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
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ended on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
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Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for a vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit (Maui, Moloka‘i,... read more
Judges and staff from the First Circuit recently participated in their second Expungement and Bench Warrant Recall Clinic. This free legal service event was held at Waimānalo Elementary School on... read more
WAILUKU, HI – The Second Circuit courthouse, Hoapili Hale, is closed (as of 10 a.m. today) due to a temporary interruption of water service to the building. Court operations are... read more
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s Committee on Equality and Access to the Courts (CEAC) and the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center are pleased to present the Equitable and Sustainable Futures... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has announced that beginning with the July 2028 administration of the Hawaiʻi bar examination, it will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam developed by the... read more
HONOLULU – The Keahuolū Courthouse in Kailua-Kona and the South Kohala District Court in Waimea will be closed for the remainder of the day due to power and water outages... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court announced today that, beginning with the February 2025 Hawaiʻi bar exam, the exam pass score will be 132. Questions may be directed to Court... read more
Freelance Court Interpreters Paid Minimum $35 an Hour HONOLULU – If you speak English and another language, and want to put your skills to good use, register today for one... read more
HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his eighth and final State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday, at a joint session of the State Senate... read more