Haw. 1st Cir. Order: operationalorder1regarding summarypossessionandEjectmentdistrictcour-firstcircuit

SP. No. 1DSD-20-0000005

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT

STATE OF HAWAI`I

)In the Matter of the ) OPERATIONAL ORDER #1

DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST

CIRCUIT’S ADDITIONAL RESPONSE TO

THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

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REGARDING SUMMARY

POSSESSION AND EJECTMENT

CASES FILED WITH THE DISTRICT

COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT;

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OPERATIONAL ORDER #1 REGARDING SUMMARY POSSESSION

AND EJECTMENT CASES FILED WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT

This matter comes before the Court in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

and the expiration of Act 57, Session Laws of Hawai`i 2021, on August 6, 2022.

To continue to protect the health and safety of First Circuit District Court

employees and all court participants, and pursuant to the Orders of Chief Justice Mark E.

Recktenwald filed in SCMF No. 20-0000152, In re the Judiciary’s Response to the COVID-19

Outbreak; the Orders of Chief Judge R. Mark Browning filed in SP No. 1CSP-20-0000082, In re

the Circuit Court of the First Circuit’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak; and with authority

as Deputy Chief Judge of the District Court of the First Circuit, State of Hawai`i, the Court

hereby orders as follows:

1. Effective date of this order. The Fourth Amended Emergency Order

Regarding Summary Possession and Ejectment Cases filed with the District Court of the First

RG-AC-508 ( 8/22 WF

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Electronically Filed

FIRST CIRCUIT

1DSD-20-0000005

26-JUL-2022

04:27 PM

Dkt. 44 ORD

Circuit shall remain in effect through August 6, 2022. The Fifth Amended Emergency Order

Regarding Summary Possession and Ejectment Cases filed with the District Court of the First

Circuit shall take effect on August 7, 2022.

2. Mediation encouraged. Parties in all landlord-tenant disputes are

encouraged to mediate their disputes before initiating court action. Free mediation services are

currently available in all District Courts through the Mediation Center of the Pacific, Inc.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: (808) 521-6767

Cost: Free

Online, telephone, video-conference and in-person mediation sessions are available.

3. Legal advice for self-represented litigants available through the Honolulu

Access to Justice Room. Self-represented litigants (i.e., people without attorneys) seeking legal

advice in landlord-tenant and other civil matters in District Court may request telephonic

assistance through the Honolulu Access to Justice Room.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Telephone number: (808) 909-2847

Cost: Free

The Honolulu District Court Service Center will refer calls to the Honolulu Access to Justice

Room. In-person appointments at the Honolulu Access to Justice Room are not currently

available. Information about the Access to Justice Room is available at:

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/access_to_justice_rooms_self_help_centers

4. Filing of summary possession and ejectment cases on or after August 7,

2022.

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a. Complaints. Beginning on August 7, 2022, the form attached

hereto as Exhibit 1 (Form #1DC08, Complaint (Assumpsit, Summary Possession/Landlord-Tenant, Damages)) may be used in all summary possession and ejectment cases.

b. Summons. Beginning on August 7, 2022, parties filing complaints

for summary possession or ejectment in the District Court of the First Circuit shall use the

Summons attached hereto as Exhibit 2.

c. Legal Resource Sheet. Legal Documents Branch, Section 2 shall

affix a resource sheet regarding legal services and other resources available to landlords and

tenants to the Summons. The current resource sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. The

resource sheet is subject to change.

d. Written answers or general denials in lieu of remote and/or in-court appearances in possession and ejectment cases. Defendants in summary possession and

ejectment cases may file written answers or general denials in lieu of in-person appearances at

returnable hearings. Written answers or general denials must be served on all parties and filed

within the time periods set forth in the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendants who

file written answers or general denials are responsible for checking eCourt Kokua for all future

court dates, including pretrial and status conferences.

5. Court dates for summary possession and ejectment cases filed on or after

August 7, 2022.

a. Returnable hearings. The initial court date in summary possession

and ejectment cases is called a returnable. Unless a written answer or general denial is filed,

Plaintiffs and Defendants in summary possession and ejectment cases must appear at returnable

hearings. If a Plaintiff fails to appear, the complaint may be dismissed. If a Defendant fails to

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appear, a default may be entered. Beginning on August 7, 2022, returnable hearings for

summary possession and ejectment cases filed on or after August 7, 2022, will be scheduled on

the following days of the week:

Cases filed in the Wahiawā Division: Wednesdays1

Cases filed in the `Ewa Division: Thursdays

Cases filed in the Honolulu Division: Fridays

Cases filed in the Kāne`ohe Division: Fridays

Cases filed in the Wai`anae Division: Tuesdays2

c. Remote appearances encouraged for returnable hearings.

Returnable hearings will be conducted remotely by Zoom and in-person. Parties are encouraged

to appear remotely via Zoom. If a party is unable to appear via Zoom, the party may appear in-person.

d. Pretrial conferences. Summary possession and ejectment cases

that are not resolved at returnable hearings may be set for pretrial conferences. Pretrial

conferences will be conducted remotely by Zoom and in-person. Parties are encouraged to

appear remotely via Zoom. If a party is unable to appear via Zoom, the party may appear in-person.

e. Rescheduling of summary possession cases in the Wahiawā Division and

Wai`anae Division. Any summary possession case in the Wahiawā Division currently scheduled

for a Monday hearing on or after August 22, 2022, will be rescheduled for a Wednesday hearing.

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Beginning on August 7, 2022, returnables will no longer be scheduled on Mondays at the

Wahiawā District Court.

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Beginning on August 7, 2022, returnables will no longer be scheduled on Fridays at the

Wai`anae District Court.

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Any summary possession case in the Wai`anae Division currently scheduled for a Friday hearing

on or after August 26, 2022, will be rescheduled for a Tuesday hearing.

6. Information about remote Zoom hearings.

a. Instructions. Instructions on “How to Join a Court Remote

Hearing Using Zoom” are available at:

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Log-Onto-

Zoom-Guide5-28-2020_final.pdf

A copy of these instructions are attached as Exhibit 4. Additional information is also available

on the Judiciary’s website at:

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/remote-court-hearings-via-zoom-or-webex

b. Zoom ID numbers. The current Zoom meeting IDs for the civil

District Court courtrooms are:

`Ewa A: 779 575 4192

`Ewa B: 492 363 9717

Kāne`ohe Summary Possession and Ejectment Cases: 596 725 0378

Kāne`ohe Traffic, Criminal, Small Claims, and Regular Claims Cases:

928 747 9610

Honolulu Courtroom 10A: 936 4644 0201

Honolulu Courtroom 10B: 669 372 3318

Wahiawā: 357 427 7279

Wai`anae: 483 947 9811

These meeting numbers are subject to change. Remote court hearings are open to the public.

Parties, attorneys, and members of the public are advised to dress and behave appropriately.

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c. Laptop Access Station at the Hawai`i Supreme Court Law Library

(Pilot Program). The Hawai`i Supreme Court Law Library (SCLL) launched a laptop access

station to expand access to technology for District Court litigants with remote hearings in District

Court. The laptop access station is available by appointment only. Litigants may call or e-mail

SCLL to schedule an appointment.

Telephone: 808-539-4964

Email: lawlibrary@courts.hawaii.gov

Appointment times: Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to noon, and

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All participants must abide by COVID-19 building safety rules.

The public can also connect to library staff via the SCLL virtual reference desk

optimized for mobile devices at:

https://histatelawlibrary.com/home/virtual-reference-desk/

Additional information about the pilot project is attached in Exhibit 5. The pilot project is

subject to change by the SCLL.

7. Court service hours. General court services in civil cases are available

through the Legal Documents Branch on the third floor of the Honolulu District Court. They are

open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

8. Entry Into Judiciary Facilities. Entry into First Circuit Judiciary facilities

is governed by the orders issued in 1CSP-20-00000082, In the Matter of the District Court of the

First Circuit’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. District Court Operational Order #1

Regarding Operations in the District Court of the First Circuit (filed March 21, 2022), provides,

in pertinent part:

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Entry into First Circuit Judiciary facilities in which District

Court proceedings or operations take place shall be governed by

the provisions of General Order #1 Regarding All Trial Courts of

the First Circuit of the State of Hawai‘i, filed under SP. No. 1CSP-

20-0000082, In the Matter of the Circuit Court of the First

Circuit’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. As set forth in

General Order #1, no one shall enter Judiciary facilities in the First

Circuit if they: (i) have a fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath

or difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of respiratory illness or

of COVID-19 as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (“CDC”), except where the Department of Health

(“DOH”) has advised that quarantine is not necessary; (ii) have

tested positive for COVID-19 and have not been cleared to end

isolation by their healthcare provider or DOH’s general isolation

and quarantine policy, in absence of any specific guidance

provided by the DOH; (iii) have had close contact with a person

who has or is suspected to have COVID-19, except where (a) the

individual is boosted and remains asymptomatic; or (b) the

individual is fully vaccinated within six months of entry (or within

two months of entry if the individual received the Johnson &

Johnson vaccine) and remains asymptomatic; or (c) the individual,

who is neither boosted nor fully vaccinated, is beyond five days

since exposure and remains asymptomatic.

Furthermore, all individuals (including employees) at

Kauikeaouli Hale (Honolulu District Court), the ‘Ewa District

Court, the Kāne‘ohe District Court, the Wahiawā District Court,

and the Wai‘anae District Court (collectively, “District Court

Facilities”), shall wear cloth or disposable masks with a proper fit

over the nose and mouth as described and recommended by the

CDC (posted at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/preventgetting-sick/types-of-masks.html) from the time they

enter District Court Facilities, while moving through common

areas in each of these facilities (including, but not limited to,

hallways, stairwells, elevators, escalators, restrooms, waiting areas,

copy rooms, break rooms, conference rooms, and file areas), and in

the presence of others. Masks shall also be worn when individuals

(including employees) are at their personal workspaces (including,

but not limited to, courtroom benches, courtroom desks, offices,

cubicles, employee work stations, and employee desks), even in

situations where social distancing is observed, unless they are

separated from others by walls extending from the floor to the

ceiling.

Masks may be temporarily removed by employees when

employees are actively eating and/or drinking. Masks may also be

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removed by employees when they are isolated in a workspace and

are separated from others by walls extending from the floor to the

ceiling.

Individuals (other than employees) with breathing issues or

other medical conditions where the wearing of a mask may pose a

health or safety risk to that individual may request an exemption

from the Chief Judge, the Chief Court Administrator, or their

designees. Employees with breathing issues or other medical

conditions where the wearing of a mask may pose a health or

safety risk to that individual may request an exemption from their

respective supervisors, who shall consult with the respective Chief

Court Administrator, Deputy Chief Court Administrator, or

Department Head.

In addition to wearing masks, all individuals at District

Court Facilities shall maintain appropriate social distancing of at

least six feet (both inside and outside the courtroom), to the extent

possible.

This Order may be modified as circumstances warrant. Absent further action, this

Order shall remain in effect until further order of the Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, July 26, 2022.

/s/Melanie May

Melanie May

Deputy Chief Judge, District Court of the First

Circuit Court, State of Hawai`i

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Exhibit 1

CO M P L A I N T (AS S U M P S I T, SU M M A R Y PO S S E S S I O N/ Form #1DC08

LA N D L O R D - TE N A N T, DA M A G E S);

DE C L A R A T I O N; EX H I B I T(S); SU M M O N S

IN TH E DI S T R I C T CO U R T O F T H E FI R S T CI R C U I T

DI V I S I O N

ST A T E O F HA W A I‘I

Reserved for Court Use

Plaintiff(s)

Civil No.

Defendant(s) Filing Party/ Attorney Name, Attorney Number, Firm Name

(if applicable), Address, Telephone and Facsimile Numbers)

Premises Address:

COMPLAINT

l. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter and venue is proper.

2. Plaintiff is the landlord or the agent for the landlord of the premises.

3. The premises are located in this division of this Court.

4. Defendant rents and/or is in possession of the premises and/or is a personal guarantor under the rental agreement of the premises.

5. ❑ There is a written rental agreement for the premises. A COPY OF THE WRITTEN RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE

PREMISES (AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT) IS ATTACHED.

❑ There is no written rental agreement for the premises, only an oral agreement.

❑ There is an expired written rental agreement for the premises. A copy of the written rental agreement (AND ANY

ATTACHMENTS TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT) IS ATTACHED.

❑ Defendant is a month-to-month tenant.

6. Defendant has broken the rental agreement because:

❑ Unpaid rent $

❑ Other

7. Written notice was given to Defendant on (date), 20 to correct this situation as

follows: ❑ 5-day non-payment ❑ 10-day non-monetary default ❑ 45-day termination of month-to-month tenancy or

❑ as specifed in the rental agreement or statute(s). A COPY OF THE WRITTEN NOTICE IS ATTACHED.

8. Despite the notice, Defendant has failed to correct this situation and still is in possession of the premises.

RG(01/11)

I certify that this is a full, true, and correct

copy of the original on fle in this offce.

Clerk, District Court of the above Circuit, State of Hawai‘i

RG-AC-508 (10/19) COMPASP 1D-P-788

COMPLAINT (continued)

9. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 may apply to a Defendant who is classifed active duty as defned in the Act.

Please check all that apply.

❑ To the best of my knowledge, the Defendant is not an active duty member of the Military.

❑ The following Defendant is an active duty member of the Military. Name: .

❑ I am unable to determine whether the Defendant is an active duty member of the Military. Please attach separate sheet indicating

what attempt was made to determine Defendant’s military status.

10. As of (date): Defendant(s) owed Plaintiff(s) $ for:

❑ Rent itemized as follows:

❑ Other:

Plaintiff is asking the Court for the following:

A. A judgment giving Plaintiff possession of the premises.

B. A Writ of Possession directing the Sheriff or Police Offcer to:

1. Remove the Defendant from the premises and all persons possessing the premises through Defendant;

2. Remove from the premises all personal belongings of the Defendant and of any other person; and

3. Put Plaintiff in possession of the premises.

C. Judgment against the Defendant for $

In addition, the Court may award any rent and other charges owed under the rental agreement, additional damages, court costs,

interest, and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Signature of Plaintiff/Attorney:

Date: Print/Type Name:

DECLARATION

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT WHAT IS STATED IN THE COMPLAINT IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Signature of Declarant:

Date: Print/Type Name:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable State and Federal laws, if you require an accommodation for your

disability when working with a court program, service, or activity please contact the District Court Administration Offce at PHONE NO. 538-5121,

FAX 538-5233, or TTY 539-4853 at least (10) working days before your proceeding, hearing, or appointment date.

COMPASP 1D-P-788

Exhibit 2

SUMMONS Form #1DC50

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT

______________________________ DIVISION

STATE OF HAWAI‘I

Plaintiff

Reserved for Court Use

Civil No.

Defendant Filing Party/Attorney Name, Attorney Number, Firm Name (if

applicable), Address, and Telephone Number

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I:

TO: The Director of Public Safety of the State of Hawai‘i, the Director’s deputy, or any police officer or other person

authorized by the laws of the State of Hawai‘i:

This Summons shall not be personally delivered between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on premises not open to the public,

unless a Judge permits, in writing on this Summons, personal delivery during those hours.

TO THE DEFENDANT:

You are required to file a written answer or appear before the District Judge of this Court, in the Judge’s Courtroom, on the

day and at the time designated by the checked box on page 2. If the Defendant is a corporation or limited liability company,

Hawai‘i law requires it to be represented by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Hawai‘i.

IF YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY FAIL TO ATTEND THE COURT HEARING AT THE TIME AND PLACE

DESIGNATED OR FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER A DEFAULT JUDGMENT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU

FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.

Date: Clerk

SEE PAGE 2

RG-AC-508 (7/22) WF

(Rev.07/26/2022) Page 1 of 2 Form#1DC50

COURT ADDRESSES AND RETURNABLE DAYS:

YOU MUST CHECK IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR COURT HEARING

□ Honolulu Division, 1111 Alakea Street, Tenth (10th) floor Courtroom 10A or 10B, Honolulu, Hawai‘i

□ at 8:30 a.m. □ 1:30p.m. on Friday, _____________________ for summary possession. If the Defendant is served

with the complaint within five business days of the date listed above, the parties shall appear on the Friday after the date

listed above. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 936-4644-0201 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ at 1:30 p.m. on the second Monday following date of service, and should that Monday be a legal holiday then on

the next business day. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 669-372-3318 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ ‘Ewa Division, 870 Fourth Street, Pearl City, Hawai‘i

□ at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, ________________ for summary possession. If the Defendant is served with the complaint

within five business days of the date listed above, the parties shall appear on the Thursday after the date listed above. For

remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 492-363-9717 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ at 9:00 a.m. on the second Thursday following date of service, and should that Thursday be a legal holiday then on the

next Thursday. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 779-575-4192 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ Ko‘olaupoko OR Ko‘olauloa Division, 45-939 Po‘okela Street, Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i

□ at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, _________________ for summary possession. If the Defendant is served with the complaint

within five business days of the date listed above, the parties shall appear on the Friday after the date listed above. For remote

appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 576-725-0378 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ at 9:00 a.m. on the second Friday following date of service, and should that Friday be a legal holiday then on the next

Friday. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 928-747-9610 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ Wahiawā OR Waialua Division, 1034 Kilani Avenue, Wahiawā, Hawai‘i

□ at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, _____________________ for summary possession. If the Defendant is served with the

complaint within five business days of the date listed above, the parties shall appear on the Wednesday after the date listed

above. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 357-427-7279 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ at 9:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday following date of service, and should that Wednesday be a legal holiday then on

the next Wednesday. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 357-427-7279 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ Wai‘anae Division, 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawai‘i

□ at 9:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday following date of service, and should that Tuesday be a legal holiday then on the

next Tuesday. For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 483-947-9811 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

□ at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, _____________________ for summary possession. If the Defendant is served with the

complaint within five business days of the date listed above, the parties shall appear on the Tuesday after the date listed above.

For remote appearance go to www.zoom.us Meeting ID 483-947-9811 or call 1 (888) 788-0099.

Mailing address for the Courts: 1111 Alakea Street, Legal Documents Branch, Third (3rd) floor, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state and federal laws, if you require an

accommodation for a disability when working with a court program, service, or activity, please contact the District Court

Administration Office at PHONE NO. 538-5121, FAX 538-5233, or TTY 539-4853 at least ten (10) working days before

your proceeding, hearing, or appointment date. For Civil related matters, please call 538-5629 or visit the District Court

at 1111 Alakea Street, Legal Documents Branch - Third (3rd) Floor.

(Rev.07/26/2022) Page 2 of 2 Form#1DC50

Exhibit 3

FREE LEGAL RESOURCES ON OAHU (UPDATED JULY 25, 2022)

You can receive free legal information or advice from:

Access to Justice Room. Unrepresented people involved in civil lawsuits in District Court can

receive legal advice from pro bono attorneys through the Honolulu Access to Justice Room.

Services are currently being provided via telephone.

Telephone: (808) 538-5629

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - I :00 pm

Hawai'i State Bar Association Legal Line. This free service is provided by the Young Lawyers

Division of the HSBA.

Telephone: (808) 53 7-1868

Hours: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Free legal advice and possible legal representation may be available through:

Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i:

Telephone: 1-800-499-4302 or 808-536-4302

Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and I :00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

On-line intake and legal information: www.legalaidhawaii.org

Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i:

Telephone: 808-528-7046

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

On-line Pre-Screen Intake Application: www.vlsh.org

On-line services are also available through www.hawaii.freelegalanswers.org

Mediation can help people resolve their disputes. The Mediation Center of the Pacific is available at no

cost for landlord-tenant (summary possession) and small claims lawsuits. They have trained mediators to

assist you in resolving your lawsuit.

To schedule a mediation for a landlord-tenant or small claims case: 2 options

(I) Call 808-521-6767, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or

(2) Submit a request online at www.mediatehawaii.org/contact

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for joining a Court Remote Hearing via Zoom. Use one of the

three options below: 1) Use the Zoom App; 2) Use your web browser; or 3) Call-in.

Please have the meeting information and your telephone with you at all times during the meeting. In the

case of a technical difficulty or disconnection, promptly call in to the meeting using your telephone and

the call-in number. See option #3 for call in instructions.

OPTION 1 – Download the Zoom Application on your device

Download the Zoom App at least one day before your scheduled hearing date. This will enable you to test

out your device and equipment.

1. Download the Zoom App on your smart

device.

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download using this link:

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You may use any browser: Use any of the following web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari,

Internet Explorer 10 or higher.

1. Go to www.Zoom.us

2. Click JOIN MEETING

3. Enter the MEETING ID number provided by

the court.

4. Click JOIN.

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prompt for you to choose your audio will

appear.

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numbers provided.

10. When prompted, enter the MEETING ID

followed by the # sign.

11. When prompted, enter the PARTICIPANT ID

followed by the # sign.

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OPTION 3 – Join by phone

You may join a court remote hearing if you do not have access to a computer, laptop or mobile device or

internet. You may call in using a land line phone or a cell phone.

1. Dial the phone number provided by the court

in your hearing notice.

2. Key in the MEETING ID provided by the

court. This is a 10 digit number. Press the #

key.

3. You will be prompted to enter your

Participant ID number. If you do not have

one, press the # key.

4. Please identify yourself by name when

prompted by court staff. This will help

court staff check you in for the hearing.

5. To mute yourself press *6 on your key pad.

6. To get the court’s attention during the

hearing, press *9 on your key pad. This will

be seen as a raised hand on the Zoom web

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Exhibit 5

Laptop Access Station

at the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library

Don't have access to a laptop or mobile device to participate in your District Court

hearing by Zoom? Don't worry! The Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library has set up a

laptop computer station for you to use at no charge. Currently this is a pilot program,

which was established to help as many as possible participate in their court hearings in

a safe manner.

Please call 539-4964 or email lawlibrary@courts.hawaii.gov during regular business

hours to make an appointment to use the laptop station. Or you can contact the Law

Library's virtual reference desk. Appointments times are 8:15 a.m. to noon.

Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library

Aliiolani Hale

417 South King St.

Honolulu, HI 96813

Masks that cover your mouth and nose are required in the building. No bandanas or

gaiters permitted. You will be asked to answer health screening questions and take your

temperature before entering the building.

We are limiting the number of people in the Law Library to enable social distancing and

protect everyone's health, however, if you need assistance from a friend or family

member, you may bring one other person to sit with you during the hearing.

■ RG-AC-508 (12/2020) RL