On behalf of the entire Judiciary, I thank Chief Justice Recktenwald from the bottom of my heart for his extraordinary leadership over the past fifteen years. His leadership embodied humility,... read more
News & Reports
Tuesday, September 29, 2025 marks the conclusion of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald’s distinguished service on the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Recktenwald is stepping down in accordance with the State of... read more
HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna will become Acting Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court on October 1, 2025, following the retirement of Chief Justice Mark... read more
HONOLULU – More than 200 Oʻahu residents received free legal assistance at the Expungement & Bench Warrant Recall Clinic held on Saturday, September 20, at the Office of the Public... read more
HONOLULU – The following individual has applied for an unpaid position on the Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR): Cynthia Fazio The Board examines applicants for certification... read more
HONOLULU – First Circuit (Oʻahu) Judge Trish K. Morikawa and Second Circuit (Maui) Chief Judge Peter T. Cahill were presented today with the 2025 Jurist of the Year Awards by... read more
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI — The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, together with the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE), proudly recognizes Governor Josh Green, M.D.’s proclamation of tomorrow, September 17, 2025,... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is seeking letters of application or nomination for one unpaid position on the six-member Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The member selected must... read more
HONOLULU – The Circuit Court of the First Circuit is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. Compensation shall be as provided by law. Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new scam in which callers pretend to be from the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clerk’s Office. In recent days, several... read more