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Effective Dec. 1, all hearings originally scheduled for South Kohala District Court will be held at the Keahuolu Courthouse (Kona) or Hale Kaulike Courthouse (Hilo). For assistance, call 808-322-8700 (Keahuolu) or 808-961-7470 (Hale Kaulike) or email: skohalafc.3cc@courts.hawaii.gov.

A First: Virtual DWI Court Graduation

Poignant reflections by the graduates and a marriage proposal highlighted the first virtual DWI (Driving While Impaired) Court graduation ceremony. Presiding Judge Alvin K. Nishimura acknowledged the accomplishments of three… read more

Above and Beyond: Judge Heely Wins Humanitarian of the Year Award

Second Circuit District Family Judge Adrianne N. Heely was recently named Humanitarian of the Year by the Maui Non-Profit Directors Association. The award is given to an “outstanding individual… read more

2020 Jurist of the Year and Judiciary Employees Honored

HONOLULU – First Circuit Chief Judge R. Mark Browning was presented with the 2020 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawaii State… read more

New Court Rules Designed to Improve Civil Litigation in Hawaii Circuit Courts

On October 8, 2020, the supreme court entered two orders promulgating amendments to the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP) and to the Rules of the Circuit Courts of… read more

Chief Justice Recktenwald Retained

Congratulations to Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on being retained by the Judicial Selection Commission for a second term. Associate Justice Paula A. Nakayama administered the oath of office… 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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Proposal to Promulgate a New Rule 23 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--NEW RULE TO ESTABLISH A CIVIC EDUCATION COMMISSION
Comment Deadline: November 9, 2020
Proposal to Amend Form K and to Promulgate New Form L of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure--FORMS REGARDING A DEFENDANT’S ENTRY OF PLEA AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL
Comment Deadline: January 25, 2021

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