A new self-help center for parties who do not have an attorney representing them in a civil case is open on the first floor of the state courthouse in Hilo.... read more
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ends on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
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The Hawaii State Judiciary will celebrate Law Day exploring Supreme Courts around the world with Dr. Douglas Askman, an associate professor of History at Hawai‘i Pacific University. Dr. Askman has... read more
First Circuit Senior Family Court Judge Mark Browning, amazed at the facilities’ before-and-after transformation, said, “This day means so much to me and others in the Judiciary because it’s a... read more
Applications are now being accepted for the next state court interpreter orientation workshop to be held on each of the major islands in February and March. Due to high demand,... read more
Effective January 1, 2012, 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
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Kona Judiciary Complex has been published and is available on the Office of Environmental Quality Control website. The FEIS identified seven Candidate... read more
The Traffic Violations Bureau in the Honolulu District Court at 1111 Alakea Street will no longer be open until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Office hours will be from 7:45... read more
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy at the District Court of the Second Circuit (county of Maui),... read more
Judge Leslie Hayashi received the Judicial Innovation Award for her involvement in a District Court pilot project called Pono Kaulike. The objective of the project, which began in 2003, is... read more
On behalf of the Hawai`i Access to Justice Commission, you are invited to an exciting event on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, featuring a workshop, “Pro Bono Experiences and Ethical Considerations”... read more