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Family Reunites as Graduates Complete DWI Court Program

DWI Court graduation ceremonies are a time to celebrate many successes, as well as some unexpected surprises. One such surprise was shared at the June 17 ceremony when a… read more

Veterans Treatment Court Grad Ready for New Life

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Keoni Barr said he is ready to be the person he knows he can be after successfully completing the Big Island Veterans Treatment Court program. He told… read more

Chief Justice Recktenwald Speaks at Juneteenth Bill Signing Ceremony

SB 939 Bill Signing Recognizing Juneteenth Remarks of Chief Justice Recktenwald June 16, 2021 Aloha, and mahalo to Governor Ige for inviting me to attend this historic bill-signing, recognizing a… read more

Video Now Available: 100 Years of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: Legacy, Opportunities, Challenges

Video Available Now This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA). Join the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center’s moderated panel discussion to learn about… read more

Divorce Law in Hawaii Program Now on Zoom

The Family Court’s Divorce Law in Hawaii program is celebrating its 250th session by announcing that anyone seeking information about divorce in Hawaii may now access the program on… read more

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Notice of Judicial Vacancy

Notice of Anticipated Judicial Vacancy – District Judge, District Court of the First Circuit (Release Date: 05/07/2021)

Notice of Petition for Retention

Notice of Petition for Retention – The Honorable James C. McWhinnie (Release Date: 06/10/2021)

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Proposed Rule Changes

The Supreme Court of Hawai`i seeks your comments on proposed rules changes when documents appear below. You may submit your comments in writing to the Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by FAX to 808-539-4801, or via our online form.

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Proposal to Amend Comments to the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct--CLARIFYING THE ATTORNEY DUTIES REGARDING ELECTRONICALLY STORED CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT INFORMATION AND DATA BREACHES
Comment Deadline: August 9, 2021
Proposal to Amend Rule 2.6(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--TO ALLOW PART-TIME DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL TO CONTINUE TO PRIVATELY PRACTICE LAW, SUBJECT TO CONFLICT CHECKS
Comment Deadline: August 10, 2021
Proposal to Amend Rule 28 of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure--REQUIRING THE APPELLATE COURTS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRIEF DISPOSITIVE ISSUE OF PLAIN ERROR
Comment Deadline: August 13, 2021
Proposal for a New Rule 4.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, to Address Sexual Harassment in the Legal Community--SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW
Comment Deadline: September 3, 2021
Proposal for a New Rule of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure--ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES GOVERNING MOTIONS FOR RECUSAL AND DISQUALIFICATION IN THE APPELLATE COURTS
Comment Deadline: September 7, 2021