Process Server in Honokaa, HI
A process server for Honokaa, Hawaii County, delivers court papers across the Big Island: a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or family court documents. Place your order at /order, choose from first deliveries within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed proof of service is emailed to you after a successful delivery.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Honokaa
The entry price is $115 for Standard Island Service, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Mid-range is $165 for Rush Priority Service, with a first attempt within 48 hours. At the top, 24-Hour Emergency is $215, with a first attempt within 24 hours.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Hawaii County
HRCP Rule 4(c) permits service by the sheriff or a deputy. It equally permits a person specially appointed by the court and any non-party aged 18 or older, along with the chief of police or a duly authorized subordinate within a county.
Who May Serve and How: HRCP Rule 4 on Hawaii Island
Honokaa belongs to the Third Circuit. The manner of serving an individual is set by Rule 4(d)(1): hand the summons and complaint to the person, or, if the person cannot be found, leave them at the dwelling house or usual place of abode with a suitable resident, or deliver them to an authorized agent. For companies, see Rule 4(d)(3). Rule 4(g) requires proof of service to the court promptly and within the response time, and an answer is generally due 20 days after service under Rule 12(a)(1), subject to a statute or order setting another time.
Honokaa Courts: Where Hawaii County Papers Are Filed
Honokaa's nearest court on file is South Kohala District Court (Waimea Civic Center), 67-5187 Kamamalu St, Kamuela, HI 96743, 13.3 miles away. Hale Kaulike (Hilo), 777 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, is 35.3 miles away, and Keahuolū Courthouse (Kona), 74-5451 Kamakaeha Ave, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, is 45.5 miles away.
Honokaa's civil claims up to $40,000 and summary possession actions belong to the district court. Small claims are limited to $5,000. The circuit court has general jurisdiction.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Honokaa
HRS chapter 521 requires a month-to-month landlord to give at least 45 days of written notice and a month-to-month tenant at least 28 days. A nonpayment or breach notice has another period under the chapter; verify it in the statute as it now reads or in the notice. The landlord or lawyer decides it. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Hawaii Police Department Records near Honokaa
Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing is practically next door: 45-547 Plumeria St, Honokaa, HI 96727, (808) 932-4000, 0.4 miles away. North Hawaii Community Hospital (67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743, (808) 885-4444) is 13.6 miles away, and Kohala Hospital (54-383 Hospital Rd, Kapaau, HI 96755, (808) 889-6211) is 24.1 miles away. The Hawaii Police Department is the county police agency.
A subpoena may be served by the sheriff, a deputy or an adult non-party across Hawaii, or by a chief of police or subordinate in a county, per Rule 45(c). Rule 45(d)(1) allows a written objection to a deposition-related document subpoena within 10 days of service. HRS chapter 624D governs out-of-state subpoenas. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Honokaa
Honokaa has ZIP code 96727. On Hawaii Island, Waimea (Hawaii County) is 11.4 miles away and Laupahoehoe 16.6 miles. See the Hawaii County hub.
Honokaa Process Server FAQ
Can papers be served on a neighbor island?
Yes, and we quote any inter-island travel cost at ordering.
Is the sheriff the only person allowed?
No; Rule 4(c) permits any adult non-party to serve.
What proof is delivered?
A signed proof of service by email.