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Oahu Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Three More Graduates

Supporters and staff of the Oahu Veterans Treatment Court gathered for a ceremony honoring the program’s most recent graduates on February 7 at, Kaahumanu Hale. Judge Matthew J. Viola… read more

Kawano Sworn in as Circuit Court Judge

Kelsey T. Kawano was sworn in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit on January 27, 2020. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over the ceremony, which… read more

Judges Cataldo, Copeland, and Nishimura Sworn In

Family and friends looked on proudly as Lisa W. Cataldo, Rebecca A. Copeland, and Alvin P.K.K. Nishimura were sworn in as judges of the First Circuit on January 6, 2020.… read more

Chief Justice Recktenwald Honored by ThinkTech Hawaii

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald was recognized by ThinkTech Hawaii with a Community Service Award for his work on the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission and for raising public confidence… read more

34th Kauai Drug Court Class Honored

There was much to be thankful for when five individuals graduated from Kauai Drug Court on November 22. This was the 34th graduating class, bringing to 228 the number 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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Proposal to Amend Rule 2.13(b) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii (RSCH) -- PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND TO AN RSCH RULE 2.13 PETITION
Comment Deadline: February 21, 2020
Proposal to Promulgate District Court Forms #DC05 and #DC06, Amend Rule 3(b) of the Rules of the Small Claims Division of the District Courts, and Amend District Court Forms #DC48 and #DC54--CLARIFYING DISTRICT COURT FORMS, AND PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY WITH REGARDS TO HEARING SCHEDULING
Comment Deadline: March 3, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rule 107 and Commentary of the Hawaii Probate Rules--REGARDING SURETY BONDS AND SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS IN CONSERVATORSHIP ACCOUNTS
Comment Deadline: April 3, 2020
Proposed New Version of Rules 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--PROCEDURES AND USE OF MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE COURTROOM
Comment Deadline: April 3, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rules 11.1(b) and 87(b) of the Hawaii Family Court Rules--REGARDING WITHDRAWAL BY ATTORNEYS APPEARING PURSUANT TO THE UNBUNDLED REPRESENTATION PROGRAM
Comment Deadline: April 3, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rule 8.4(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--CLARIFYING THE DUTY OF CONFIDENTIALITY IN JUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
Comment Deadline: April 17, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rule 2.6(a) and (b) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--ALLOWING ODC ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES
Comment Deadline: April 17, 2020
Proposal to Amend Form 4 and Rule 24 of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure--APPLYING FOR PERMISSION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS IN THE APPELLATE COURT
Comment Deadline: May 4, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rules 1.17(d) and 2.16(b) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--DUTY TO NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF WITHDRAWAL
Comment Deadline: May 4, 2020
Proposal to Amend Rule 6.2 the Hawaii Electronic Filing and Service Rules--REQUIRING PARTIES TO SERVE NON-JEFS USERS COPIES OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS PREPARED BY PARTIES AND APPROVED BY THE COURT
Comment Deadline: May 15, 2020

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