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Judiciary expands free menstrual products to eight facilities in Hawaii
The Judiciary in Hawaii has expanded access to free menstrual products by installing dispensers in restrooms at two more of its facilities. -
Sonya H. Toma appointed District Family Court Judge for Maui County
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today announced the appointment of Sonya H. Toma as a judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County. -
Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Oʻahu District Family Judge
The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the First Circuit, covering the island of Oʻahu, State of Hawaiʻi. -
Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for District Family Judge on Oʻahu
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced the nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii. -
Hawaiʻi announces nominees for District Judge position on Oʻahu
Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi, Article VI, Section 3, the chief justice is tasked with filling a vacancy in the district courts by appointing a nominee from a list provided by the Judicial Selection Commission. -
Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for First Circuit Court judge
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced the nominees for the position of Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii. -
Hawai'i announces nominees for chief judge at intermediate court
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced its list of nominees for the position of Chief Judge in the Intermediate Court of Appeals, State of Hawaiʻi. -
Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for First Circuit Court judge in Hawai'i
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced the nominees for the anticipated vacancy of Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, located on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. -
Chief Justice seeks public comment on First Circuit judicial nominees
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has called for public input on candidates for judicial positions in the District Court and District Family Court of the First Circuit, covering the island of Oʻahu. -
Hawaiʻi judiciary maintains commitment to bilingual court communication amid national changes
On March 1, 2025, a new presidential Executive Order declared English as the official national language of the United States. -
Hawai'i seeks applicants for ethics and campaign spending commissions
The Judicial Council of Hawaiʻi is actively seeking applicants for upcoming vacancies on two significant state commissions: the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission and the Campaign Spending Commission. -
Hawaiʻi announces nominees for Third Circuit Court judge vacancy
The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the position of Circuit Judge at the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, located on the island of Hawaiʻi. -
Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Maui's District Family Judge
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the Second Circuit, covering the island of Maui, Hawaii. -
Public invited to comment on judicial nominees for Second Circuit vacancy
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has announced the opening of a public comment period for judicial nominees to fill a vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, which covers Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i. The Judicial Selection... -
Hoapili Hale courthouse closed due to water service interruption
The Second Circuit courthouse, Hoapili Hale, located in Wailuku, Hawaii, is closed due to a temporary water service interruption. -
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to implement NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has declared that it will implement the NextGen Bar Exam starting with the July 2028 bar examination. -
Courthouses in Hawaii close due to severe weather
The Keahuolū Courthouse in Kailua-Kona and the South Kohala District Court in Waimea have been closed for the rest of the day. -
Court interpreter workshops scheduled across Hawaii in early 2025
The Hawaii Judiciary is inviting bilingual individuals to register for the 2025 Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops. -
Chief Justice Recktenwald delivers final State of Judiciary Address
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his eighth and final State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday during a joint session of the State Senate and House in Honolulu. -
Chief Justice Recktenwald to present judiciary address at Hawaii Capitol
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is scheduled to deliver the State of the Judiciary address on January 23, 2025.