22 Jul 2010 16:00:00 PST

On July 22, Governor Lingle nominated Katherine G. Leonard as chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court at a 3 p.m. news conference at the State Captiol. The State Senate will schedule a confirmation hearing to consider Judge Leonard's nomination....More More

07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 PST

The District Court’s statewide telephone payment system for traffic fines and fees was upgraded July 1. Now, users enter a citation number using the keys on a touch-tone telephone and no longer have to speak the letters and numbers of the citation into the phone. The numbers for the pay-by-pho...More More

29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Supreme Court will convene in special session to honor the late ChiefJustice William S. Richardson on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. inthe Supreme Court Courtroom, Ali`iolani Hale, 417 S. King Street.  Thespecial session is anticipated to last approximately one hour.  Friends an...More More

23 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Hawaii Supreme Court and the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals will introduce electronic filing in the appellate courts in the near future. August 23, 2010 is the tentative implementation date.  Facilitated training will be offered before implementation.In the meantime, the following may...More More

17 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Hawaii State Judiciary has been increasing its use of online Internet programs to operate more efficiently and better serve the public. Earlier this year, the Judiciary started using social media to inform Twitter fans and Facebook followers about the potential impact of legislative bills on the...More More

14 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

"Tough Love" is a feature story about the HOPE Probation program appearing in this month's Honolulu Magazine issue....More More

29 May 2010 16:00:00 PST

  Guided by Kahuna Braven Kalama Cabigon, Chief Justice Ronald Moon (left), Senate President Colleen Hanabusa (right), and many others who played a significant role in the construction of the Kapolei Judiciary Complex untied the maile at the main entrance of the courthouse during the May 28 de...More More

03 May 2010 16:00:00 PST

Congratulations to the following individuals who passed the February 2010 exam (accessible PDF version)for admission to the Hawaii State Bar. These individuals are not eligible to engage in the practice of law in this jurisdiction until they meet all other requirements set forth in Hawaii Supreme Co...More More

22 Apr 2010 16:00:00 PST

It has been about a month since the First Circuit Family Court moved into its new home at 4675 Kapolei Parkway and things are finally settling down.  Boxes are unpacked, employees have settled in, and attorneys and other users appear to be finding their way around the building without too much ...More More

01 Apr 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Second Circuit Family Court (Maui) needs volunteers to represent the best interests of a child who is a victim in a child abuse or neglect case. The child’s advocate, called a VGAL, acts as an independent fact-finder who plays a vital role by keeping the court informed of the child&rsquo...More More

08 Mar 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Kapolei Court Complex located at the junction of Kapolei Parkway and Kamokila Boulevard across from Costco, will be opening in phases beginning in February, 2010. The Kapolei Court Complex will include the Family Court of the First Circuit; District Court of the First Circuit, Waianae Division;...More More

04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 PST

Issues involved in Family Court cases are often emotionally charged and, in many case types, the information is confidential by law. Honolulu Magazine's Jana Wolf gained special access to the Oahu Family Court to shed light on what happens inside. Honolulu Magazine's "Hawaii Family Court" article...More More

24 Feb 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Judiciary is pleased to announce the opening of the District Court of the First Circuit, Wai'anae Division at the new Kapolei Court Complex (“Kapolei Courthouse”) effective March 22, 2010.  The Kapolei Courthouse is located at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707 and th...More More

26 Jan 2010 16:00:00 PST

STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS by the HONORABLE RONALD T. Y. MOON Chief Justice, Hawai‘i Supreme CourtWednesday, January 27, 2010NoonSenate Chambers, State Capitol President Hanabusa, Speaker Say, Governor Lingle, distinguished members of the twenty-fifth Legislature, former First Lady Mrs. A...More More

22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 PST

We hope you like the new Judiciary website. It is more functional and cheaper to maintain than the old site and is easier to use by first-time visitors and people with disabilities. While the web address of the home page (http://www.courts.state.hi.us) remains the same, addresses for most of the oth...More More