# Haw. R. Penal P. 2: Rule 2. PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION

> Hawaii · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. R. Penal P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Hawaii Rules of Court / Hawai‘i Rules of Penal Procedure / Haw. R. Penal P. 2

## Text

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every penal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. R. Penal P. 1 Rule 1. SCOPE; INTERPRETATION; EFFECTS OF E-FILING AND AUTOMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R1.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 2 Rule 2. PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R2.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 2.1 Rule 2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF PROCEEDINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R2_1.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 2.2 Rule 2.2. FORM OF PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R2_2.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 2.3 Rule 2.3. DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R2_3.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 3 Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR ARREST WARRANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R3.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 4 Rule 4. ELIGIBILITY; REGISTRATION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R4.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 5 Rule 5. PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING ARREST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R5.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 6 Rule 6. GRAND JURY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R6.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 7 Rule 7. INDICTMENT, INFORMATION, OR COMPLAINT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R7.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 8 Rule 8. JOINDER OF OFFENSES AND DEFENDANTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R8.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 9 Rule 9. OBTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF DEFENDANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R9.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 10 Rule 10. ARRAIGNMENT IN CIRCUIT COURT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R10.md)
- [Haw. R. Penal P. 10.1 Rule 10.1. DELETED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_HI_HRPP_R10_1.md)

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