State v. Hiapo - Supreme Court Rejects Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi issued an order on March 12, 2026, rejecting the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Petitioner Kaiimi Skip Hiapo in the case State of Hawaiʻi v. Kaiimi Skip Hiapo. This rejection means the Supreme Court will not review the decision of the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and the prior ruling in the case will remain in effect. The case originated from CAAP-22-0000405, with the underlying case number 2CPC-21-0000111.

This action by the Supreme Court signifies the final disposition of the certiorari application. For the parties involved, this means the legal proceedings at the Supreme Court level have concluded. There are no immediate compliance actions required for external entities, as this is a specific court ruling on a case. The rejection of certiorari does not impose new obligations or penalties on regulated entities outside of the direct parties to the case.