Thirty-nine attorneys who volunteer at the Third Circuit’s Self-Help Center in the Hilo courthouse were recognized for their service at a Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) luncheon held June 14... read more
News & Reports
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking written comments on judicial nominees for one vacancy at the District Court of the First Circuit (island of O`ahu).... read more
Kauai Drug Court graduates were congratulated by federal, state and city officials at a ceremony held May 31. Shown are (left to right) Joseph Savino, Drug Court Administrator; U.S. Rep.... read more
Drug Court clients on the Big Island are increasing their service to the community in celebration of National Drug Court Month in May. On Saturday, April 29, Hilo Drug Court... read more
In celebration of Law Week, the Judiciary is releasing a series of audio interviews with state court judges on its YouTube channel. Each interview is approximately five minutes long and... read more
The Hawaii State Judiciary, along with other state and federal courts and bar associations across the nation, is sponsoring activities in commemoration of Law Day on May 1. Many of... read more
Ka`ahumanu Hale, the Circuit Court courthouse at 777 Punchbowl Street, is closed to the public this morning (Thursday, April 25). A suspicious package was identified outside the courthouse which prompted... read more
The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board and Disciplinary Board have openings on their respective boards. General qualifications for these positions include sound judgment, affirmative interest in the organization, willingness... read more
Application Deadline to Serve on State Ethics and Campaign Spending Commissions Extended to April 30
The Judicial Council is extending the deadline in its search to find qualified applicants to fill two vacancies on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission. The new application deadline is April... read more
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald today announced the appointment of Dr. Phyllis C. Horner to a six-year term on the state Judicial Selection Commission, replacing Frederick T. Okumura... read more