Moderate — ~16 monthsHawaii

Second Circuit Lahaina Venue Guide

1870 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI 96761

16mo

Avg. to Trial

~200

Court PI Filings

Circuit

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

West Maui tourism community

Resort and hospitality workers

Community affected by 2023 wildfire tragedy

Small, tight-knit community

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing through Hawaii courts

  2. 2

    Filing fee approximately $265

  3. 3

    51% bar applies

  4. 4

    2-year SOL

Local Rules & Requirements

  • 51% bar applies

  • Second Circuit local rules apply

  • Same judges as Wailuku

  • Expert disclosure deadlines

Mandatory ADR

Mandatory arbitration for smaller cases

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    Honoapiilani Highway is the primary accident corridor — narrow and winding

  2. 2

    Tourism traffic creates heavy congestion

  3. 3

    2023 Lahaina wildfire has deeply affected the community and jury perspectives

  4. 4

    Limited trauma facilities — transport to Maui Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions — Second Circuit Lahaina

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Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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