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2022 Jurist of the Year and Judiciary Employees Honored

First Circuit Civil Administrative Judge Jeannette H. Castagnetti was presented with the 2022 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on September 23, at the Hawaii… read more

Meyers Sworn In as District Court Judge

LIHUE, Hawaii — Gregory H. Meyers was sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the Fifth Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of whom… read more

Supreme Court Convenes Special Session to Honor the Late Ronald T.Y. Moon

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Supreme Court convened in special session on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, to honor the late Ronald T.Y. Moon, former Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.… read more

Sokolow Sworn In as District Family Court Judge

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Joanna E. Sokolow was sworn in as Judge of the District Family Court of the Third Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of… read more

Navy SEAL Completes Big Island Veterans Treatment Court

The Big Island Veterans Treatment Court held its 20th graduation ceremony on July 11 to celebrate former Navy SEAL David Riehle’s completion of the intensive court treatment program. He was… 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 Rules 1.9 and 1.9A of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii --IMPROVING THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR PRO HAC VICE COUNSEL IN THIS JURISDICTION
Comment Deadline: October 14, 2022
Proposal to Amend Rule 40.1 of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure--CONTENT OF CERTIORARI RESPONSES AND DEADLINE COMPUTATION
Comment Deadline: December 30, 2022

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