LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi – The Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Kauaʻi) is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation shall be as provided by law. Article I, Section... read more
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The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary congratulates the newly trained Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) who were sworn in as officers of the court by the Honorable Natasha R. Shaw on July... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is seeking letters of application or nomination for one unpaid position on the six-member Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The position is for... read more
In July, the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center (Center) launched a new digital archive providing free public access to resources from its historic collections. This collections portal is made... read more
I was saddened to learn of the passing of United States District Judge Alan C. Kay. I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Kay numerous times before I became... read more
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Mark Nakashima. He cared passionately about the people of Hawaiʻi, and was a strong advocate for the Judiciary, especially... read more
HONOLULU — Michelle N. Comeau was sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the First Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – a number of whom... read more
HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaii County Bar Association gathered in Hilo on June 7 to recognize the winner of its annual essay contest and scholarship program. Chief Justice Mark E.... read more
HONOLULU — On this historic day in 1865, word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is both a... read more
Juvenile Drug Court and Family Drug Court staff and judges were recognized by Gov. Josh Green, MD, at a proclamation ceremony on May 24 and by the Honolulu City Council... read more