On February 21, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald presented Associate Justice Simeon R. Acoba, Jr., with a Proclamation declaring February 28, 2014–his last day at the Judiciary prior to becoming a... read more
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At the signing of Senate Bill 1, Governor Abercrombie acknowledged retired Justice Steven Levinson and Associate Judge Daniel Foley as instrumental in paving the way for the Marriage Equality Act.... read more
In recognition of Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day, the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center and the Hawaii State Bar Association Civic Education Committee have organized an evening program... read more
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed four attorneys to serve as Per Diem Judges for the First Circuit. The photograph shows the Chief Justice administering the oath of office to... read more
Attorney Jonathan J. Chun was appointed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald to serve as Per Diem Judge for the District Court of the Fifth Circuit. His appointment is effective... read more
Attorney Sara Lee Silverman was appointed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, to serve as a Per Diem Judge for the District Court of the Fifth Circuit. Her appointment is... read more
Effective January 1, 2014, pursuant to Act 180, S.B. No. 1073, SD2, HD2, CD1, Relating to Surcharge for Indigent Legal Services, initial filing fees for certain District, Family, Circuit and... read more
Lloyd Poelman was sworn in as a Second Circuit district family judge on Friday, December 13th by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald. Proudly witnessing his swearing-in ceremony were (from left) Judge... read more
Approximately 300 students, who attended a Hawaii Supreme Court proceeding in Hilo on Dec. 3, were given an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with Hawaii Supreme Court justices.... read more
During a recent visit to Maui, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, joined by Second Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza and Judge Rhonda Loo, presented certificates of appreciation to... read more