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(a) When there is no right of trial by jury, or the right has been waived, the issues shall be determined by the judge without the intervention of a jury.
(b) Whenever provision is made by statute for trial without the intervention of a jury, the same shall not be deemed to preclude trial of an issue with an advisory jury, or trial by jury by consent of the parties.
(c) Whenever a statute provides for waiver of a jury, the same shall not be deemed to preclude trial by jury when, in accordance with the rules of court:
(1) An order of the court relieves a party from the party's waiver; or
(2) Approval of or consent to the waiver is required in a criminal case and has not been given.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 4. Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 635-12 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-4-courts-and-judicial-proceedings/hi-rev-st-sect-635-12/
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