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The Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library is Here for You – Online

The worldwide pandemic has forced many government institutions to suspend operations, but the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library remains open – remotely – and is ready to help with your… read more

CASA Program Brings Joy to Foster Children and Families

Knowing the uncertainty that people are feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judiciary’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program were inspired to bring added joy to children and families… read more

King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center Launches New Online Exhibits Page

Explore our Exhibits Online, and Share your Stories! Your friends at the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center are excited to share their exhibits and research with you… read more

Peter K. Kubota Sworn In as New Circuit Court Judge of the Third Circuit

Peter K. Kubota was sworn-in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaii island) during a special session convened by the Hawaii Supreme Court on May… read more

Watch the livestream of Peter K. Kubota’s swearing-in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit

For the first time, a swearing-in will be conducted by videoconferencing and broadcast live on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald will administer the oath 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 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
Proposal to Amend Rule 1.17(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--ADDING DOMESTIC ABUSE AS AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENT
Comment Deadline: June 15, 2020
Proposal to Amend Forms C and D of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure--DEFENDANT’S RIGHTS REGARDING WAIVER OF PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Comment Deadline: July 23, 2020