All proceedings shall be divided into classes, viz.: CIVIL; CRIMINAL; CONSERVATORSHIP; CONSERVATORSHIP-GUARDIANSHIP; SMALL CONSERVATORSHIP; PROBATE; GUARDIANSHIP; SMALL ESTATE; SMALL GUARDIANSHIP; TRUST; SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS; MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMAN'S LIEN; AND FAMILY COURT.
Proceedings in mandamus, habeas corpus, quo warranto, prohibition and any other proceedings not specifically included herein shall be classified under special proceedings.
Haw. R. Cir. Ct. 1