HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary and alleging that... read more
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On March 16, 2026, Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna established a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine emerging trends affecting the state’s attorney workforce and to develop... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3: “The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall fill a vacancy in... read more
The Judicial Selection Commission is re-extending the deadline for applications to fill the following judicial vacancy in the State of Hawaiʻi: District Judge, District Court of the Second Circuit (island... read more
Judiciary operations continue, and courts statewide remain open today (March 20, 2026), with the exception of Wahiawā District Court, which closed early this morning.
HONOLULU – Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, is closed today, Friday, March 20, due to inclement weather. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order extending... read more
Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, is closed today, Friday, March 20, due to inclement weather. Trials and hearings scheduled to be held in Wahiawā District Court today... read more
HONOLULU – Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order establishing a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine the growing shortage of attorneys in the state... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3: “The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall fill a vacancy in... read more
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3: “The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall fill a vacancy in... read more