Hawaii · statute · Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 613 · 4 active provisions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Alternative dispute resolution" or "ADR" means methods, procedures, or techniques that are used to resolve differences voluntarily and that do not require a traditional and formal adjudicatory trial or contested hearing. These methods include, but are not…
(a) There is established within the judiciary the center for alternative dispute resolution. The center shall facilitate the effective, timely, and voluntary resolution of disputes. Through these resolutions, it shall help reduce public and private costs of litigation and increase satisfaction with the justice system.…
(a) A board of advisors of the center for alternative dispute resolution, consisting of nine members, shall be appointed by the chief justice. The board shall: (1) Foster greater understanding of the center and its purpose by government agencies and by the general public; (2) Assist the center in disseminating informat…
The center shall submit a report on its activities to the legislature at least twenty days prior to the convening of each regular legislative session.