BOARDS

Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board

Provides assistance to attorneys and judges who suffer from problems, disability or impairment which affect their professional performance.

Jeffrey P. Schmidt

Board of Advisors to the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Fosters greater understanding of the center and its purpose by government agencies and the general public

Richard M. Crum (CADR Exec. Director)

Board of Bar Examiners

Examines, recommends and records applicants for admission to the Hawai`i Bar.

Gregory K. Markham

Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters

Supervises the examination, certification and conduct of court reporters used by the Judiciary.

Melissa Noble Brown

Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court

Investigates allegations of misconduct or incapacity of an attorney

Jeffrey P. Miller

Executive Board of the Judiciary History Center

Establishes and manages a comprehensive program for the Judiciary History Center.

Honorable Lisa M. Ginoza

Judiciary Merit Appeals Board

Hears and decides appeals relating to (1) Recruitment and examination; (2) Classification and reclassification of a particular position; (3) Initial pricing of classes; and (4) Other employment actions including disciplinary actions and adverse actions for the failure to meet performance requirements, taken against civil service employees who are excluded from collective bargaining.

Dwight Takeno

COMMISSIONS

Access to Justice Commission

Increase access to justice in civil legal matters for low and moderate income residents of Hawai`i

Honorable Joseph E. Cardoza (ret.)

Commission on Judicial Conduct

Investigates allegations of misconduct or disability of justices and judges

Lisa Munger

Commission on Professionalism

Serves in an advisory capacity for the enhancement of professionalism in the practice of law

Honorable Richard W. Pollack (ret.)

Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education [PACE]

Promote and advance civic education for students and citizen through Hawaiʻi

Honorable Lisa M. Ginoza

Judicial Arbitration Commission

Develop, monitor, maintain, supervisor and evaluate the Court Annexed Arbitration Program in the State of Hawaiʻi

Honorable Jeannette H. Castagnetti

Judicial Selection Commission

Evaluates applicants seeking judgeships in Hawai`i courts

Florence Nakakuni

COMMITTEES

Committee on Pattern Civil Jury Instructions

Propose standard civil jury instruction

Honorable John M. Tonaki

District Court Civil Rules and Forms Committee

Reviews and proposes revisions to the district court rules and form relating to civil cases and civil procedure

Honorable Melanie M. May

Hawai`i Supreme Court Committee on Court Interpreters and Language Access

Address the need for statewide guidelines and procedures that ensure the proper use of spoken and sign language interpreters in the courts.

Honorable Shirley M. Kawamura;  Terri L. Gearon

Permanent Committee on Equality and Access to the Courts

Promotes fair and equal treatment in the courts for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, gender and other status.

Honorable Clarissa Y. Malinao; William C. Bagasol

Permanent Committee on Family Court Rules

Propose family court rule changes

Honorable Dyan M. Medeiros

Permanent Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure and Circuit Court Civil Rules

Review and address issues regarding rule amendments and make recommendations to the Supreme Court

Honorable James H. Ashford

Permanent Committee on Rules of Penal Procedure and Circuit Court Criminal Rules

Review and address issues regarding rule amendments

Honorable Ronald G. Johnson

Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Courts

Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Courts

Honorable Keith K. Hiraoka; Honorable John M. Tonaki

Standing Committee on Children in Family Court

Recommends ways to improve Hawai`i’s foster care system

Honorable Sabrina S. McKenna

Standing Committee to Review the Hawai`i Rules of Appellate Procedure

Evaluates and recommends proposed amendments to the Hawai`i Rules of Appellate Procedure

Honorable Lisa M. Ginoza

Standing Committee on the Rules of Evidence

Study and evaluate proposed evidence law measures referred by the Hawaiʻi Legislature and consider and propose appropriate amendments to the Hawaiʻi Rules of Evidence

Honorable Catherine H. Remigio