Judge Ochiai has granted a continuance for the 12 defendants being represented by Michael Green. Their trial date is set for March 13.

Before leaving the courtroom, the 12 each read the following statement to the judge:

“I am reserving my vested rights under the Hawaiian Kingdom legislative session of 1892, Chapter 57, Section 7. This legislative session is cited in Section 1-1 of your Hawaii Revised Statutes, where Hawaii judicial precedence and Hawaiian usage is stated.”

Among the remaining 11, six will head to trial this afternoon at 1:30. The other five were granted a continuance until Feb. 21.

The six going to trial previously declined the services of the public defender. Ochiai again asked if they wished to be represented by an attorney, cautioning them that the charge involves up to 30 days jail time. They again declined.

William Aila, director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, along with arresting officers, have been called as witnesses.

— Nanea Kalani