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Civil Rules (88)
1.1 Title
1.2 Effective Date; Transitional Provision
1.3 Scope of the Rules; Construction
1.4 Definitions
3.1 Complaints
4.1 Service of Process
5.1 Depositions: Transcripts or Recordings
5.2 Sealing of Information Filed with the Court
5.3 Electronic Filing
5.4 Electronic Service
5.5 (2) Alternatively, or in addition, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ.
5.6 Proof of Service
6.1 Computation of Time
6.2 Extending or Shortening Time
7.1 Motions: Notice, Hearing, Motion, and Supporting
7.2 Motions: Briefing Schedule
7.3 Motions: First Page
7.4 (b) and (e)
7.5 Motions: Affidavits, Declarations, Citations
7.6 Supplemental Authorities
7.7 Motions: Counter Motions, Joinders
7.9 Telephone Appearances
7.10 Ex Parte Applications
10.1 Applicability of Rule on the Form of Documents: Effect of
10.2 (3) If a self-represented litigant presents a document or item for
10.3 Mandatory Chambers Copies
10.4 Amended Pleadings
10.5 Form of Stipulations
11.1 Sanctions and Penalties for Non-Compliance with the Local
12.1 Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 Motions
16 scheduling conferences are not held in pro se prisoner actions. The
16.1 Parties’ Duty of Diligence
16.2 Scheduling Conference
16.3 Scheduling Conference Order
16.4 Pretrial Conference
16.5 Settlement Conferences
16.6 Motions in Limine
16.7 Status Conferences
17.1 Actions Involving Minors or Incompetents
26.1 Conference of Parties
26.2 Written Responses to Discovery Requests
37.1 (c), unless counsel have previously conferred, either in person or by
40.1 Assignment of Civil Cases
40.2 Assignment of Similar Cases: Notice of Related Case
40.3 Motions to Continue Trial
41.1 Voluntary Dismissal
47.1 Research on Jurors or Prospective Jurors
47.2 Jury Cost Assessment
51.1 Jury Instructions
52.1 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
54.1 Taxation of Costs
54.2 Motions for Attorney’s Fees and Related Nontaxable
56 explains how to oppose a motion for summary judgment
56.1 Motions for Summary Judgment
58.1 Entry of Judgments and Orders
58.2 Settlement of Judgments; Orders by the Court
60.1 Motions for Reconsideration
65.1 When a Bond or Security Is Required
65.2 Qualifications of Surety
66.1 Receivers
73.1 Magistrate Judges: Authority
74.1 Magistrate Judges: Objections to Non-Dispositive Orders
74.2 Magistrate Judges: Appeals from Other Orders of a
77.1 Sessions of the Court
77.2 Clerk’s Office: Location and Hours
77.3 Ninth Circuit Court Library: Operation and Use
79.1 Custody and Disposition of Files and Exhibits
79.2 Search Warrants, Orders on Pen Registers, Orders on Trap
81.1 Self-Represented Litigants
83.1 to practice before this court, may enter an appearance for a party, sign
83.2 Attorneys: Practice in this Court
83.3 Attorneys: Standard of Professional Conduct
83.4 Attorneys: Discipline
83.5 Attorneys: Appearances, Substitutions, and Withdrawal of
84.1 (b)(2) shall be automatically revoked
88.1 Mediation
99.1 Prisoner Actions
99.2 Court Forms
99.3 Habeas Proceedings
99.12 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
99.16.1 Hearings and Status Conferences
99.56.2 Required Notice: Motions for Summary Judgment in Pro
1001.1 Scope of Rules
1070.1 (e) Authorization for Bankruptcy Court to Make Local
8005.1 Processing of Bankruptcy Appeals
8007.1 Completion of Record – Bankruptcy Appeal
8007.2 Transmission of Record – Bankruptcy Appeal to District
8009.1 Requirement for Appendix to Bankruptcy Appellate Brief
Criminal Rules (31)
5.1 Arrest by Federal Agencies and Others
12.1 Hearings on Non-Discovery Pretrial Motions
12.2 Memoranda in Support of or in Opposition to
12.3 Local Civil and Magistrate Rules Applicable to
12.4 Proceedings Under Advisement by the Court
16.1 Standing Order for Routine Discovery in Criminal
17.1.1 Pretrial Agenda
17.1.2 Pretrial Orders
30.1 Jury Instructions
32.1 Sentencing Procedure
35.1 Responses to Motions for Reduction of Sentence
44.1 Right to and Appointment of Counsel
44.2 CJA Voucher Reduction
46.1 Appearance Bond
46.2 Posting Security
46.3 Types of Bonds in Criminal Cases
46.4 Filings Relating to Release or Pretrial Detention
56.1 The District Court Always in Session
57.1 Duties of Magistrate Judges
57.2 Assignment of Criminal Cases to Magistrate Judge
57.3 Magistrate Judges; Non-Dispositive Pretrial
57.4 Magistrate Judges; Dispositive Pretrial Motions
57.5 Orders Filed After the Time Provided by This Rule
57.6 Expedited Appeals from Magistrate Judge Rulings
57.7 Appeal of Detention or Release Orders
57.8 Appearance and Withdrawal of Counsel
58.1 Magistrate Judges; Disposition of Misdemeanor
58.2 Trial of Misdemeanor Offenses
58.3 Appeal from Misdemeanor Conviction by Magistrate
60.1 A reconsideration motion shall toll the time in which
65.2 (b) Property Bonds. For real property to qualify as
Electronic Filing (ECF) Procedures
Electronic Case Filing Procedures
District Forms (81)
Application to Proceed IFP by a PrisonerApplication to Proceed IFP by a Prisoner IFP Form for Prisoner Civil Action
Civil Rights Complaint by a PrisonerCivil Rights Complaint by a Prisoner Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint Form
Contract Court Interpreter Agreement BPAContract Court Interpreter Agreement BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement for Contract Court Interpreter Services (01/01/23 to
Copy Request FormCopy Request Form Photo Copy Request of more than 20 pages (Rev. 10/11)
Electronic Availability of TranscriptsElectronic Availability of Transcripts Electronic Availability of Transcripts
In Court Hourly WorksheetIn Court Hourly Worksheet Calculation sheet for in court hours
Instructions for Civil Right ComplaintInstructions for Civil Right Complaint Instruction Sheet for Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint Form
Instructions for Prisoner IFPInstructions for Prisoner IFP Instruction Sheet for Prisoner IFP Form
Interpreter Registration FormInterpreter Registration Form Registration Form for Interpreters/Translators
Interpreter Standard of Performance and Professional Responsibility - Certification.Interpreter Standard of Performance and Professional Responsibility - Certification. Performance standards for contract
Magistrate Judge Consent FormMagistrate Judge Consent Form Magistrate Judge Consent/Election Form
Other Expense WorksheetOther Expense Worksheet Other Expense Worksheet
Out of Court Hourly WorksheetOut of Court Hourly Worksheet Calculation sheet for out of court hours
Realtime DisclaimerRealtime Disclaimer Realtime Unedited Transcript Disclaimer
Sample Stipulation/OrderSample Stipulation/Order SAmple Stipulation and Order Continuing Trial Date and Excluding Time under the Speedy Trial Ac
Transcript Order FormTranscript Order Form Non Appeals, Use to order transcripts from the Court Reporters
Transcript Rate ScheduleTranscript Rate Schedule Transcript Rate Schedule
Pro Se 1Pro Se 1 Complaint for a Civil Case
Pro Se 2Pro Se 2 Complaint and Request for Injunction
HID 003 Attorneys Change of Name FormHID 003 Attorneys Change of Name Form Use to inform the court of a name change
Pro Se 3Pro Se 3 Defendant’s Answer to the Complaint
Pro Se 4Pro Se 4 Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging Breach of Contract
Pro Se 5Pro Se 5 Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging Negligence
HID 005 Rule 4 Waiver of Service NoticeHID 005 Rule 4 Waiver of Service Notice Notice of Parties regarding service pursuant to Rule 4 of Federal Rules of Civil
HID 006 Contract Court Inperpreter Svcs AgreementHID 006 Contract Court Inperpreter Svcs Agreement Blanket Purchase Agreement for Contract Court Interpreters (FY 2012)
Pro Se 6Pro Se 6 Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging that the Defendant Owes the Plaintiff a Sum of Money
Pro Se 7Pro Se 7 Complaint for Employment Discrimination
HID 007-007a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Declaration of Counsel PackageHID 007-007a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Declaration of Counsel Package Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice (HID 007) an
HID 008 Public Voucher (In-Court Services)HID 008 Public Voucher (In-Court Services) HID 008 Public Voucher for Purchases and Services other than Personal. Use to
Pro Se 8Pro Se 8 Complaint for Violations of Fair Labor Standards
Pro Se 9Pro Se 9 Complaint for Specific Performance or Damages Based on a Contract to Convey Real Property
W-9 Request for Taxpayer's Identification Number and Certification.W-9 Request for Taxpayer's Identification Number and Certification. Request for TIN and Certification Form W-9
W-9 Request for Taxpayer's Identification Number and Certification.W-9 Request for Taxpayer's Identification Number and Certification. Use to report Vendor Taxpayer's Identification Numbe
HID 010 Transcript Designation and Ordering FormHID 010 Transcript Designation and Ordering Form Appeals, Use to order transcripts for appeals cases
Pro Se 10Pro Se 10 Complaint for the Conversion of Property
HID 011 Request for Media BloggingHID 011 Request for Media Blogging Form for Media to request Media Blogging
Pro Se 11Pro Se 11 Third Party Complaint
Pro Se 12Pro Se 12 Complaint for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief
Pro Se 13Pro Se 13 Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision
Pro Se 14Pro Se 14 Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Prisoner)
Pro Se 15Pro Se 15 Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Non-Prisoner)
HID 025HID 025 Statement of Redaction(s)
HID 025HID 025 Statement of Redaction(s), fillable pdf
HID 036HID 036 Affidavit For Juror Expenses (Required for each day of jury service)
JS 44JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet
AO 83AO 83 Summons in a Criminal Case, fillable pdf
HID 85HID 85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge
HID 85AHID 85A Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge
AO 86AAAO 86AA Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case, fillable pdf
AO 88BAO 88B Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects to Permit Inspection of Premises
HID 88HID 88 Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action
HID 88AHID 88A Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action
AO 89AO 89 Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case, fillable pdf
AO 90AO 90 Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Criminal Case, fillable pdf
NATF-91NATF-91 NARA Order form for copies of Civil Cases
NATF-92NATF-92 NARA Order form for copies of Criminal Cases
AO 98AO 98 Appearance Bond
AO 100AAO 100A Bail Information Sheet, fillable pdf <b>(Under Fed. R. Crim. P. 49.1, this form may only be filed in court if re
AO 100BAO 100B Surety Information Sheet, fillable pdf <b>(Under Fed. R. Crim. P. 49.1, this form may only be filed in court if
AO 113 Bill of CostsAO 113 Bill of Costs Local Rule 54.2 Taxation of Costs
HID 133HID 133 Bill of Costs
OCP 154OCP 154 New fee for providing copies of records in electronic form.
SF 171SF 171 For US Probation Office Applicants Only
SF 171aSF 171a For US Probation Office Applicants Only
HID 187HID 187 Exhibit and Witness List
HID 187AHID 187A Exhibit and Witness List, Continuation
AO 213 Vendor Information/CertificationAO 213 Vendor Information/Certification Use for Vendor Information/Certification.
AO 240AO 240 Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees & Affidavit
AO 240AAO 240A Order to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs
AO 241AO 241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
AO 243AO 243 Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Sentence
AO 336 Voucher for Attendance FeesAO 336 Voucher for Attendance Fees Voucher for Attendance Fees for Contract Court Reporters, fillable pdf
AO 398-399 InstructionsAO 398-399 Instructions AO 398-399 Instructions
HID 440HID 440 Summons in a Civil Case
HID 441HID 441 Third Party Summons in a Civil Case
HID 451HID 451 Certification of Judgement for Registration in Another District
HID 472 (PDF)HID 472 (PDF) Order of Detention Pending Trial, fillable pdf
HID 473HID 473 Media Application for Notices of Electronic Case Filing
OF 612OF 612 Optional Application for Federal Employment
2241 Form2241 Form 2241 Habeas Corpus Form
2241 Instructions2241 Instructions 2241 Habeas Corpus Instructions
National (AO) forms used in every district are searchable too — try “AO 440” or “subpoena to testify at a deposition” in Search.
Standing Orders & Judge Procedures (57)
Court-wide (57)
April 2, 2021 Temporary General Order Authorizing Grand Jury to Sit Through June 2021 — COVID
April 21 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding Motions for Compassionate Release During the COVID-19 Pandemic — criminal
Aug 17, 2021 Order Authorizing The Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES ACT (8/17/21 - 10/17/21) — administrative
Aug 17, 2021 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 — administrative
Aug 3, 2021 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 — administrative
August 11, 2020 Temporary General Order Suspending Grand Juries in the District of Hawaii in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
August 13, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
August 24, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
Dec 20, 2022 Second Supplemental Order Constituting the Criminal Justice Act Panel — administrative
Fourth Supplemental Order Constituting the CJA Panel — CJA
General Order Extending Certain Statutory Deadlines for Administrative and Civil Judicial Asset Forfeiture Proceedings and Actions — civil/criminal
General Order Regarding Rule 5(F) — criminal
Jan 21, 2022 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 — administrative
Jan 25, 2023 General Order For Highly Sensitive Documents — administrative
Jan 3, 2022 Order Authorizing The Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES ACT (01/07/22 - 04/04/22) — administrative
July 16, 2021 Temporary General Order RE:Motions for Compassionate Release During the COVID-19 — criminal
July 28, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
July 6, 2021 Order Authorizing The Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES ACT (7/10/21 - 8/31/21) — administrative
June 1, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Emergency — administrative
June 16, 2021 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 — administrative
June 29, 2020 Order Authorizing the Use Of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act — COVID
March 15, 2021 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
May 29, 2020 Temporary General Order Resuming Grand Jury Sessions in the District of Hawaii During the COVID-19 Emergency — COVID
November 16, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
November 18, 2020 Temporary General Order Authorizing Grand Jury to Sit Through March 2021 — COVID
November 6, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding Motions for Compassionate Release During the COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
Oct 14, 2021 Order Authorizing The Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES ACT (10/18/21 - 01/07/22) — administrative
October 5, 2020 Temporary General Order Authorizing Grand Jury to Sit During the Months of October Through December, 2020 — COVID
October 9, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic — COVID
Order Adopting Amended CJA Plan — CJA
Order Adopting Rules for Pro Bono Panel — civil
Order Amending the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii — administrative
Order Amending the Rules For Civil Pro Bono Panel — civil
Order Authorizing the Use of Tekephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period September 11, 2020 Through October 12, 2020 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period August 13, 2020 Through September 11, 2020 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the Cares Act for the Time Period December 17, 2022 Through February 15, 2023 — administrative
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period December 17, 2022 Through February 15, 2023 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period February 8, 2021 Through May 8, 2021 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period July 29, 2020 Through August 27, 2020 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period November 16, 2020 Through February 7, 2021 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period November 24, 2020 Through February 7, 2021 — COVID
Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings Pursuant to the CARES Act for the Time Period October 13, 2020 Through November 15, 2020 — COVID
Order Constituting the 2021 CJA Panel and Mentorship Program — CJA
Order Constituting the Criminal Justice Act Panel (2024-2027 TERM) — administrative
Order Regarding Chief Magistrate Judge Administrative Duties — administrative
Order Regarding Operations Of The United States District Court District of Hawaii During a Lapse in Appropriations — administrative
Order Regarding Operations Of The United States District Court District of Hawaii During a Lapse in Appropriations — administrative
Order Suspending CVB Hearings for November 2025 — administrative
Plan for Resumption of Jury Trials in the District of Hawaii — COVID
Procedures For Access and Management of Sealed Documents — administrative
Second Supplemental Order Constituting the CJA Panel — CJA
September 21, 2022 Order Authorizing The Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings — administrative
September 23, 2020 Temporary General Order Authorizing Grand Jury to Sit During the Week of September 28, 2020 — COVID
Supplemental Order Constituting the CJA Panel — CJA
Temporary General Order Postponing Jury Trials — administrative
Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Effective August 26, 2022 — COVID
Third Supplemental Order Constituting the CJA Panel — CJA
Tip: everything on this page is also retrievable in Search (“D. Haw. LR 7.1”) and cited by Ask.