Adjusts compensation rates for court-appointed attorneys and guardians in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB265 amends Section 571-87 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to change the compensation rates for court-appointed attorneys and guardians. It sets the hourly rate at $150 for attorneys licensed to practice law in the state, and $122 for non-attorneys, for both in-court and out-of-court services. The bill also establishes maximum allowable fees for different types of cases, with provisions for exceeding these limits under extraordinary circumstances.

Adjusts compensation rates for court-appointed attorneys and guardians in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB265 amends Section 571-87 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to change the compensation rates for court-appointed attorneys and guardians. It sets the hourly rate at $150 for attorneys licensed to practice law in the state, and $122 for non-attorneys, for both in-court and out-of-court services. The bill also establishes maximum allowable fees for different types of cases, with provisions for exceeding these limits under extraordinary circumstances.