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Help & FAQs Fifth Circuit – District Court – Lihu’e
Overview
The District Court in Lihuʻe hears cases filed in the Lihuʻe and Niʻihau Divisions. These Divisions encompass all of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau Islands.
Specialties
The District Courts have jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanors, monetary claims not exceeding $40,000, landlord-tenant actions, ejectment, small claims where the claim amount does not exceed $5,000, and temporary restraining orders.
Eligibility Information
To start a case in District Court, one must file a statement of claim either 1) in-person at the Lihu'e court or 2) online by registering for Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System (JEFS). The person whom the claim is against must be served notice before the trial will be heard.
Additional Information
The Judiciary provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with state laws and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance, Disability Accommodations Coordinators assigned to various courts and programs will help you. Please contact the courts at least 10 days in advance of your court event. The Judiciary is committed to providing meaningful access to court processes and services to persons with limited English proficiency. The Judiciary provides court interpreters to parties in a case free of charge.Our Locations
3970 Ka`ana Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766
Fifth Circuit - District Court - Disability Accommodation Coordinators
Hawaii State Judiciary Interpreter Services