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2020 Jurist of the Year and Judiciary Employees Honored

HONOLULU – First Circuit Chief Judge R. Mark Browning was presented with the 2020 Jurist of the Year Award today by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawaii… read more

Chief Justice Leads Conversation on “The State of the Constitution”

Tune into Olelo channel 49 at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, for a lively discussion about “The State of the Constitution” led by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald.… read more

New Court Rules Designed to Improve Civil Litigation in Hawaii Circuit Courts

On October 8, 2020, the supreme court entered two orders promulgating amendments to the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP) and to the Rules of the Circuit Courts of… read more

Chief Justice Recktenwald Retained

Congratulations to Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on being retained by the Judicial Selection Commission for a second term. Associate Justice Paula A. Nakayama administered the oath of office… read more

Video is Available – Kanawai and Huliamahi: Remembering Law, Community, and Land in Music

View the Video Here Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Telling today’s stories of natural resource disputes and victories through crafted songwriting, this program features mele (songs)… read more

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Notice of Petition for Retention – The Honorable Sabrina S. McKenna (Release Date: 09/11/2020)

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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 Promulgate a New Rule 23 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--NEW RULE TO ESTABLISH A CIVIC EDUCATION COMMISSION
Comment Deadline: November 9, 2020
Proposal to Amend Form K and to Promulgate New Form L of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure--FORMS REGARDING A DEFENDANT’S ENTRY OF PLEA AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL
Comment Deadline: January 25, 2021