LIHUE, KAUAI — The Kauai Courthouse closed at 3:35 p.m. today due to a significant water leak. The courthouse, also known as Puuhonua Kaulike Building, is expected to be open... read more

  HONOLULU – First Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang was presented with the 2019 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawaii State... read more

  Link to Video and Stills KONA, HAWAII – The recently opened Keahuolu Courthouse in West Hawaiʻi was formally blessed and the art work dedicated Tuesday morning under sunny Kona skies before... read more

  HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for two vacancies in the District Family Court of the First... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, far left, stands with the State Senators who confirmed, from left, Family Court Judge Kevin A.K. Souza as Judge of the Circuit Court of the... read more

  The Circuit Court of the First Circuit is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation shall be as provided by law. Article I, Section 11 of the... read more

  HONOLULU – The Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking to fill one non-attorney position on the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Individuals from all... read more

  HONOLULU – The Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Supreme Court is accepting applications from attorneys wanting to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners. Individuals from all... read more

Kona, HAWAII – The Hawaii State Judiciary is pleased to announce that its new courthouse will open on Tuesday, September 3, at 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue in Kona. The three courthouses... read more

HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has today appointed Jeffrey Hawk to the District Court of the Third Circuit. Hawk has been serving as a Big Island per diem... read more