On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the Hawaii State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case State of Hawai`i vs. Eugene Paris, Jr., at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa... read more
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The Maui/Moloka’i Drug Court held its 54th graduation on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Seven participants completed all of the requirements of the program. They each offered individual remarks, all noting... read more
In celebration of Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day, the Hawai‘i State Bar Association Civic Education Committee and the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center have organized an evening program. ... read more
On January 7, 2016, the Honolulu DWI Court held a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the 20th graduate who successfully completed the DWI Court Program.... read more
Second Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza was selected as a recipient of the Maui News’ 2015 “People Who Made a Difference Awards.” Judge Cardoza was praised as a visionary leader,... read more
Melvin Fujino addresses the court after being sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald. Judge Fujino will serve a ten-year term from December 18, 2015 to December 17, 2025. Melvin... read more
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, the Hawaii State Supreme Court convened in special session for the purpose of inducting Shirley M. Kawamura into office as Judge of the Circuit Court... read more
At the opening of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s (HSBA) Appellate Section’s Annual Meet and Greet, Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald (right) recognized Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna... read more
On November 19, 2015, the Honolulu DWI (Driving While Impaired) Court held a ceremony to celebrate its 18th and 19th graduates. DUI defense attorney and DWI Court Committee Member... read more
On October 29, 2015, five Big Island Drug Court graduates were celebrated for successfully completing the program. Pictured (on the left) is the presiding Hilo Drug Court Judge Greg Nakamura... read more