Hawaii HB518 prohibits legal representation in small claims court to ensure fairness and accessibility.
Hawaii HB518 amends the small claims court rules to prohibit legal representation by licensed practitioners in small claims cases. This change aims to maintain the court's role as a cost-effective and equitable means of obtaining justice, aligning with practices in other states like California, Nebraska, and Idaho. The bill seeks to prevent inequitable circumstances that can arise when one party has legal representation while the other does not.
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