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First Circuit (Oʻahu) Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel
Posted on Sep 10, 2026 in News & Reports, Press ReleasesThe Circuit Court of the First Circuit is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. Compensation shall be as provided by law.
To be considered for a one-year appointment from March 2027 to March 2028, please submit a letter indicating your interest and a resume by Friday, December 4, 2026 to:
Chief Judge Ronald G. Johnson
Circuit Court of the First Circuit
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813
Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi establishes that whenever a grand jury is impaneled, an independent counsel shall be appointed, as provided by law, to advise the members of the grand jury regarding matters brought before it.
In accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §612-51 to §612-57, the Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court appoints grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits of the state, selecting from among those individuals licensed to practice law in Hawaiʻi who are not public employees.
For more information, contact the Communications and Community Relations Office at 808-539-4909 or via email at pao@courts.hawaii.gov.
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