knowing and voluntary waiver (Hawaii) · Go Syfert
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knowing and voluntary waiver in Hawaii

23 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Murraygreen
haw · 2007 · cited in 10 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2020In Murray, the supreme court held that "a knowing and voluntary waiver of a defendant's fundamental right must come directly from the defendant, and requires the court to engage in a colloquy with the defendant." Id. at 11, 169 P.3d at 963 (citation omitted).

2020In Murray the supreme court held that "a knowing and voluntary waiver of a defendant's fundamental right must come directly from the defendant, and requires the court to engage in a colloquy with the defendant." Id. at 11, 169 P.3d at 963 (citation omitted).

610
State v. Ibuosgreen
haw · 1993 · cited in 8 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1994–2019
2 sentences

2013This basic principle of informed choice also underlay this court’s decision in State v. Ib-uos, where the court held that the trial court has a constitutional duty to inform the defendant of the right to trial by jury in order to ensure a knowing and voluntary waiver of that right. 75 Haw. 118, 120 , 857 P.2d 576, 577 (1993).

2013This basic principle of informed choice also underlay this court’s decision in State v. Ib-uos, where the court held that the trial court has a constitutional duty to inform the defendant of the right to trial by jury in order to ensure a knowing and voluntary waiver of that right. 75 Haw. 118, 120 , 857 P.2d 576, 577 (1993).

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Tachibana v. Stategreen
haw · 1995 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2025Id.

2010See State v. Murray, 116 Hawai`i 3, 10-13, 169 P.3d 955, 962-65 (2007) (court's failure to engage defendant in oral colloquy on his constitutional right to have the State prove each element of the offense charged beyond a reasonable doubt invalidated written stipulation); see also State v. Ibuos, 75 Haw. 118, 121 , 857 P.2d 576, 578 (1993) ("A knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to trial by jury must come directly from a defendant, either in writing or orally."); State v. Tachibana, 79 Hawai`i 226, 235-36, 900 P.2d 1293, 1302-03 (1995) (concluding that the trial court must engage in an o

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State v. Ui.green
haw · 2018 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2022See also State v. Ui, 142 Hawai#i 287, 290, 418 P.3d 628, 631 (2018) (reiterating the holding in Murray).

2019Id. at 11 , 169 P.3d at 963 . "[A] reviewing court has discretion to correct plain error when the error is 'not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.' " State v. Ui , 142 Hawai'i 287 , 297, 418 P.3d 628 , 638 (2018) (quoting State v. Nichols , 111 Hawai'i 327 , 335, 141 P.3d 974 , 982 (2006) ).

23
United States v. David Cochrangreen
ca9 · 1985 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1992–2013
2 sentences

2013Young explained that “[i]t is a better practice for the trial court to exact a knowing and voluntary waiver from the defendant either in writing or orally in open court at the time of the arraignment and plea.” Id. (citing United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir. 1985)).

2013Young explained that “[i]t is a better practice for the trial court to exact a knowing and voluntary waiver from the defendant either in writing or orally in open court at the time of the arraignment and plea.” Id. (citing United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir.1985)).

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State v. Eduwensuyi.green
haw · 2018 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See State v. Ui , 142 Hawai'i 287 , 299, 418 P.3d 628 , 640 (2018) (citing State v. Eduwensuyi , 141 Hawai'i 328 , 336, 409 P.3d 732 , 740 (2018) ).

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K.M.C. Co., Inc. v. Irving Trust Companygreen
ca6 · 1985 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Co., 757 F.2d at 756 (“Those cases in which the validity of a contractual waiver of jury trial has been in issue have overwhelmingly applied the knowing and voluntary standard.”); Nat’l Equip.

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National Equipment Rental, Ltd. v. H. Walter Hendrix, III and Jean K. Hendrixgreen
ca2 · 1977 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Rental, Ltd. v. Hendrix, 565 F.2d 255, 258 (2d Cir.1977) (“It is elementary that the Seventh Amendment right to a jury is fundamental and that its protection can only be relinquished knowingly and intentionally.”).

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Oregon v. Elstadgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298, 317 , 105 S.Ct. 1285 , 84 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985) (stating "we have not held that the sine qua non for a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to remain silent is a full and complete appreciation of all of the consequences flowing from the nature and quality of the evidence in the case."). [9] In Garcia , the majority cited to three Hawai'i cases in support of its statement that the exclusionary rule may be employed to ensure the maintenance of judicial integrity.

2002See Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298, 317 , 105 S.Ct. 1285 , 84 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985) (stating "we have not held that the sine qua non for a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to remain silent is a full and complete appreciation of all of the consequences flowing from the nature and quality of the evidence in the case."). [9] In Garcia , the majority cited to three Hawai'i cases in support of its statement that the exclusionary rule may be employed to ensure the maintenance of judicial integrity.

11
Wong v. Amonggreen
haw · 1970 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (citing Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 (1969)).

1993Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (citing Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 (1969)).

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Boykin v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (citing Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 (1969)).

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State v. Conngreen
vt · 1989 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir. 1985) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy recommended as it “serves three purposes: (1) it more effectively insures voluntary, knowing and intelligent waivers; (2) it promotes judicial economy by avoiding challenges to the validity of waivers on appeal ... or in habeas proceedings; and (3) it emphasizes to the defendant the seriousness of the decision” (citation omitted)); State v. Conn, 152 Vt. 99, 103 , 565 A.2d 246, 248 (1989) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy is “better practice,” but “is not constitutional

1992See United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir. 1985) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy recommended as it “serves three purposes: (1) it more effectively insures voluntary, knowing and intelligent waivers; (2) it promotes judicial economy by avoiding challenges to the validity of waivers on appeal ... or in habeas proceedings; and (3) it emphasizes to the defendant the seriousness of the decision” (citation omitted)); State v. Conn, 152 Vt. 99, 103 , 565 A.2d 246, 248 (1989) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy is “better practice,” but “is not constitutional

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Doughty v. Stategreen
ind · 1984 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir. 1985) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy recommended as it “serves three purposes: (1) it more effectively insures voluntary, knowing and intelligent waivers; (2) it promotes judicial economy by avoiding challenges to the validity of waivers on appeal ... or in habeas proceedings; and (3) it emphasizes to the defendant the seriousness of the decision” (citation omitted)); State v. Conn, 152 Vt. 99, 103 , 565 A.2d 246, 248 (1989) (written waiver is sufficient although colloquy is “better practice,” but “is not constitutional

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Hawaii. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Gomez-Lobato. green
haw · 2013
2 sentences

2020The fundamental right at issue in Murray was the defendant's right to have the State prove every element of an offense to a 3 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER jury beyond a reasonable doubt.3 Other fundamental rights for which a colloquy with the defendant is required include the right to a jury trial, State v. Gomez-Lobato, 130 Hawai#i 465, 312 P.3d 897 (2013); the right to confront witnesses, State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969); the right to testify, Tachibana v. State, 79 Hawai#i 226, 900 P.2d 1293 (1995); and the right to not testify, State v.

2018Id. at 471-73 , 312 P.3d at 903 -05 .

22018–2020
State v. Casey green
haw · 1969
2 sentences

2020The fundamental right at issue in Murray was the defendant's right to have the State prove every element of an offense to a 3 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER jury beyond a reasonable doubt.3 Other fundamental rights for which a colloquy with the defendant is required include the right to a jury trial, State v. Gomez-Lobato, 130 Hawai#i 465, 312 P.3d 897 (2013); the right to confront witnesses, State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969); the right to testify, Tachibana v. State, 79 Hawai#i 226, 900 P.2d 1293 (1995); and the right to not testify, State v.

2020The fundamental right at issue in Murray was the defendant's right to have the State prove every element of an offense to a 3 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER jury beyond a reasonable doubt.3 Other fundamental rights for which a colloquy with the defendant is required include the right to a jury trial, State v. Gomez-Lobato, 130 Hawai#i 465, 312 P.3d 897 (2013); the right to confront witnesses, State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969); the right to testify, Tachibana v. State, 79 Hawai#i 226, 900 P.2d 1293 (1995); and the right to not testify, State v.

12020–2020
State v. Torres. ICA s.d.o., filed 05/23/2018, 142 Haw. 355. green
haw · 2019
1 sentence

2020The fundamental right at issue in Murray was the defendant's right to have the State prove every element of an offense to a 3 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER jury beyond a reasonable doubt.3 Other fundamental rights for which a colloquy with the defendant is required include the right to a jury trial, State v. Gomez-Lobato, 130 Hawai#i 465, 312 P.3d 897 (2013); the right to confront witnesses, State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969); the right to testify, Tachibana v. State, 79 Hawai#i 226, 900 P.2d 1293 (1995); and the right to not testify, State v.

12020–2020
State v. Nichols green
haw · 2006
2 sentences

2019Id. at 11 , 169 P.3d at 963 . "[A] reviewing court has discretion to correct plain error when the error is 'not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.' " State v. Ui , 142 Hawai'i 287 , 297, 418 P.3d 628 , 638 (2018) (quoting State v. Nichols , 111 Hawai'i 327 , 335, 141 P.3d 974 , 982 (2006) ).

2019Id. at 11 , 169 P.3d at 963 . "[A] reviewing court has discretion to correct plain error when the error is 'not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.' " State v. Ui , 142 Hawai'i 287 , 297, 418 P.3d 628 , 638 (2018) (quoting State v. Nichols , 111 Hawai'i 327 , 335, 141 P.3d 974 , 982 (2006) ).

12019–2019
State v. Young green
haw · 1992
2 sentences

2013Young explained that “[i]t is a better practice for the trial court to exact a knowing and voluntary waiver from the defendant either in writing or orally in open court at the time of the arraignment and plea.” Id. (citing United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir. 1985)).

2013Young explained that “[i]t is a better practice for the trial court to exact a knowing and voluntary waiver from the defendant either in writing or orally in open court at the time of the arraignment and plea.” Id. (citing United States v. Cochran, 770 F.2d 850, 852 (9th Cir.1985)).

12013–2013
United States v. Brian Donald Heldt green
ca9 · 1984
2 sentences

2004Id. at 1278 .

2004Id. at 1278 .

12004–2004
State v. Swain green
haw · 1979
2 sentences

1993Failure to obtain a valid waiver of Ibuos’s fundamental right constitutes reversible error. 1 Swain, 61 Haw. at 176 , 599 P.2d at 284 . *121 A knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to trial by jury must come directly from a defendant, either in writing or orally.

1993Failure to obtain a valid waiver of Ibuos’s fundamental right constitutes reversible error. 1 Swain, 61 Haw. at 176 , 599 P.2d at 284 . *121 A knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to trial by jury must come directly from a defendant, either in writing or orally.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 709-906 (8) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 701-114 (6) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 705-500 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 806-60 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 701-115 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-663 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1243 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 139 (1974–2026) CA 118 (1980–2026) LA 110 (1981–2025) IL 85 (1975–2026) GA 77 (1979–2023) IN 65 (1972–2020) PA 55 (1969–2025) MD 54 (1965–2026) TX 54 (1979–2026) NJ 53 (1988–2026) FL 50 (1978–2025) SC 43 (1992–2025) MS 43 (1984–2025) OH 41 (1989–2026) WA 40 (1977–2025) OR 38 (1978–2026) TN 37 (1993–2026) CT 32 (1972–2025) MA 32 (1973–2024) NC 30 (1977–2024) KS 25 (1992–2026) WI 25 (1979–2026) HI 23 (1992–2025) MO 22 (1980–2023) OK 21 (1982–2023) UT 20 (1989–2024) VA 19 (1991–2024) ID 19 (2000–2022) IA 18 (2002–2024) MI 17 (1982–2025) NM 16 (1981–2020) AR 13 (2002–2015) SD 12 (1987–2019) DC 11 (1978–2024) AL 11 (1972–2013) AZ 11 (1973–2023) DE 10 (1978–2026) KY 9 (1995–2026) NE 9 (1999–2025) MT 8 (1995–2025) NV 7 (1987–2025) WY 7 (1986–2021) VT 7 (1994–2021) AK 6 (1987–2020) RI 6 (1974–2011) MN 6 (1988–2015) ME 5 (1979–2003) NH 5 (2001–2018) CO 4 (1995–2014) ND 4 (1997–2021) WV 3 (1982–1993)

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