At 11:00 a.m. today, all nonessential Third Circuit employees were released from work to prepare for the forecasted storm. A “skeleton crew” will remain at the Hilo and Kona courthouses until the normal hour of closing (4:30 p.m.) to ensure scheduled court proceedings are heard and the continued availability of certain court functions such as filings and over-the-counter payments.

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Contact: Marsha E. Kitagawa, 539-4909