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Dean Avi Soifer Honored

Avi Soifer, Dean of the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law, was honored at the June 7, 2019 Hawaii Access to Justice Conference. From left, Rep. Della… read more

Community Outreach Court Expands to Windward Oahu

Individuals from windward Oahu wanting to participate in Community Outreach Court (COC) now have the opportunity to do so every month. Starting June 10, 2019, Kaneohe District Court became… read more

Celebrating Kauai’s First Veterans Court Graduate

Kauai Veterans Court’s first graduate was recognized along with three Kauai Drug Court graduates on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Fifth Circuit’s Puuhonua Kaulike Building. Chief Judge Randal… read more

Seven Complete Big Island Drug Court at 46th Graduation Celebration

The Big Island Drug Court (BIDC) observed National Drug Court Month 2019 with a graduation ceremony celebrating the success of seven participants who completed the intensive court treatment program. Kona… read more

Maui’s Volunteer Attorneys and Court Navigators Recognized for Service to Community

WAILUKU, HI – Twenty attorneys and 10 Court Navigators were recognized for their volunteer service to the people of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai in 2018. They were honored on… 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.

Proposal to Amend Rule 2.3(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--AUTHORIZING DIRECT IMPOSITION OF LESSER DISCIPLINES BY THE SUPREME COURT
Comment Deadline: June 21, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 6 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--TO COMPORT WITH SHEVELAND v. WELLS FARGO BANK et. al. (SCAP-17-325)
Comment Deadline: July 19, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 1.17(d) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State--DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS TERMINATING LICENSE TO PRACTICE
Comment Deadline: September 7, 2019

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