The Hawaii State Bar Association members are providing free legal assistance to those affected by the wildfires. Attorneys are available to answer questions about document replacement, insurance claims processes, landlord-tenant... read more
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ended on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
News & Reports
DENVER — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna received the 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award on August 6 at the 33rd Annual ceremony in Denver, Colo.... read more
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Judiciary is pleased to announce that the public can now search for information about upcoming court hearings on eCourt Kokua, the Judiciary’s Information Management System... read more
HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed three individuals to fill judicial positions in the District Court of the First Circuit (island of O‘ahu). Robert J. Brown has... read more
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s annual juror questionnaires will soon be mailed to individuals who have a Hawaiʻi state driver’s license and/or are registered to vote in Hawaiʻi. Beginning August 4,... read more
Kimberly T. Guidry was sworn in as an Associate Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals on May 31, 2023. Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Guidry served as a... read more
LIHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — Oh my! Olympic Day in the Fifth Circuit certainly was a fun-filled time for 28 youth to engage with 15 service providers and resource caregivers through games,... read more
HONOLULU – Due to the anticipated severe weather effects of Tropical Storm Calvin, all Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi island) courts and Judiciary facilities will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.... read more
HONOLULU — Kaʻahumanu Hale, the First Circuit Court Courthouse located at 777 Punchbowl Street, will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a power outage. The building... read more
To recognize the 180th anniversary of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day), the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Hui Lā Hoʻihoʻi ea Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi Peoples Fund are co-sponsoring... read more