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
Eviction moratorium on Maui Island ended on Feb. 4, 2025. For updates, click here.
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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
Wailuku, HI – Two Maui moms — Sunshine Puaoi (left) and Karissa Pietzke (right) — celebrated sobriety and reunification with their children along with graduating from Family Court Drug... read more
WATCH VIDEO Racism has long played a part in shaping public perceptions of Filipinos and their experiences in Hawaii. In an effort to challenge common stereotypes and misconceptions, Lance... read more
Who were attorneys T. McCants Stewart and George M. Johnson? What impact did these men have on Hawaii’s legal world? Sharing personal stories and research, attorney Daphne Barbee-Wooten will... read more
After a brief reduction of in-person services due to COVID-19, the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library has reopened to the public, by appointment only. Appointments times are from 9... read more
Fifth grader Sanoe H. of St. Andrew’s Schools and eighth grader Alejah Callorina of Kapolei Middle School took the top prizes in this year’s First Circuit Law Day Art... read more
Thursday, July 9, 2020 6 p.m. Racism and bias are systemic issues in American society. We’ve seen demonstrations around the world following the death of George Floyd, one of... read more
After 40 years of dedicated service to the legal community and people of Hawaii, Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today proclaimed Associate Justice Richard W. Pollack Day in the Courts... read more
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, annual pilgrimages to sites of wartime Japanese American incarceration have been canceled. These pilgrimages provide important educational and community-building opportunities for descendants... read more