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Big Island Drug Court 48th and 49th Graduation Ceremonies

The Big Island Drug Court (BIDC) celebrated the achievements of three graduates in Hilo at a special courtroom ceremony on August 29, 2019. Each was presented with certificates of… read more

30th Annual Court Annexed Arbitration Program (CAAP) Conference on Kauai

Thirty Fifth Circuit (Kauai) arbitrators participated in the 30th Annual Court Annexed Arbitration Program (CAAP) Conference at Kauai’s Puuhonua Kaulike Judiciary Complex on September 27, 2019. The event was… read more

2019 Jurist of the Year and Judiciary Employees Honored

HONOLULU – First Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang was presented with the 2019 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawaii State… read more

Blessing and Art Dedication at Keahuolu Courthouse

Link to Video and Stills KONA, HAWAII – The recently opened Keahuolu Courthouse in West Hawaiʻi was formally blessed and the art work dedicated Tuesday morning under sunny Kona skies before… read more

Senate Confirms Judicial Nominees

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, far left, stands with the State Senators who confirmed, from left, Family Court Judge Kevin A.K. Souza as Judge of the Circuit Court of… 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.

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Proposals to Amend the Rules of the Tax Appeal Court of the State of Hawaii--INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC FILING IN THE TAX APPEAL COURT
Comment Deadline: October 11, 2019
Proposals to Amend the Rules of the Land Court of the State of Hawaii--INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC FILING IN LAND COURT
Comment Deadline: October 21, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 2.20(d) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii (RSCH)--RETENTION OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS OF VALUE AT THE CONCLUSION OF A TRUSTEESHIP OVER AN ATTORNEY’S PRACTICE
Comment Deadline: October 29, 2019
Recommendations in the Final Report of the Task Force on Civil Justice Improvements
Comment Deadline: December 2, 2019
Proposal to Add Comment [5] to Rule 1.3 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional--DILIGENCE AND THE DESIGNATION OF SUCCESSOR ATTORNEYS
Comment Deadline: December 20, 2019

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