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First Circuit Law Day 2019 Poster Contest Winners

Fifth grader Morgyn Bunton of St. Andrew’s Schools, and seventh grader Genalle Anne Alvarez of Waipahu Intermediate School, are the winners in the 2019 First Circuit Law Day Art… read more

Big Island Drug Court Gives Back During National Drug Court Month

Big Island Drug Court (BIDC) volunteers and staff joined forces in May to give back to the Hawaii island community with a series of special events to celebrate National… read more

Big Island Drug Court Celebrates 47th Graduate

National Drug Court Month in Hilo concluded on May 30, when the Big Island Drug Court (BIDC) celebrated the achievements of its 47th graduate during a special courtroom ceremony.… read more

Second Circuit Celebrates Environmental Court’s 4th Year

Associate Justice Michael Wilson and Second Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza reflected on the great strides made by the Second Circuit’s Environmental Court at a ceremony recognizing the fourth year… read more

Keaau Middle Schoolers Grow as Students, Reduce Chronic Absenteeism

Keaau Middle School students participating in the Chronic Absenteeism Prevention Program recently celebrated their achievements with a graduation ceremony before school officials, Department of Education representatives, Chief Justice Mark E.… read more

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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.

Proposal to Amend Rule 2.3(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--AUTHORIZING DIRECT IMPOSITION OF LESSER DISCIPLINES BY THE SUPREME COURT
Comment Deadline: June 21, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 6 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--TO COMPORT WITH SHEVELAND v. WELLS FARGO BANK et. al. (SCAP-17-325)
Comment Deadline: July 19, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 1.17(d) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State--DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS TERMINATING LICENSE TO PRACTICE
Comment Deadline: September 7, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 8.4(c) of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct--EXEMPTING COVERT GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS
Comment Deadline: September 20, 2019

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