HONOLULU – On behalf of the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of veteran lawmaker and attorney, Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa. Throughout her distinguished career, Hanabusa supported... read more
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The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations to fill the following judicial vacancy in the State of Hawaiʻi: District Family Judge, Fifth Circuit (island of Kauai) The Constitution... read more
HONOLULU – Telephone service at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex in Kapolei is currently unavailable. The outage is affecting the Kapolei Courthouse, Hale Hoʻomalu Juvenile Detention Center, and Home Maluhia... read more
HONOLULU – The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the Campaign Spending Commission. The term for this position will run through June 30, 2027. Members... read more
HONOLULU – The Judicial Council announced today that the deadline to submit applications to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission has been extended from February 13... read more
HONOLULU – Kāneʻohe District Court, located at 45-939 Poʻokela Street, closed at 3 p.m. today due to a power outage. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order extending... read more
HONOLULU – Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna announced today that she is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for two vacancies in the District Court of the First Circuit... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more