My heartfelt congratulations to my good friend and colleague, Justice Vladimir P. Devens, on his confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate as the next Chief Justice of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court.... read more
All courts and Judiciary facilities statewide will be closed Monday, August 17.
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News & Reports
On Tuesday, April 21, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court heard oral argument at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law. The evening session, held at the... read more
Honolulu, HI – The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court building (Aliʻiōlani Hale), 417 South King Street, and the Intermediate Court of Appeals (Kapuāiwa Building), 426 Queen Street, are closed today due to... read more
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi. On behalf of the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, I extend our heartfelt condolences and aloha to... read more
HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announces a change to the parking payment system at Hale Kaulike, the Hilo Judiciary Complex at 777 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Beginning Friday, April... read more
Hawai‘i Baptist Academy (HBA) captured the 2026 Hawai‘i High School Mock Trial Competition, prevailing in a hard‑fought final round at the Hawai‘i Supreme Court on March 7. The annual Competition... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary confirms that no additional court closures are planned today, April 10, 2026, due to inclement weather. As previously announced, all state courts and Judiciary... read more
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary confirms that no additional court closures are planned today due to inclement weather. As previously announced, all state courts and Judiciary operations on Oʻahu will be... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announces that all state courts and Judiciary operations on Oʻahu will be closed on Friday, April 10, due to inclement weather. All hearings and trials... read more
WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi – Lāhainā District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, will close at 1 p.m. today due to an afternoon staffing shortage. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued... read more