Hawaii Civil Information Sheet (Form 2-A)

STATE OF HAWAII — CIRCUIT COURT

CIVIL INFORMATION SHEET (FORM 2-A)

Official Form Reference: Hawaii Circuit Court Form 2-A — Civil Information Sheet
Authority: RCCH Rule 3.1; HRCP Rule 3; HRS § 607-5

SECTION 1: COURT DESIGNATION

State of Hawaii

Circuit Court of the: ☐ First Circuit (Oahu) ☐ Second Circuit (Maui) ☐ Third Circuit (Hawaii Island) ☐ Fifth Circuit (Kauai)

Court Address: [________________________________]

Civil No.: [________________________________] (Assigned by Clerk)

SECTION 2: CASE CAPTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _________ CIRCUIT
STATE OF HAWAII

________________________________________,
                    Plaintiff(s),

        vs.                                         Civil No. _______________

________________________________________,
                    Defendant(s).

CIVIL INFORMATION SHEET (Form 2-A)

SECTION 3: PARTY INFORMATION

Plaintiff(s)

If plaintiff is a government agency, state full agency name: [________________________________]

Additional Plaintiff(s): ☐ See attached list (Total number of plaintiffs: [____])

Defendant(s)

If defendant is a government agency, state full agency name: [________________________________]

Additional Defendant(s): ☐ See attached list (Total number of defendants: [____])

SECTION 4: ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Filing Attorney

☐ Self-Represented (Pro Se) Party

SECTION 5: NATURE OF SUIT

Select the primary nature of suit. Check only one category. Per RCCH Rule 3.1, a civil information sheet must accompany each civil complaint filed in circuit court.

A. Tort — Motor Vehicle

• ☐ Motor Vehicle Tort (personal injury)
• ☐ Motor Vehicle Tort (property damage only)
• ☐ Motor Vehicle Tort (wrongful death)

B. Tort — Other

• ☐ Assault and Battery
• ☐ Premises Liability / Slip and Fall
• ☐ Other Negligence / Personal Injury
• ☐ Wrongful Death (non-motor vehicle)
• ☐ Defamation / Libel / Slander
• ☐ Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
• ☐ Other Non-Vehicle Tort: [________________________________]

C. Products Liability

• ☐ Products Liability — Personal Injury
• ☐ Products Liability — Property Damage

D. Professional Liability

• ☐ Medical Malpractice (HRS § 671-11 et seq.; requires MCCP process)
• ☐ Legal Malpractice
• ☐ Other Professional Malpractice

E. Construction

• ☐ Construction Defects (HRS § 672E)
• ☐ Construction Lien / Mechanic's Lien (HRS § 507-41 et seq.)

F. Contract

• ☐ Commercial / Business Contract
• ☐ Consumer Contract / Debt Collection
• ☐ Insurance Contract / Coverage Dispute
• ☐ Lease Agreement Dispute
• ☐ Other Contract: [________________________________]

G. Real Property

• ☐ Foreclosure — Judicial (HRS § 667-1.5)
• ☐ Agreement of Sale Foreclosure
• ☐ Quiet Title (HRS § 669-1)
• ☐ Ejectment / Adverse Possession
• ☐ Boundary / Easement Dispute
• ☐ Condemnation / Eminent Domain (HRS § 101-1 et seq.)
• ☐ Partition

H. Administrative / Government

• ☐ Agency Appeal (HRS § 91-14)
• ☐ Tax Appeal
• ☐ Other Administrative Review

I. Equity / Declaratory

• ☐ Declaratory Judgment (HRS § 632-1)
• ☐ Injunctive Relief
• ☐ Specific Performance
• ☐ Other Equity

J. Specialty Civil

• ☐ Asbestos Litigation
• ☐ Environmental Court (HRS § 604A)
• ☐ Consumer Debt Collection
• ☐ Trust Litigation
• ☐ Other Civil Action: [________________________________]

SECTION 6: ORIGIN OF CASE

☐ Original Proceeding
☐ Transfer from District Court
☐ Transfer from Another Circuit Court
☐ Remand from Appellate Court
☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 7: DEMAND / RELIEF SOUGHT

Monetary Relief:
☐ Under $50,000
☐ $50,000 to $99,999
☐ $100,000 to $499,999
☐ $500,000 to $999,999
☐ $1,000,000 or more
☐ Unspecified monetary damages

Specific amount claimed (if applicable): $[________________________________]

Non-Monetary Relief:
☐ Injunctive relief
☐ Declaratory relief
☐ Specific performance
☐ Other equitable relief: [________________________________]

SECTION 8: JURY DEMAND

Per HRCP Rule 38, any party may demand a trial by jury by serving a written demand no later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to the issue.

☐ Jury trial demanded
☐ Jury trial not demanded (bench trial)

SECTION 9: CLASS ACTION

Per HRCP Rule 23:

☐ Yes — This case is filed as a class action
☐ No — This case is not a class action

If yes, estimated class size: [________________________________]

SECTION 10: COURT ANNEXED ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CAAP)

Per HRS § 601-20 and RCCH Rule 12.2, the Court Annexed Arbitration Program applies to certain civil cases. Cases involving claims for money damages of $150,000 or less (exclusive of interest and costs) are generally subject to mandatory arbitration.

☐ This case is subject to the Court Annexed Arbitration Program
☐ Request to exempt from arbitration

If requesting exemption, state basis: [________________________________]

• ☐ Claims exceed arbitration jurisdiction ($150,000)
• ☐ Case involves primarily equitable / non-monetary relief
• ☐ Case involves constitutional issues
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 11: RELATED CASES

Are there any related pending or previously filed cases?

☐ No
☐ Yes — Provide details below:

SECTION 12: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Medical Claim Conciliation Panel (MCCP)

☐ This case involves medical malpractice and has completed the MCCP process per HRS § 671-11 et seq.
☐ MCCP case number: [________________________________]

B. Emergency / Temporary Restraining Order

☐ Emergency TRO / Preliminary Injunction sought (HRCP Rule 65)

C. Accessibility / Accommodations

☐ Interpreter needed — Language: [________________________________]
☐ ADA accommodation needed — Describe: [________________________________]

ADA Notice: If you require an accommodation for a disability when participating in a court program, service, or activity, contact the appropriate ADA Coordinator at least 10 working days before your proceeding:

• Oahu (First Circuit): (808) 539-4400
• Maui (Second Circuit): (808) 244-2800
• Hawaii Island (Third Circuit): (808) 961-7437
• Kauai (Fifth Circuit): (808) 482-2347
• TTY Relay Services: 711

SECTION 13: FILING FEE INFORMATION

Per HRS § 607-5 and the Hawaii Judiciary Filing Fee Schedule:

Note: No filing fees are charged if the attorney is court-appointed, the filing party is a State of Hawaii governmental agency, or the party has been granted in forma pauperis status.

Payment method: ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Credit Card ☐ JEFS E-Filing ☐ Fee waiver granted

SECTION 14: JEFS E-FILING CERTIFICATION

The Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System (JEFS) is the mandatory e-filing system for Hawaii Circuit Courts.

☐ This filing is being submitted electronically through JEFS
☐ This filing is exempt from electronic filing — Basis: [________________________________]

• ☐ Self-represented litigant without JEFS access
• ☐ Emergency filing
• ☐ Other exemption: [________________________________]

SECTION 15: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that:

1. The information provided in this Civil Information Sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
2. This civil information sheet and the information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other documents as required by law, except as provided by the rules of court (RCCH Rule 3.1).
3. I have complied with all applicable pre-filing requirements, including:
   - ☐ MCCP process (HRS § 671-11 et seq.) for medical malpractice, if applicable
   - ☐ Construction dispute notice requirements (HRS § 672E), if applicable
   - ☐ Other pre-filing requirements: [________________________________]
4. The filing fee has been paid or a fee waiver has been granted.

SECTION 16: SIGNATURE

Date: [__/__/____]

____________________________________________
Signature

Printed Name: [________________________________]
Hawaii Bar Number: [________________________________]
(or "Self-Represented Litigant")

Attorney for: ☐ Plaintiff(s) ☐ Defendant(s)

Address: [________________________________]
         [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Circuit Court Jurisdiction: Hawaii Circuit Courts have general jurisdiction over civil matters. Per HRS § 601-17, the district courts have exclusive original jurisdiction for civil actions where the amount at issue does not exceed $40,000 (with certain exceptions). Cases exceeding this threshold are filed in circuit court.

JEFS E-Filing: Hawaii Circuit Courts use the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System (JEFS) for mandatory electronic filing. Attorneys must register for JEFS access. Self-represented parties may file paper documents.

Service of Process: Under HRCP Rule 4, the summons and complaint must be served within 120 days after the filing of the complaint. Service may be made by any person who is not a party and is at least 18 years old.

Court Annexed Arbitration: Under HRS § 601-20 and RCCH Rule 12.2, certain civil cases involving monetary claims of $150,000 or less are subject to mandatory arbitration. Parties may request exemption for good cause.

Medical Malpractice: Per HRS § 671-11 et seq., all medical malpractice claims must first be submitted to the Medical Claim Conciliation Panel (MCCP) before filing suit, unless the statute of limitations would expire.

Sources and References

• Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP): https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hrcp_ada.pdf
• Rules of the Circuit Courts of the State of Hawaii (RCCH): https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rcch.htm
• Form 2-A (Civil Information Sheet): https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1CP/1CP167.pdf
• Hawaii Circuit Court Filing Fees: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Civil-Filing-Fees.pdf
• Hawaii Revised Statutes § 607-5 (Court Fees): https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0607/HRS_0607-0005.htm
• Circuit Court Forms (Oahu): https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms/oahu/circuit_court_forms
• Hawaii Judiciary Court Forms: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms/court_forms
• JEFS E-Filing System: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/efiling