“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

  KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — In response to updated guidance from the Department of Health, Kona District Court traffic, criminal, small claims, and regular claims cases will be postponed until after... read more

  KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — A Keahuolu Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced today. The individual was last at work on Monday. After getting tested... read more

  HONOLULU — Employees on Oahu and Maui reported positive COVID-19 test results today, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced.  The Oahu employee works in the Kapuaiwa Building in downtown Honolulu... read more

  HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Judiciary announced today that employees at three different facilities have tested positive for COVID-19.  A Honolulu District Court Traffic Violations Bureau employee last worked... read more

  HONOLULU – In light of the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases on Oahu, the Hawaii Supreme Court today issued an order extending the deadline for bar applicants to choose... read more