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12th Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Grad

Third Circuit Chief Judge and Veterans Treatment Court Judge Greg Nakamura is all smiles as he congratulates the program’s 12th graduate during a February 7, 2019 ceremony. The Veterans Treatment Court takes a… read more

Hilo Attorneys Honored for Providing Over 1,000 Free Legal Consultations in 2018

HILO, HI – Forty-one attorneys were recognized during the Hilo Self-Help Center Recognition Awards on January 28 for providing more than 1,000 free legal consultations to people who sought… read more

Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

HONOLULU – Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address yesterday to a joint session of the State Senate and House. A… read more

Board of Conflict Resolution-Hawaii Wins Peacemaker Award

Each year, the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) recognizes individuals in Hawaii who consciously choose to make a difference; to excel at bringing peace to our community, and… read more

Kauai Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to Community

LIHUE, HI – Fifteen attorneys and an AmeriCorps Advocate were recognized for their volunteer service in providing free legal information to more than 500 Kauai residents who went to the… 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.

Proposal to Amend Rule 1.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct--FEE AGREEMENTS IN WRITING (Comment Deadline Extended to February 25, 2019)
Comment Deadline: February 25, 2019
Proposal to Amend Rule 2.16(b) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--DUTY TO NOTIFY OPPOSING SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS OF WITHDRAWAL
Comment Deadline: April 26, 2019
Proposals to Amend Rules 4(a), 4(b), and 40.1 of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure--TIMELINESS OF APPEALS CONVENTIONALLY FILED BY MAIL
Comment Deadline: May 13, 2019
Proposals to Amend: Rule 72(b) of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 72(b) of the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 72(b) of the Hawaii Family Court Rules--TIMELINESS OF APPEALS CONVENTIONALLY FILED BY MAIL
Comment Deadline: May 13, 2019

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