29 Apr 2013 16:00:00 PST

The Hawaii State Judiciary, along with other state and federal courts and bar associations across the nation, is sponsoring activities in commemoration of Law Day on May 1. Many of the activities center on this year's Law Day theme, "Realizing the Dream: Equality for All." The theme celebrates the ...More More

25 Apr 2013 16:00:00 PST

Ka`ahumanu Hale, the Circuit Court courthouse at 777 Punchbowl Street, is closed to the public this morning (Thursday, April 25). A suspicious package was identified outside the courthouse which prompted an evacuation of the courthouse and nearby buildings. Court hearings scheduled for the morning...More More

17 Apr 2013 16:00:00 PST

The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board and Disciplinary Board have openings on their respective boards. General qualifications for these positions include sound judgment, affirmative interest in the organization, willingness and ability to devote time to perform necessary duties which inv...More More

01 Apr 2013 16:00:00 PST

The Judicial Council is extending the deadline in its search to find qualified applicants to fill two vacancies on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission. The new application deadline is April 30, 2013.  The Judicial Council is also seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy on the Campaign Sp...More More

01 Mar 2013 16:00:00 PST

The Judicial Council is extending the deadline in its search to find qualified applicants to fill two vacancies on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission. The new application deadline is March 31, 2013.  The Judicial Council is also seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy on the Campaign Sp...More More

06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 PST

Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald today delivered his biennial State of the Judiciary address on the Judiciary’s new YouTube channel. It is the first time the speech has been delivered via social media. “The tradition of Hawaii’s chief justice presenting a report ...More More

04 Feb 2013 16:00:00 PST

The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission created by the expiration of Commissioner Maria Sullivan’s four-year term on June 30, 2012. The council is also seeking nominees to fill the unexpired term of Les Knudsen who resigned. Knudsen's...More More

02 Jan 2013 16:00:00 PST

Kauikeaouli Hale, the District Court courthouse at 1111 Alakea Street, will be closed to the public for the remainder of the day (January 2, 2013) due to an electrical problem that has affected elevator and escalator service, and water service above the 4th floor. Court hearings scheduled for today ...More More

02 Jan 2013 16:00:00 PST

Kauikeaouli Hale, the District Court courthouse at 1111 Alakea Street, is currently closed to the public (January 2, 2013) due to an electrical problem that has affected elevator and escalator service, and water service above the 4th floor. Court hearings that were to have been heard this morning ha...More More

27 Dec 2012 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed Kevin A. Souza to the District Family Court of the First Circuit (Oahu). Souza has served as a per diem judge in the District Family Court on Oahu since February 2012, and has a private law practice specializing in criminal defense and civil litigati...More More

17 Dec 2012 16:00:00 PST

On behalf of the Hawaii State Judiciary, I extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Inouye and the Senator's family. Senator Inouye dedicated his life to serving the people of Hawaii and our nation. He was a decorated war hero, a great statesman, and a tireless advocate for equality and justice. His pa...More More

06 Dec 2012 16:00:00 PST

The Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to become court interpreters. Applications are now being accepted for the next state court interpreter orientation workshop to be held on each of the major islands in February and March. Completion of the two-day workshop i...More More

04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 PST

Hawai`i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald and First Circuit Deputy Chief Judge Mark Browning will officially open the “Kapolei Access to Justice Room” on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 12 noon at the Ronald T. Y. Moon Judiciary Complex. “In this economy, we have an increas...More More

27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for a newly created position at the District Family Court of the First Circuit (Island of Oahu), authorized by the 2012 Hawai`i State Legislature under Act 107, Session Laws of Hawai`i. The name...More More

24 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PST

Judge Barbara Richardson holds an engraved crystal award and a framed proclamation. She is pictured here with Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald after receiving the award. Barbara Richardson, deputy chief judge of the First Circuit District Court, was named the 2012 Jurist of the Year by Hawaii Suprem...More More