On October 8, 2020, the supreme court entered two orders promulgating amendments to the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP) and to the Rules of the Circuit Courts of... read more

HONOLULU — An employee at the First Circuit Driver’s Education office has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced today. The employee was last in the office on... read more

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

  Friday, October 2, 2020 3 p.m. Join us in a live forum to mark the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and to consider the historic significance... read more

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

  “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg today. Justice Ginsburg was a legal giant: a brilliant jurist who tirelessly worked... read more

  Congratulations to Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on being retained by the Judicial Selection Commission for a second term. Associate Justice Paula A. Nakayama administered the oath of office... 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 – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has today appointed seven individuals from the nomination lists that were presented to him by the Judicial Selection Commission on August 14,... read more

  View the Video Here Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Telling today’s stories of natural resource disputes and victories through crafted songwriting, this program features mele (songs)... read more