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UH Law & Justice Students Participate in Courts in the Community

HONOLULU — High school students participating in the William S. Richardson School of Lawʻs “Law & Justice Summer Program” attended a Supreme Court oral argument at Aliiolani Hale on June… read more

Maui and Molokai Celebrate National Drug Court Month 2022

In observance of National Drug Court Month 2022, the Second Circuit’s Drug Court programs held two graduation events. The seven members of Maui Drug Court’s 78th graduating class celebrated completion… read more

Park-Hoapili and Shaw Sworn-in as First Circuit Judges

A limited in-person crowd and many more family, friends, and colleagues watched the livestream as Shellie K. Park-Hoapili was sworn-in as District Court Judge and Natasha R. Shaw as District… read more

2022 First Circuit Law Day Art Contest Winners Announced

Ailene Kim, a fifth grader at St. Andrew’s Schools and Vera Wang, an eighth grader at Niu Valley Middle School, took the top prizes in this year’s First Circuit Law… read more

BIDC Celebrates 20 Years of Success During National Drug Court Month

Each May, National Drug Court Month recognizes both Drug Court professionals and the program participants whose hard work and perseverance bring many important benefits to our communities. This year, 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.

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Proposal to Amend Rule 2.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii and Rule 8.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct--EXTENDING DISCIPLINARY JURISDICTION TO NON-HAWAII LAWYERS RENDERING LEGAL SERVICES IN THIS JURISDICTION
Comment Deadline: May 31, 2022
Proposal to Amend Rule 1.16(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--PROVIDING ALTERNATE METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING PROOF OF GOOD CHARACTER AND FITNESS
Comment Deadline: June 24, 2022
Proposal to Amend Rule 8 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii--REFORM OF THE JUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY PROCESS
Comment Deadline: September 2, 2022

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