Judges are nominated by the Governor form a list of not less than four and not more than six names submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission. A judge's nomination is subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Each judge is initially appointed for a ten year term. After initial appointment, the Judicial Selection Commission determines whether a judge will be retained in office. A judge may not serve past age 70. See Article VI § §  3 & 4 of the Hawai`i Constitution.

Judges and Their Terms

• Chief Judge Craig H. Nakamura - September 16, 2009 through September 15, 2019
• Associate Judge Corinne K.A. Watanabe - May 11, 2002 through May 10, 2012
• Associate Judge Daniel R. Foley - October 2, 2000 through October 1, 2010
• Associate Judge Alexa D.M. Fujise - June 10, 2004 through June 9, 2014
• Associate Judge Katherine G. Leonard - January 30, 2008 - January 29, 2018