Self-Represented Litigant FAQ

This guide is designed to provide information and resources to commonly asked questions from self-represented litigants in the Hawai‘i Court system.

Disclaimer: The information provided should not be construed as legal advice or legal assistance.

Note: Call No. references are for materials held at the libraries of the Hawaii State Law Library System (HSLLS).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I do legal research?

Hawai‘i State Law Library System Locations and Contact Information

The libraries have public computers with free access to the internet and various legal databases for legal research. Library staff can assist with legal research by locating appropriate resources and information.

Where can I go to prepare my court paperwork?

Supreme Court Law Library

Self-Help computer station with access to various self-represented litigant online services and Microsoft Word for drafting forms and legal documents. Printing charged at $.15 per page, cash or check payment only.

What does this legal term mean?

Black’s Law Dictionary, 11^th ed. Call No. KF156 B56 2019
Black’s Law Dictionary, 2^nd ed.
Glossary, American Bar Association
Law Dictionary, Merriam-Webster
WEX, Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School

What court form do I use?

Court Forms, Hawai‘i State Judiciary
- Forms by Circuit: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^thand Jurisdiction: Civil, District, Family, Traffic
- Statewide Forms: Agency Appeal, Appellate, Civil Information Sheet, Land and Tax Appeal Court, Mortgage Foreclosure Conversion
Select Forms and Procedural Instructions, Hawai‘i Rules of Court
Hawai‘i Self-Help Interactive Forms, Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Appellate Practice Manual, 2012 Call No. KFH555 H32