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Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3: “The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall fill a vacancy in... read more

Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3: “The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall fill a vacancy in... read more

HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy in the District Court of the First Circuit (island... read more

With the recently announced cuts to the federal workforce, we want to inform any and all interested candidates that the Judiciary is hiring statewide. We have a variety of available... read more

The entire statement is available in both English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.                                         ... read more

  The entire statement is available in both English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.                                       ... read more

  The following is a statement affirming principles of equal justice for all issued by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court today. Click images to view or print the PDF.

HONOLULU – On March 1, 2025, a presidential Executive Order designated for the first time English as the official national language. The Executive Order rescinds a former mandate that required... read more

HONOLULU – The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission. The terms on each commission will run four... read more

Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Appointment of Justices and Judges, Section 3 (as amended by SB 2927 (2024) and election Nov. 5, 2024): “The chief... read more