19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Nominating Committee of the Supreme Court has announced it is accepting applications from attorneys wishing to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners.  The Committee will make recommendations to the Supreme Court which will make the final selections. The Board examines, recommends a...More More

11 Aug 2010 16:00:00 PST

In light of the shortage of sheriffs on the Big Island and the Sheriffs Office’s new requirement that unless two officers are available to staff a courthouse none will be provided, proceedings normally heard at the District Courts of North Kohala and Hamakua will be heard at the South Kohala D...More More

04 Aug 2010 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Ronald T. Y. Moon appointed Blaine J. Kobayashi as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit (islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai). Kobayashi fills the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Judge Simone Polak. A partner with the Carlsmith Ball law firm on Maui, Kobaya...More More

02 Aug 2010 16:00:00 PST

On August 6, the Hawaii State Judiciary will begin mailing 225,000 juror questionnaires to 85,000 residents on Oahu, 50,000 on Maui, 65,000 on Hawai`i and 25,000 on Kauai.  Those who receive questionnaires must complete and return the questionnaire to the Jury Pool Office.  Anyone who fail...More More

15 Jul 2010 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Ronald T. Y. Moon announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy at the District Court of the Second Circuit (island of Maui).  The vacancy occurred upon the expiration of the term of Judge Simone Polak on May 27, 2010. The names submitted f...More More

14 Jul 2010 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon today appointed Sherri-Ann L. Iha, Steven M. Nakashima, Michael K. Tanigawa and Matthew J. Viola to fill judicial vacancies in the District Court of the First Circuit. The chief justice appoints district court judges from a list of not less than six nominees submitted ...More More

24 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

The fee for a traffic abstract will increase from $7 to $20 on July 1, 2010.The Hawaii State Judiciary has been charging $7 for a certified traffic abstract since 1996, $5 of which was deposited into the state general fund and $2 into the Judiciary Computer Special Fund. In accordance with a measure...More More

22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

Chief Justice Ronald T. Y. Moon announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for one vacancy at the District Court of the First Circuit and three vacancies at the District Family Court of the First Circuit (island of Oahu).  The vacancies occurred upon the elevation of...More More

09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 PST

The requirement that appeals from trial courts and state agencies be filed first with the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) instead of the Hawaii Supreme Court will become permanent on June 29. To speed the appellate process and reduce a backlog in the Supreme Court, Act 202 changing the jurisdict...More More

04 May 2010 16:00:00 PST

In celebration of National Law Day on May 1, the Hawai`i State Judiciary is sponsoring free public programs at courthouses in Hilo, Honolulu and Lihue during the first week in May. On the Big Island on Wednesday, May 5 Together with the Hawaii County Bar Association, the Third Circuit is hosting a &...More More

06 Apr 2010 16:00:00 PST

The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board and Disciplinary Board have openings on their respective boards.  General qualifications include sound judgment, affirmative interest in the organization, and willingness and ability to perform necessary duties, including learning the procedures...More More

31 Mar 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’s...More More

16 Feb 2010 16:00:00 PST

For Media Release: February 16, 2010 The deadline to apply for a position on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission has been extended from February 12 to March 12.  The Judicial Council is seeking to fill two vacancies that will occur on June 30, 2010. Applicants must be United States citizens, res...More More

25 Jan 2010 16:00:00 PST

For Media Release: January 25, 2010 The Hawaii State Judiciary is in need of language interpreters -- particularly those who can interpret in Chuukese, Ilokano, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Marshallese, Japanese, Tagalog, Pohnpeian, Tongan, Samoan, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Laotian.  Interested ...More More

20 Jan 2010 16:00:00 PST

For Hawaii Island Media Release: January 20, 2010 Homeowners on the Big Island who have been served with a foreclosure action on the residential property that they occupy may ask to participate in mediation with the lender before the case is heard by a judge. Lenders seeking to foreclose on owner-oc...More More