The First Circuit Drug Court recently held a graduation unlike any in its 24-year history. Traditionally, these events are held in the Hawaii Supreme Court courtroom with family, friends,... read more

Third Circuit District Court Judge Margaret Masunaga and representatives from partner agencies celebrated Marie Puahalaʻs graduation from the Jail Diversion Program on June 17, 2020. Read all about it in... read more

The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, within months of each other, have been tragic reminders of the reality that many face every day across our... read more

HONOLULU – State District Courts on Oahu reopened on Monday, June 8. Kauikeaouli Hale (Honolulu District Court on Alakea St.), Kaneohe District Court, Ewa District Court, Wahiawa District Court, and... read more

  Constitutional Law and States of Emergency – Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center invites you... read more

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald was honored to provide remarks during the “After the March: A Virtual Town Hall” sponsored by the Honolulu Hawaii NAACP in collaboration with committed community... read more

  It was a Drug Court graduation like no other. Fifth Circuit Deputy Chief Judge Michael K. Soong presided over Kauai’s first Drug Court graduation ceremony to take place during... read more

The worldwide pandemic has forced many government institutions to suspend operations, but the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library remains open – remotely – and is ready to help with your... read more

  Knowing the uncertainty that people are feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judiciary’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program were inspired to bring added joy to children and families... read more

    Explore our Exhibits Online, and Share your Stories! Your friends at the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center are excited to share their exhibits and research with you... read more