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April 14, 2021 S.Ct SCPW-21-0000161 [ADA]

In re: Grandinetti (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 03/19/2021.  S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 04/01/2021 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/09/2021. 

Original Proceeding
April 14, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000628 [ADA]

State v. Hill (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 12/09/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 384. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/19/2021.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
April 13, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-19-0000540 [ADA]

State v. Char (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/30/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 360.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/28/2021

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
April 13, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000384 [ADA]

Penaflor v. State (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
April 13, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000587 [ADA]

Kehano, Sr. v. Harrington (Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
April 13, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000694 [ADA]

State v. Young (Amended Order Dismissing Appeal).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 04/12/2021.

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division
April 13, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000441 [ADA]

State v. Hunt (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/02/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/06/2021 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division 149 Haw. 196
April 12, 2021 ICA CAAP-21-0000075 [ADA]

In re: The Damon Irrevocable Inter Vivos Trust Dated July 3, 1984 (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
April 12, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000694

State v. Young (Order Dismissing Appeal).  ICA Amended Order Dismissing Appeal, filed 04/13/2021 [ada].

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division
April 12, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000695 [ADA]

State v. Young (Order Dismissing Appeal).

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division
April 12, 2021 ICA CAAP-17-0000066 [ADA]

The Bank of New York Mellon v. Cummings Jr. (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with Case No. CAAP-19-0000513.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit 149 Haw. 173
April 9, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000696 [ADA]

Kondaur Capital Corporation v. Matsuyoshi (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration by Ginoza, Chief Judge).  ICA Order Denying Motion for Recusal or Disqualification by Wadsworth, J., filed 02/18/2021 [ada], 150 Haw. 1.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 03/01/2021. ICA s.d.o., filed 06/28/2024 [ada], 154 Haw. 410.

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
April 9, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000426 [ADA]

Souza v. Souza (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Family Court, 5th Circuit
April 9, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000009 [ADA]

Pina v. Hilo Medical Center (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
April 9, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000599 [ADA]

Butay, Jr. v. Quibuyen (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
April 8, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-20-0000075 [ADA]

State v. Yamashita (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/11/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 470.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/01/2021.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/05/2022 [ada], 151 Haw. 390.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
April 8, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-19-0000563 [ADA]

State v. Manion (Amended Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 10/30/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 334.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/22/2020.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/2021.  S.Ct. Amended Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/2021 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/16/2021.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/30/2021 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/03/2022 [ada], 151 Haw. 267.  Concurring Opinion by Eddins, J., in Which McKenna, J., Joins [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by Wilson, J. [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 06/09/2022 [ada]

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
April 8, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-19-0000679 [ADA]

State v. Stern (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/28/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 473.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/09/2021.

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Kona Division
April 8, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000577 [ADA]

State v. Pulgados (Order of Correction).  ICA Opinion, filed 10/30/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 361.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/19/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/03/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
April 8, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000464 [ADA]

State v. Torres.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/08/2021.  ICA Amended Order of Correction, filed 10/08/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 149 Haw. 198
April 8, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-14-0000987

State v. Fleming (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).  ICA mem. op., filed 08/23/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 415.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 09/06/2017 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/06/2017. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/21/2017 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 06/22/2018.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/16/2018 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/20/2021.  S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Reconsideration in Part, filed 04/29/2021 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended s.d.o., filed 04/29/2021 [ada], 149 Haw. 153.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
April 8, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000243 [ADA]

State v. Gimbernat (s.d.o., affirmed, vacated and remanded).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/03/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/19/2021 [ada].

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division 149 Haw. 173
April 7, 2021 S.Ct SCPW-21-0000176 [ADA]

Florence, Jr. v. Wilson (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 03/22/2021.

Original Proceeding
April 7, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-17-0000727 [ADA]

State v. Riveira (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 12/11/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 470.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/01/2021.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/31/2021 [ada], 149 Haw. 427.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
April 6, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000067 [ADA]

State v. Capobianco (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/16/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/15/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit 149 Haw. 196
April 5, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-19-0000716 [ADA]

In re: TJ (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 12/08/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 360.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/08/2021.

Family Court, 1st Circuit
April 5, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000494 [ADA]

State v. Rosa (Order Dismissing Certiorari Proceeding).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/27/2019 [ada], 145 Haw. 441.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/03/2020.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari and Remanding the Case to the Circuit Court for Determination of Appointment of Counsel, filed 02/13/2020 [ada].

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
April 5, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-16-0000167 [ADA]

Carvalho v. AIG Hawaii Insurance Company, Inc. (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 11/16/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 370.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/08/2021.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 01/11/2022 [ada], 150 Haw. 381.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
April 5, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000781 [ADA]

State v. Hardoby (mem. op., vacated and remanded).  ICA s.d.o., filed 11/22/2019 [ada], 145 Haw. 297.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 11/25/2019.  ICA Order Denying Reconsideration, filed 12/05/2019 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2019.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/13/2020 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit 149 Haw. 144
April 5, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000619 [ADA]

In re: BK (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 1st Circuit 149 Haw. 172
April 1, 2021 S.Ct SCPW-21-0000161 [ADA]

In re: Grandinetti (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus).  Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 03/19/2021.  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/09/2021.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/14/2021 [ada].

Original Proceeding
April 1, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000553 [ADA]

Enocencio v. Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  ICA Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal, filed 03/18/2021 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 03/28/2021. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/05/2021.  ICA Order Dismissing Motion for Reconsideration, filed 04/23/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
April 1, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000760 [ADA]

U.S. Bank National Association v. The Estate of Stuart D. Edwards (Order).  ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 03/09/2021 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 03/18/2021.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/11/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/09/2021 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/19/2021.  S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/23/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
March 31, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-18-0000755 [ADA]

State v. Agdinaoay (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 10/26/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 333.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/16/2021.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 11/30/2021 [ada], 150 Haw. 223.  Dissenting Opinion By Recktenwald, C.J., in Which Nakayama, J., Joins [ada].

Family Court, 1st Circuit
March 31, 2021 S.Ct SCPW-20-0000509 [ADA]

In re: Individuals in Custody of the State of Hawai‘i (Order Granting Respondent Steven S. Alm’s Motion to Amend the August 27, 2020 Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants).  Dissent to (1) Order Granting Respondent Steven S. Alm’s Motion to Amend the August 27, 2020 Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Matters and (2) Order to Show Cause by Wilson, J. [ada].  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/12/2020.  S.Ct. Order, filed 08/13/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/14/2020 [ada].  Dissent, filed 08/15/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/16/2020.   Amended Dissent, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/17/2020. Concurring and Dissenting Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and  Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/19/2020 [ada].  Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration filed 08/19/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants at the Maui Community Correctional Center, the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center, and the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, filed 08/24/2020 [ada].  Concurrence and Dissent by Wilson, J.  Motion to Compel Compliance, filed 08/24/2020.  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration, filed 08/26/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants, filed 08/27/2020 [ada].  Concurrence and Dissent to Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants, [ada].  S.Ct Order Denying Petitioner’s “Motion to Compel Compliance With This Court’s Orders, filed 09/01/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Dissent to Amended Order Re: Felony Defendants (Filed August 18, 2020); Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants at Maui Community Correctional Center, Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center, and Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center (Filed August 24, 2020); Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants (Filed August 27, 2020); and Order Denying Petitioner’s “Motion to Compel Compliance With This Court’s Orders” (Filed September 1, 2020), filed 02/18/2021 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Concluding Proceeding, filed 04/16/2021 [ada].  Dissent to Order Concluding Proceeding by Wilson, J. [ada].

Original Proceeding
March 31, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000160 [ADA]

State v. Salvas (mem. op., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit 149 Haw. 152
March 31, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000108 [ADA]

State v. Calventas (mem. op., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division 149 Haw. 151
March 31, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000420 [ADA]

State v. Joo (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/04/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/02/2021 [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division 149 Haw. 196
March 31, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000442 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Niko (Order Approving the March 19, 2021 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
March 30, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-19-0000563 [ADA]

State v. Manion (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).    ICA mem. op., filed 10/30/2020 [ada], 148 Haw. 334.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/22/2020.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/2021.  S.Ct. Amended Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/28/2021 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/16/2021.  S.Ct Amended Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/08/2021 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/03/2022 [ada], 151 Haw. 267.  Concurring Opinion by Eddins, J., in Which McKenna, J., Joins [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by Wilson, J. [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 06/09/2022 [ada]

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
March 30, 2021 S.Ct SCWC-16-0000532 [ADA]

Rapozo v. State (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 03/12/2021 [ada], 149 Haw. 104.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/25/2021.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/20/2021.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/27/2021 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/22/2021 [ada], 150 Haw. 66.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
March 30, 2021 S.Ct SCPW-21-0000070 [ADA]

Webster v. State (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 02/16/2021.

Original Proceeding
March 30, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000579 [ADA]

State v. Stan (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 06/10/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/03/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 149 Haw. 172
March 30, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000741 [ADA]

State v. Becker (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/06/2021.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/06/2021 [ada].

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit 149 Haw. 172
March 30, 2021 ICA CAAP-18-0000614 [ADA]

State v. Pelen (mem. op., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division 149 Haw. 151
March 30, 2021 ICA CAAP-17-0000355 [ADA]

In re: The Raymond K. Tanaka Trust Dated October 5, 1991 (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 149 Haw. 151
March 30, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000080 [ADA]

State v. Lajala.

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit 149 Haw. 186
March 29, 2021 ICA CAAP-20-0000146 [ADA]

State v. Cabiles (Order Approving Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Family Court, 1st Circuit
March 29, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000008 [ADA]

Lankford v. State (s.d.o. vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 149 Haw. 105
March 29, 2021 ICA CAAP-19-0000133 [ADA]

Karamatsu v. State (s.d.o., affirmed in part, vacated in part and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division 149 Haw. 172
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