Hawaii § 232-20 - Certificate of appeal.

Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 232-20 — Certificate of appeal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 232-20. Certificate of appeal.

Upon the perfection of an appeal, the tax appeal court shall send to the appellate court a certificate that shall include: (1) A brief description of the assessment and the property involved in the appeal, if any, in sufficient detail to identify the same together with the valuation placed on the property by the assessor; (2) The valuation claimed by the taxpayer or county; (3) The taxpayer's or county's grounds of objection to the assessment; (4) The valuation, if any, placed thereon by an administrative body established by county ordinance equivalent to the state taxation board of review; and (5) The valuation placed thereon by the tax appeal court. The certificate shall be accompanied by the taxpayer's return, if any; a copy of the notice of appeal from the assessment and any amendments thereof; the decision, if any, of the state taxation board of review or equivalent county administrative body; a copy of the notice of appeal from the decision of the state taxation board of review or equivalent county administrative body, if any, and any amendments thereof; and a transcript or statement of the evidence before and the decision of the tax appeal court and all exhibits, motions, orders, or other documents specified by either the taxpayer, county, or assessor. No failure of the judge of the tax appeal court to send or properly prepare the certificate or the accompanying documents shall prejudice, limit, or in any manner affect the taxpayer's, county's, or assessor's appeal, and the certificate of appeal may be amended at any time up to the final determination of the appeal. [L 1932 2d, c 40, §52; RL 1935, §1951; am L 1939, c 208, §13; RL 1945, §5215; RL 1955, §116-17; am L 1963, c 92, §13; HRS §232-20; am L 1989, c 14, §12; am L 2004, c 202, §21; am L 2006, c 94, §1; am L 2010, c 109, §1; am L 2021, c 118, §12] Previous Vol04_Ch0201-0257 Next

Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 232-20

What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 232-20 cover?

Section 232-20 ("Certificate of appeal.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Hawaii § 232-20?

A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 232-20" (Hawaii). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Hawaii law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Hawaii official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Hawaii attorney.

How does Hawaii § 232-20 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Hawaii can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Hawaii.