Family, friends, and colleagues overflowed from the Supreme Court courtroom on August 30, 2018 as Kenneth J. Shimozono and Kristine Y. Yoo were sworn in as Judges of the District... read more
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Judiciary announced today that all courthouses and facilities will resume normal operations on Monday, Aug. 27. The courts had been closed due to Hurricane Lane.... read more
HONOLULU — Oahu and Kauai courthouses will be closed Thursday and Friday, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced. This includes the previously scheduled Community Outreach Court which was to be held... read more
HONOLULU — Due to the anticipated severe weather effects of Hurricane Lane, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced that its Maui County and Hawaii Island courts and facilities will be closed... read more
Every August, the Hawaii State Judiciary mails juror questionnaires to individuals who have a Hawaii state driver’s license or are registered to vote in the State of Hawaii. The... read more
Lihue, HI – The Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit is seeking applications for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation for independent counsel shall be as provided by law.... read more
The fighting spirit embodied by the 300-plus participants at the 2018 Hawaii Access to Justice Conference gave hope and renewed energy to continue advocating on behalf of those who might... read more
HONOLULU — The following individual has reapplied for an unpaid position on the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters: Irene Nakamura, Freelance Court Reporter/CSR #496 The Board examines applicants for... read more
HONOLULU, HI – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has today appointed Kenneth J. Shimozono to the District Family Court of the First Circuit and Kristine Y. Yoo to the District... read more
The Kauai Drug Court commemorated National Drug Court Month with a celebration of its latest graduates, at the 31st Kauai Drug Court Graduation Ceremony on May 18, 2018. Chief... read more