Peter K. Kubota was sworn-in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaii island) during a special session convened by the Hawaii Supreme Court on May... read more
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For the first time, a swearing-in will be conducted by videoconferencing and broadcast live on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald will administer the oath of... read more
Shaping Okinawan Identity and Community in Hawaii During World War II Monday, May 18, 2020 5:30-6:30 p.m. The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center invites you to join... read more
The Hawaii State Judiciary joins the nation in commemorating the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment of the United States Constitution. “The Woman Suffrage Amendment,” as it is known,... read more
Hawaii’s state judges engaged a broad cross section of community members in a variety of settings during National Judicial Outreach Week 2020. They met with people outside of the... read more
The Maui Drug Court celebrated another milestone when it convened its 70th graduation ceremony on February 20, 2020 in Chief Judge Richard Bissen’s courtroom. Six participants were recognized for their... read more
The First Circuit Foundations Program held its first monthly session on Friday, February 21. Twelve new Judiciary employees completed an ambitious all-day agenda, including walking tours of court facilities, review... read more
Supporters and staff of the Oahu Veterans Treatment Court gathered for a ceremony honoring the program’s most recent graduates on February 7 at, Kaahumanu Hale. Judge Matthew J. Viola led... read more
Kelsey T. Kawano was sworn in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit on January 27, 2020. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over the ceremony, which... read more
Family and friends looked on proudly as Lisa W. Cataldo, Rebecca A. Copeland, and Alvin P.K.K. Nishimura were sworn in as judges of the First Circuit on January 6, 2020.... read more