Hawaii Eviction court process & timeline

How does the eviction court process work in Hawaii?

Evictions are summary possession actions in the district court of the circuit where the property sits (HRS § 666-6). The landlord may join claims for back rent and damages (§ 666-7). If the landlord wins, the court enters judgment and issues a writ of possession (§ 666-11); in nonpayment cases the writ is stayed if the tenant pays the rent due, interest, costs and fees before the writ issues (§ 666-14).

Verified Source: HRS ch. 666 (§§ 666-6, 666-7, 666-11, 666-14) · last checked 2026-10-23