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
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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
HONOLULU – The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a significant milestone on March 18 with its first Circuit Court graduation ceremony, recognizing seven participants who successfully completed the... read more
The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a major milestone on March 18, as seven participants became its first Circuit Court graduates. There are now 42 participants enrolled in... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary and alleging that... read more
On March 16, 2026, Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna established a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine emerging trends affecting the state’s attorney workforce and to develop... read more
HONOLULU – Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, is closed today, Friday, March 20, due to inclement weather. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order extending... read more
HONOLULU – Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order establishing a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine the growing shortage of attorneys in the state... read more