Exempts court interpreters whose appearance is retained by the court from prosecution, penalty, or fine for any parking meter violation incurred in connection with their appearance in court.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Section 621-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) All witnesses summoned or subpoenaed to appear in any circuit court, family court, or district court case, as well as court interpreters whose appearance is retained by the court, shall be exempt from any prosecution, penalty, or fine as a result of a parking violation for an expired meter committed in connection with the witness or court interpreter appearing in court; provided that the witness or court interpreter shall present any parking citation received during this time to the clerk of the court and the clerk shall verify that the witness or court interpreter was present at the time the citation was received. The supreme court shall adopt rules necessary to effect this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.