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Haw. R. Penal P. 12.2
TRIAL SETTING UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
(a) Motion for firm trial setting. Upon written motion of a party, the court may set a firm trial when (1) a complaining or a material witness is a person with special needs, (2) a witness is from out-of-state, (3) a large number of potential jurors are needed, (4) a defendant is in pretrial custody, or (5) other special circumstances exist.
(b) Motion for advancement or continuance of trial. When ruling upon a motion for advancement or continuance of a trial under this Rule 12.2, the court shall consider the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) a defendant's rights to a speedy and fair trial, effective assistance of counsel, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and other rights guaranteed by the constitutions of the State of Hawaiʻi and the United States;
(2) any substantial adverse impact the time of trial may have on the witness.
(c) Application of term. For purposes of this rule, a person with special needs includes, but is not limited to, a child under the age of fourteen.
(Added May 18, 1995, effective June 1, 1995.)
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- 2026-10-02
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