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.
________________________________________ Senator Brian Kanno Chair |