Bill > HB402

This bill modifies Hawaii's jury selection process by giving the Judiciary more flexibility in managing juror qualification forms. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that juror qualification forms must be mailed, and instead allows the court to determine both the format of the form and the method of delivery and return. The bill adds a new definition for "juror qualification form" and updates the existing law to allow the clerk or the clerk's designee to make the form available to potential jurors through unspecified means. The core requirements remain the same: prospective jurors must complete a form providing their name, address, age, and other information relevant to jury service eligibility, and they must declare the truthfulness of their responses under penalty of potential fine or imprisonment. The bill also maintains existing provisions about form completion assistance and potential consequences for failing to return the form. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing courts with more administrative discretion in managing the jury selection process.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2026