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Celebrating Civil Liberties and Constitution Day

The 50th anniversary of Title IX will be the focal point for this year’s Civil Liberties and Constitution Day celebration. PBS Hawaii will air Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority… read more

Hamman Sworn-In

Kirstin M. Hamman, Circuit Court Judge of the Second Circuit (Maui County), will serve a term of ten years, from December 17, 2021 to December 16, 2031. The Hawaii State… read more

Malinao, Morikone, and Park Sworn-In

The Hawaii State Supreme Court convened in special session for the swearing-in of Clarissa Y. Malinao, Kevin T. Morikone, and Shanlyn A.S. Park as judges of the Circuit Court of… read more

Kauai Self-Help Center’s 10th Anniversary

LIHUE, HI – Commemorating Hawaii’s signature initiative to improve access to justice for all, members of the Garden Island legal community celebrated the Kauai Self-Help Center’s 10-year anniversary at an… read more

DeWeese and Taniyama Sworn-In

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – On December 2, the Hawaii State Supreme Court convened in special session to induct the Honorable Wendy M. DeWeese into office as Judge of the Circuit Court… 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.

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Proposals to Amend the Hawaii Family Court Rules--INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC FILING IN FAMILY COURT
Comment Deadline: February 25, 2022
Proposal for a New Comment to Rule 5.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct--GUIDANCE ON REMOTE WORK BY ATTORNEYS IN DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS
Comment Deadline: March 4, 2022
Proposed New Rule 16.1 to the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure and Proposals to Amend Rule 58 of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure, Rule 11 of the Hawaii Probate Rules, and Rule 16.2 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure--THE USE OF REMOTE-HEARING TECHNOLOGY IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
Comment Deadline: April 11, 2022

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