Twenty-four attorneys and an AmeriCorps Advocate were recognized for their volunteer service at the Second Circuit’s Self-Help Center in the Maui courthouse.  The “Access to Justice Luncheon” was held on... read more

At the Hawaii State Judiciary’s 2015 Statewide Incentive Awards Ceremony on October 2, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald (pictured on right) presented First Circuit Court Judge Richard Perkins with the 2015... read more

On Friday, September 25, the Hawaii State Judiciary honored First Circuit volunteers at its annual Volunteers in Public Service to the Courts (VIPS) Ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Courtroom.... read more

The Children’s Justice Center of Oahu is happy to welcome a new member to their team; his name is Jake and he is a certified facility dog. The two-year old... read more

In consideration of technical issues that affected the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System (JEFS) on August 11, 2015, the Chief Justice issued an order that the deadline for filing... read more

On July 23 2015, the Honolulu DWI Court held a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Kenneth Legaspi who successfully completed the DWI Court Program. Kenneth Legaspi is pictured... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued a Proclamation in honor of late Judge Kei Hirano, who served the Judiciary with honor and distinction as a judge on the Island of... read more

Congratulations to Kathleen Watanabe who was recently retained as judge in the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Kauai) to serve a ten year term beginning August 17, 2015, and... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued Proclamations in honor of two individuals who recently passed away, and who previously served the Judiciary with honor and distinction as judges on the... read more

The former Juvenile Detention Center got a much needed makeover thanks to community volunteers who put some heart, and color, into the aging Alder Street facility. The entire facility was... read more