On October 24, members of the judicial and legal systems, including Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald; Associate Justice Simeon Acoba; Associate Judge Daniel Foley, Chair of the Hawai`i Access to Justice... read more

During a recent visit to Kauai, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, joined by Fifth Circuit Chief Judge Randal Valenciano and Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Watanabe, presented certificates of... read more

The State Judiciary announced today that it had selected a new site for the planned Kona Judiciary Complex. The new location will be Site F, a 10 acre parcel in... read more

Appearing before a judge in a criminal case can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but the process can be even more difficult for veterans, many of whom have PTSD.... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has appointed Lloyd A. Poelman as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit (County of Maui). Poelman has practiced law for 27 years... read more

Heather E. Pitvorec, an official court reporter in the Second Circuit, has applied for an unpaid position on the Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The Board examines applicants for... read more

Retired Hawaii Supreme Court Justice James E. Duffy, Jr., received the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest awards presented by the NCSC. Justice... read more

A VOLUNTEER’S VOLUNTEER–Wayne Sakai (center) was once again recognized for having contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours in a year. Mr. Sakai is pictured with Administrative Director of the Courts Rod... read more

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald untied the maile lei officially launching the new self-help desk at the Kona courthouse. The desk will be staffed by volunteer attorneys who will assist pro... read more

The Third Circuit Court is expanding its volunteer attorney assistance program to Kona. A ceremony on Monday, September 23, 2013, at 11:45 a.m. at the Keakealani courthouse in Kealakekua will... read more