Summary
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaiʻi dismissed Defendant-Appellant Francis Grandinetti’s request for reconsideration of an earlier order under Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40(e). The court concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to address the motion’s other requests for relief, including requests characterized as involving habeas corpus or other appellate relief.
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Questions Presented
- Whether Grandinetti's request for reconsideration of the Intermediate Court of Appeals' August 27, 2025 order could be considered.
- Whether the Intermediate Court of Appeals had jurisdiction to address Grandinetti's other requests for relief.
Holdings
- The request for reconsideration of the Intermediate Court of Appeals' August 27, 2025 order was dismissed under Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40(e).
- The court lacked jurisdiction to address the other requests for relief in Grandinetti's motion.
Key quotations
“The court lacks jurisdiction to address the other requests for relief in the Motion.” (Order)
Factual background
Grandinetti filed a motion requesting reconsideration of an earlier appellate order and seeking habeas corpus or other relief. The court considered the motion, supporting papers, and record. The material facts were procedural rather than substantive.
Procedural history
The appeal arose from the District Court of the Third Circuit, North and South Hilo Division. Grandinetti, appearing self-represented, filed an October 6, 2025 motion seeking reconsideration, habeas corpus, or other appellate relief. The Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the reconsideration request and concluded that it lacked jurisdiction over the remaining requests.