What is the appeals process?

The appeals process in Hawaii is a procedure that allows a party to challenge a civil court ruling. When a court makes a decision, either party in the case may disagree with the decision and may choose to appeal the ruling. The appeal must be filed with the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) within 30 days of the original court ruling. The ICA will review the case and determine whether the ruling was correct or should be overturned or modified. The ICA will review the lower court’s decision based on the facts presented, the law applicable to the case, and the arguments made by each side. If the ICA agrees that the lower court made an error they will either overturn the ruling or send the case back to the lower court for further proceedings. If the party is still unhappy with the ICA’s decision, they can appeal to the Supreme Court of Hawaii. However, the Supreme Court has the power to decide whether to take the case or not. If the Supreme Court decides to take the case, the case is argued and the Court will make a ruling. This ruling is usually final and cannot be appealed. It is important to note that appeals are complex matters and it is recommended to seek legal advice if you are considering an appeal.

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