Process Server in Keaau, HI
Keaau customers in Hawaii County can hire a process server on the Big Island for a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or family court documents. The form at /order offers a first delivery within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed proof of service follows by email.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Keaau
A Keaau order is $115 for Standard Island Service and a first attempt within 5 business days, $165 for Rush Priority Service and a first attempt within 48 hours, or $215 for 24-Hour Emergency and a first attempt within 24 hours.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Hawaii County
HRCP Rule 4(c) allows the sheriff or a deputy, a person specially appointed by the court, any non-party aged 18 or older, and within the county a chief of police or authorized subordinate to serve.
Who May Serve and How: HRCP Rule 4 on Hawaii Island
Keaau cases are in the Third Circuit, where Rule 4(d)(1) lets the server deliver the summons and complaint to the individual, to a suitable resident at the dwelling house or usual place of abode, or to an authorized agent. A co-worker does not qualify. Rule 4(d)(3) covers companies. Rule 4(g) puts proof of service before the court promptly and within the response time, and an answer is generally due 20 days after service under Rule 12(a)(1).
Keaau Courts: Where Hawaii County Papers Are Filed
Hale Kaulike in Hilo, 777 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, is 6.8 miles from Keaau and is the nearest court on file. The Waimea Civic Center court is 48.5 miles away and Keahuolū Courthouse in Kona is 61.6 miles away. Keaau's civil claims up to $40,000 and summary possession actions are district court matters. Small claims are capped at $5,000.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Keaau
Under HRS chapter 521, ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 45 days of written notice from a landlord or 28 days from a tenant. Nonpayment and breach notices use a different period, to be verified in the statute or the notice, with the landlord or lawyer deciding. Act 278 of 2025 added nonpayment eviction mediation ahead of a case. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Hawaii Police Department Records near Keaau
Hilo Benioff Medical Center, 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, phone (808) 932-3000, is the one hospital on file, 7.8 miles away. Police-held records for Keaau fall to the Hawaii Police Department.
Rule 45(c) lets the sheriff, a deputy or a non-party aged 18 or older serve a subpoena in Hawaii, and a chief of police or subordinate in a county. Under Rule 45(d)(1), a written objection to a deposition-related document subpoena comes within 10 days of service. Another state's case falls under HRS chapter 624D. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Keaau
Keaau has ZIP code 96749. Nearby on Hawaii Island are Kurtistown (3.0 miles), Hilo and Orchidlands Estates (5.1 miles each) and Hawaiian Paradise Park (5.5 miles). See the Hawaii County hub.
Keaau Process Server FAQ
Is the sheriff required?
No. Rule 4(c) lets adult non-parties serve.
Which court is nearest?
Hale Kaulike in Hilo, 6.8 miles away.
What proof is sent?
A signed proof of service by email.