(Posted Feb. 20 and updated Mar. 4, 2020) HONOLULU — In response to recent COVID-19 developments, Judiciary representatives have been working directly with the Department of Health about appropriate precautionary... read more
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ended on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
News & Reports
The First Circuit Foundations Program held its first monthly session on Friday, February 21. Twelve new Judiciary employees completed an ambitious all-day agenda, including walking tours of court facilities, review... read more
HONOLULU – The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission. The term will run from July 1, 2020 through June 30,... read more
HILO, HI – The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaii island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona. The compensation shall be as... read more
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Judiciary has expanded its efiling capabilities to include civil cases in the district and circuit courts, and the Land Court and Tax Appeal Court. Previously,... read more
Supporters and staff of the Oahu Veterans Treatment Court gathered for a ceremony honoring the program’s most recent graduates on February 7 at, Kaahumanu Hale. Judge Matthew J. Viola led... read more
HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to become court interpreters. Register today for a two-day workshop, completion of which is... read more
The Family Court of Hawaii seeks your comments on the proposed 2020 Child Support Guidelines found below. You may submit your comments in writing to the Judiciary Communications and Community... read more
Kelsey T. Kawano was sworn in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit on January 27, 2020. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over the ceremony, which... read more
Family and friends looked on proudly as Lisa W. Cataldo, Rebecca A. Copeland, and Alvin P.K.K. Nishimura were sworn in as judges of the First Circuit on January 6, 2020.... read more