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Confronting Racial Injustice Series Begins Jan. 15

Achieving racial equity in Hawaii will be the overarching theme of a series of discussions among leaders in the criminal justice system, academia, and the community-at-large. The public is invited… read more

Holidays Made Merrier for Drug & Veterans Court Clients’ Keiki

Thanks to a generous donation of presents from the Aloha Meritorious Program, the Friends of the Big Island Drug Court was able to provide holiday gifts to over 100 children… read more

Adoptions More Joyful Despite COVID-19

HILO, Hawaii — In a year when staying within your bubble and social distancing were the norm, adoption celebrations became more joyful because they could be shared with family, friends,… read more

First Circuit Family Court Elves Bring Comfort and Joy

First Circuit District Family Court Judge Jessi L.K. Hall and her band of merry elves worked hard to bring some holiday joy to youth in the foster care system and… read more

Kauai Drug and Veterans Court Graduates Stand Proud

In what Fifth Circuit District Court Judge Michael K. Soong described as “a major turning point in your lives,” the latest graduating class of the Kauai Drug and Veterans… 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 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
Proposal to Amend Rule 5.1(e) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--ALLOWING EXTENDED COVERAGE APPLICATION BY EMAIL AND NOTIFICATION THROUGH THE JUDICIARY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES
Comment Deadline: April 15, 2021
Proposal to Amend Forms C and D of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure--ADDITIONAL ADVISORIES RELATED TO WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
Comment Deadline: April 16, 2021