Commission on Judicial Conduct

The Commission on Judicial Conduct was established on June 1, 1979, by the Supreme Court of Hawai`i to investigate allegations of judicial misconduct and disability, and has jurisdiction over all justices and judges of the State of Hawai`i. Judicial misconduct is any violation of the Hawai`i Revised Code of Judicial Conduct. Disability involves the physical or mental inability to perform judicial duties and functions. Complaints about state judges should be sent in writing to the Commission and include case numbers and the names of corroborating witnesses when available, as well as supportive material such as transcripts, copies of motions, etc.

Contact Information:
Commission on Judicial Conduct
Kapuaiwa Bldg., 426 Queen Street, Room 118
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813-2914
Telephone: (808) 539-4790
Fax: (808) 539-4756
E-mail: judconduct.c.comm@courts.hawaii.gov

The Commission consists of four lay members and three attorneys, one of whom serves as chair. The Supreme Court appoints Commission members for staggered three-year terms.

Member	Term
Gerald Y. Sekiya, Chair	Reappointed 06/01/11 - 05/31/14
Shigeo Iwamoto, Vice-Chair	Reappointed 02/11/10 - 02/10/13
Dickson C.H. Lee	Reappointed 06/02/09 - 06/01/12
Janice M.T.L. Loo	Reappointed 04/17/10 - 04/16/13
Benjamin M. Matsubara	Reappointed 06/02/09 - 06/01/12
Michele T. Morikami	Reappointed 06/10/11 - 06/09/14
Lynne T. Waters	Reappointed 07/07/09 - 07/06/12

Commission on Judicial Conduct Annual Report:

• 2009-2011
• 2008-2009
• 2006-2008