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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

Celebrating the 70th Oahu Drug Court Graduation

The Oahu Drug Court’s November 18, 2019 event was a momentous occasion. Not only was it the 70th graduation ceremony, but also a passing-of-the-torch moment, as Judge Edward H.… read more

Civil Family Case Assistance at Supreme Court Law Library

Attorneys specializing in family law are now volunteering at the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library to provide limited legal advice to self-represented litigants with their civil cases in the Family… read more

HI Hopes and Dreams for Foster Care Participants

WAILUKU, HI — The Foster Care system usually ends its support for youth when they turn 18, a critical time in their lives as they transition to adulthood to face… read more

BIVTC Honors Veterans

November is an important month for the Big Island Veterans Treatment Court (BIVTC). The program was launched in November 2014, and is now celebrating five successful years of operations.… 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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Recommendations in the Final Report of the Task Force on Civil Justice Improvements
Comment Deadline: December 2, 2019
Proposal to Add Comment [5] to Rule 1.3 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional--DILIGENCE AND THE DESIGNATION OF SUCCESSOR ATTORNEYS
Comment Deadline: December 20, 2019
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

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