Process Server in Poipu, HI
Poipu, in Kauai County, has a process server who can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or family court documents. At /order you choose a first delivery within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed proof of service arrives by email after a successful delivery.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Poipu
The Poipu price list: $115 for Standard Island Service with a first attempt within 5 business days, $165 for Rush Priority Service with a first attempt within 48 hours, and $215 for 24-Hour Emergency with a first attempt within 24 hours.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Kauai County
HRCP Rule 4(c) permits 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 in Poipu
In the Fifth Circuit, Rule 4(d)(1) allows delivery of 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 resort front desk is not on that list. Rule 4(d)(3) covers companies. Rule 4(g) requires proof of service to the court promptly and within the response time, and Rule 12(a)(1) generally gives 20 days after service for an answer.
Poipu Courts: Where Kauai County Papers Are Filed
The one courthouse on file for Poipu is Puʻuhonua Kaulike (Lihue), 3970 Kaana St, Lihue, HI 96766, 9.3 miles away. Summary possession and civil claims worth up to $40,000 are for district court. Small claims there stop at $5,000. The Civil Division handles small claims, regular claims and landlord-tenant matters.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Poipu
The Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, HRS chapter 521, asks a month-to-month landlord for 45 days of written notice and a month-to-month tenant for 28. Missed rent or a breach is handled under a different period in the chapter, so look at the statute as it now reads or the notice itself, and let the landlord or lawyer choose. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Kauai Police Department Records near Poipu
Poipu's nearest hospital on file is Wilcox Memorial, 9.3 miles off in Lihue (phone (808) 245-1100). Kauai Veterans Memorial is 14.6 miles off and Samuel Mahelona Memorial 16.7 miles off. The Kauai Police Department is the county police agency.
Rule 45(c) lets deputies, the sheriff and adult non-parties serve a subpoena anywhere in Hawaii, and a chief of police or subordinate in a county. When the subpoena asks for deposition-related documents, objections in writing are due within 10 days of service, as Rule 45(d)(1) provides. HRS chapter 624D covers other states. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Poipu
The ZIP code is 96756. Koloa is 1.2 miles away on Kauai, Lawai 3.7 miles and Omao 3.9 miles. See the Kauai County hub.
Poipu Process Server FAQ
Can resort staff accept papers?
No; the rule names only the individual, a resident, or an authorized agent.
Which court is nearest?
Puʻuhonua Kaulike, 9.3 miles away.
What proof is sent?
A signed proof of service by email.