Rule 77.1.Preparation of Clerk’s Minutes and Deposit of Exhibits.
Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 11, 2026
Full Text of Rule 77.1
Amendment History
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s compiled text of this rule carries no amendment order for this rule. For the adopting orders and any later amendments, see the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s rules page.
Plain-English Summary
The court causes minutes to be prepared for its own use, appended chronologically at the bottom of the case file. They are a working record for the court rather than a transcript, which Rule 43.1 provides for separately through the audio or video recording.
Exhibits are handled immediately. On the conclusion of a proceeding, all exhibits received, together with the original exhibit list, are deposited with the clerk.
The clerk then acknowledges receipt on a copy of the exhibit list, and that copy is filed in the file. That acknowledged copy is the chain of custody record, and it is what a party relies on later if an exhibit has to be located for an appeal under Rule 72 or a transcript request under Rule 80.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who keeps the minutes in a Hawaii family court case?
The court causes them to be prepared for its own use, appended chronologically at the bottom of the case file.
What happens to exhibits after a hearing?
Immediately on conclusion, all exhibits received and the original exhibit list are deposited with the clerk.
How is receipt of the exhibits recorded?
The clerk acknowledges receipt on a copy of the exhibit list, which is filed in the file.
Are the minutes the same as a transcript?
No. The minutes are for the court own use. Rule 43.1 provides for preservation of the proceedings by audio or video recording.
How do I get an exhibit back?
Through the clerk, who holds it under the acknowledged exhibit list filed in the case.