THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Tuesday, March 12, 2002

TIME:

9:15 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

 

HB 2305

HD1

(HSCR442-02)

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.

Decreases time in which to contest an informally probated will from the later of 12 months from the probate or 3 years from the death to 90 days after receiving notice of proceeding, 12 months from the date it was admitted to probate, or 30 days after an order approving the settlement, whichever is shorter. (HB2305 HD1)

companion: SB 2629

JDC

HB 2306

HD2

(HSCR477-02)

RELATING TO JUDICIARY RECORDS.

Allows supreme court to determine whether to create, accept, retain case, fiscal, and administrative records in electronic form and to convert written case, fiscal, and administrative records to electronic records. (HB2306 HD2)

companion: SB 2627

JDC

HB 2310

(HSCR261-02)

RELATING TO VENUE.

Removes exception for venue where party can not be served.

companion: SB 2630

JDC

HB 2311

HD2

(HSCR466-02)

RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Increases circuit judges in 2nd and 3rd circuit from 3 to 4 judges. (HB2311 HD2)

companion: SB 2634

JDC, WAM

HB 2317

(HSCR262-02)

RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS.

Adds unlawful imprisonment in the second degree and interference with reporting an emergency or crime as violations over which family court has concurrent jurisdiction with district court.

companion: SB 2650

JDC

HB 2318

(HSCR263-02)

RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF BAIL OR BONDS.

Includes personal service as notice to principals that have forfeited bail or bond in criminal court.

companion: SB 2651

JDC

HB 2437

(HSCR264-02)

RELATING TO FOREIGN PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Provides for good faith immunity for law enforcement officers who enforce a foreign protective order that appears to be authentic.

companion: SB 2695

JDC

HB 2427

HD1

(HSCR418-02)

RELATING TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES.

Adds a provision in chapter 657 (statutes of limitations) that would toll the statute of limitations for victims of crimes of violence, sex crimes, and certain other crimes, until the perpetrator of those crimes is released from the jurisdiction of the court (released from prison, parole, or probation). Adds a provision to the Hawaii Victim's Bill of Rights that complements the new provision in chapter 657. (HB2427 HD1)

companion: SB 2685

JDC

HB 2563

HD1

(HSCR514-02)

RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF CRIME VICTIMS.

Allows for the award of medical expenses in excess of $10,000.

companion: SB 2821

JDC, WAM

HB 2438

HD1

(HSCR446-02)

RELATING TO IDENTITY.

Provides criminal penalties for those who steal the identity of another, and for those who obtain identity documents under false pretenses. (HB2438 HD1)

companion: SB 2696

JDC

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 copies, 3 hole-punched, of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 202, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6830.

 

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Senator Brian Kanno

Chair