Rule 101 Scope. These rules govern proceedings in the courts of the State of Hawaii, to the extent and with the exceptions stated in rule 1101. L 1980, c 164, pt of §1 RULE 101 COMMENTARY This rule differs from Fed. R. Evid. 101 only in that 'courts of the State of Hawaii' has been substituted for 'courts of the United States and before United States magistrates.' Rule 1101 provides greater detail regarding the applicability of the rules in various courts and proceedings.
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