Haw. R. App. P. 50 (2026)

Rule 50. WITHDRAWAL, DISCHARGE, OR SUBSTITUTION OF APPELLATE COUNSEL.

(a) Withdrawal. An attorney desiring to withdraw as counsel of record must file a motion requesting leave therefor. The motion must show that notice of the motion was given by service upon the attorney's client. The notice must provide, if available, the client’s physical and electronic mail address to be used for service, and telephone number. The appellate court may, in its discretion, grant or deny such motion or, where appropriate, remand the case for filing of a motion to withdraw.

(b) Withdrawal with substitution. A substitution of counsel may be made by filing a notice of withdrawal and substitution. The notice must provide withdrawing counsel's name and substituting counsel's name, physical and electronic mail addresses to be used for service, and telephone number. A notice of withdrawal and substitution of counsel must be signed by the client consenting thereto.

(c) Discharge. A client desiring to discharge the client's counsel of record must file a motion requesting leave therefor. The motion must show service upon the attorney. The appellate court may, in its discretion, grant or deny such motion or, where appropriate, remand the case for the filing of a motion to withdraw.

(Amended December 6, 1999, effective January 1, 2000; further amended August 30, 2010, effective September 27, 2010; further amended April 12, 2016, effective July 1, 2016.)