The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is seeking letters of application or nomination for two (2) unpaid positions on the six-member Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

The position is for 1) a certified shorthand reporter from the “official sector” and 2) a certified shorthand reporter from the freelance sector, with at least one of whom shall be from an island other than Oʻahu. This term will begin on November 16, 2026 and expire on November 15, 2029.  

The Board examines applicants for certification as Hawaiʻi certified shorthand reporters and proposes rules and regulations for testing, licensing, and supervision of certified shorthand reporters; for standards governing conduct of Hawaiʻi certified shorthand reporters; and for discipline, censure, suspension, or revocation of certification.  Members serve staggered three-year terms.

Applications or nominations must include, at minimum:

1. A brief biography or resume of the applicant or nominee, including the applicant’s or nominee’s current employment.
2. At least two references.
3. If a nominee, an agreement to be a nominee.

The names of all applicants or nominees will be made public in an announcement seeking comments about them.  After comments are received, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will select the individual to fill the vacancy.

Letters of application or nomination must be submitted by Wednesday, November 4, 2026 to the Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office, by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813, by facsimile to 808-539-4801, or by e-mail to pao@courts.hawaii.gov.