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Hawaii Supreme Court Justices
Note: Please do not call a justice about a pending case. In most circumstances, a justice is prohibited from discussing a pending case unless all parties are given notice and an opportunity to be present. Justices are also prohibited from publicly discussing a pending or impending case. See Rules 2.9 and 2.10 of the Hawaii Revised Code of Judicial Conduct.
The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices. Justices are nominated by the Governor from a list of not less than four and not more than six names submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission. A justice’s nomination is subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Each justice is initially appointed for a ten year term. To be considered for appointment, a person must be a resident and a citizen of the state and of the United States and licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Hawai`i for not less than ten years preceding their nomination. After initial appointment, the Judicial Selection Commission determines whether a justice will be retained in office. A justice may not serve past age 70. See Article VI § 3 & 4 of the Hawai`i Constitution.
The members of the Supreme Court are:
Name | Title | Phone Number | Term |
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Mark E. Recktenwald | Chief Justice | 808-539-4700 | 09/14/2020 – 09/13/2030 |
Sabrina S. McKenna | Associate Justice | 808-539-4735 | 03/03/2021 – 03/02/2031 |
Todd W. Eddins | Associate Justice | 808-539-4715 | 12/11/2020 – 12/10/2030 |
Lisa M. Ginoza | Associate Justice | 808-539-4725 | 01/12/2024 – 01/11/2034 |
Vladimir P. Devens | Associate Justice | 808-539-4720 |
01/12/2024 – 01/11/2034
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