Appearing before a judge in a criminal case can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but the process can be even more difficult for veterans, many of whom have PTSD.... read more
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For immediate release: October 17, 2013 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RETENTION HONORABLE GREG K. NAKAMURA The Judicial Selection Commission announces that the term of the Honorable Greg K. Nakamura as... read more
For immediate release: Thursday, October 17, 2013 NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED JUDICIAL VACANCY The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations to fill the following judicial vacancy in the State... read more
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has appointed Lloyd A. Poelman as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit (County of Maui). Poelman has practiced law for 27 years... read more
For immediate release: October 14, 2013 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RETENTION HONORABLE DEXTER D. DEL ROSARIO The Judicial Selection Commission announces that the term of the Honorable Dexter D. Del... read more
For immediate release: October 7, 2013 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RETENTION HONORABLE PATRICK W. BORDER The Judicial Selection Commission announces that the term of the Honorable Patrick W. Border as... read more
Heather E. Pitvorec, an official court reporter in the Second Circuit, has applied for an unpaid position on the Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The Board examines applicants for... read more
Retired Hawaii Supreme Court Justice James E. Duffy, Jr., received the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest awards presented by the NCSC. Justice... read more
A VOLUNTEER’S VOLUNTEER–Wayne Sakai (center) was once again recognized for having contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours in a year. Mr. Sakai is pictured with Administrative Director of the Courts Rod... read more
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald untied the maile lei officially launching the new self-help desk at the Kona courthouse. The desk will be staffed by volunteer attorneys who will assist pro... read more