Hawaii Complaint is a legal document used to initiate a lawsuit in the state of Hawaii. It is the first step in the Hawaii court process and serves as a written statement of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant. Hawaii Complaints come in two forms: civil complaints and criminal complaints. Civil complaints are filed in civil court and are used to initiate civil lawsuits. Civil complaints typically allege causes of action such as breach of contract, negligence, or other civil wrongs. Criminal complaints are filed in criminal court and are used to initiate criminal prosecutions. Criminal complaints typically allege violations of criminal laws.