Process Server in Holualoa, HI
Papers for Holualoa, Hawaii County, can be delivered by a process server working on the Big Island: summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices, family court papers. Choose a first delivery within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours at /order, and expect a signed proof of service by email after delivery.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Holualoa
Holualoa orders start at $115 for Standard Island Service and a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Priority Service, $165, offers a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Emergency, $215, offers a first attempt within 24 hours. Inter-island travel is priced separately when relevant.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Hawaii County
Rule 4(c) of the HRCP allows the sheriff or a deputy, a person specially appointed by the court, any non-party aged 18 or older, and a chief of police or authorized subordinate in the county to serve.
Who May Serve and How: HRCP Rule 4 on Hawaii Island
In the Third Circuit, Rule 4(d)(1) lets the server deliver the summons and complaint to the individual, or leave them with a suitable resident of the dwelling house or usual place of abode, or deliver them to an authorized agent. A neighbor does not count. Rule 4(d)(3) covers companies. Rule 4(g) calls for proof of service to the court promptly and within the response time, and Rule 12(a)(1) generally gives 20 days after service to answer.
Holualoa Courts: Where Hawaii County Papers Are Filed
Keahuolū Courthouse (Kona), at 74-5451 Kamakaeha Ave, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, is just 5.2 miles from Holualoa. The Waimea Civic Center court is 29.6 miles away, and Hale Kaulike in Hilo is 54.6 miles away. Holualoa disputes of up to $40,000, along with summary possession, are for the district court. The small claims limit is $5,000.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Holualoa
Under HRS chapter 521, a month-to-month tenancy ends on at least 45 days of written notice from a landlord or at least 28 days from a tenant. Rent default and breach notices follow a separate period; confirm it in the current statute or the notice, with the landlord or lawyer deciding. Act 278 of 2025 added mediation for nonpayment evictions, which happens before a case is filed. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Hawaii Police Department Records near Holualoa
Kona Community Hospital, 79-1019 Haukapila St, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 322-9311, is the one hospital on file, 10.3 miles away. The Hawaii Police Department is the county police agency.
The sheriff, a deputy or a non-party aged 18 or older may serve a subpoena in Hawaii under Rule 45(c), and a chief of police or subordinate in a county. Rule 45(d)(1) lets a recipient object in writing, within 10 days of service, to a deposition-related document subpoena. If the case is from another state, HRS chapter 624D applies. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Holualoa
Holualoa's one ZIP code is 96725, with Kaloko (4.7 miles) and Kailua (Hawaii County) (5.5 miles) the nearest neighbors on Hawaii Island. See the Hawaii County hub.
Holualoa Process Server FAQ
Do I need the sheriff?
No; non-party adults can serve under Rule 4(c).
Which court is nearest?
Keahuolū Courthouse in Kona, 5.2 miles away.
What proof is sent?
A signed proof of service by email.