Judiciary

South Kohala District Court to Reopen August 18

For more information, please go here. For help, please call 808-322-8700 (Keahuolu Courthouse) or 808-961-7470 (Hale Kaulike Courthouse) or email skohalafc.3cc@courts.hawaii.gov.

Live Webinar – Racism and Injustice in Hawaii: Reflections on the Fukunaga Case

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. How does racism impede access to justice? Why has the representation of Hawaii as an “ethnic paradise” been perpetuated? Join us… read more

Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library Now Open by Appointment Only

After a brief reduction of in-person services due to COVID-19, the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library has reopened to the public, by appointment only. Appointments times are from 9… read more

National Guard Assisting with Temperature Checks at State Courthouses

HONOLULU – If you see a Humvee parked outside one of the state courthouses, don’t be alarmed. It just means that the Hawaii National Guard is onsite supporting the Judiciary’s… read more

Law Day Art Contest Winners Announced

Fifth grader Sanoe H. of St. Andrew’s Schools and eighth grader Alejah Callorina of Kapolei Middle School took the top prizes in this year’s First Circuit Law Day Art… read more

Live Webinar – Challenging Racism in the Pacific: Context, History, and Experience in Hawaii and Oceania

Thursday, July 9, 2020 6 p.m. Racism and bias are systemic issues in American society. We’ve seen demonstrations around the world following the death of George Floyd, one of… read more

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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 Rules of Court to Address Harassment and Discrimination within the Practice of Law--PROPOSALS FROM THE COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONALISM TO AMEND RULES OF COURT TO ADDRESS HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION WITHIN THE PRACTICE OF LAW
Comment Deadline: September 25, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rule 2.14 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--AFFIDAVITS SUBMITTED DURING THE DISCIPLINARY RESIGNATION PROCESS ARE PUBLIC
Comment Deadline: October 16, 2020
Proposal for a New Rule 2.20 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State--GOVERNING TRUSTEESHIPS OVER ABANDONED LAW PRACTICES
Comment Deadline: October 16, 2020
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