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Recent News About Hawaii State Judiciary
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Hoapili Hale closes temporarily due to water service interruption
The Second Circuit courthouse, Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, Hawaii, has been closed due to a temporary water service interruption.
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to implement NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has confirmed the adoption of the NextGen Bar Exam for future bar examination candidates.
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Courthouses in Hawaii close due to severe weather
The Keahuolū Courthouse in Kailua-Kona and the South Kohala District Court in Waimea are closed for the rest of the day.
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Court interpreter orientation workshops scheduled across Hawaii
If you are bilingual and interested in utilizing your language skills, consider registering for the Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops.
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Chief Justice Recktenwald delivers final State of Judiciary Address
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his final State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday during a joint session of the State Senate and House.
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Chief Justice Recktenwald to present judiciary address at Hawaii Capitol
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is set to deliver the State of the Judiciary address on January 23, 2025.
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Second Circuit seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel in Maui County
The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, which includes Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, is currently seeking applicants for the position of independent grand jury counsel.
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Third Circuit seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel on Hawaiʻi Island
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit on Hawaiʻi Island is inviting applications for the role of independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona.
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Applications open for per diem judge positions on Hawai'i island
The District Family and District Court of the Third Circuit on Hawaiʻi island is currently seeking attorneys interested in serving as per diem judges.
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Access to justice rooms offer free legal help across Hawaii
Since 2012, the Kapolei Access to Justice Room (KAJR) has offered over 3,090 free consultations to O‘ahu residents, focusing on family law.
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court educates students with community outreach at Mililani High
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court held a session at Mililani High School on December 10, as part of the Judiciary's Courts in the Community outreach program.
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Judge M. Kanani Laubach receives Meritorious Service Award from Hawaiʻi County Bar Association
Third Circuit Deputy Chief Judge M. Kanani Laubach has been recognized by the Hawaiʻi County Bar Association with the Meritorious Service Award.
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Discussion explores queer justice history in Hawaii
A virtual discussion titled "Kaulike No Nā Mea A Pau: Toward Queer Justice in Hawaiʻi" is set to take place on Monday, November 25, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m. (HST) via Zoom.
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Chief Justice Recktenwald receives second Spirit of Justice Award
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald was honored with the Spirit of Justice Award by the Hawaii Justice Foundation (HJF) at their annual meeting on October 29.
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Hawai'i honors pro bono attorneys and student essay winners at annual celebration
Attorneys who provided free legal services were recognized at the Hawaiʻi Access to Justice Commission’s 2024 Pro Bono Celebration on October 30 in Honolulu.
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Hilo Courthouse warns public about phone scams targeting residents
The public is being alerted to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Hilo Courthouse, known as Hale Kaulike, in an effort to extort money from residents of Hawaiʻi Island.
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Justice McKenna serves as volunteer justice pro tem in Northern Mariana Islands
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna recently visited Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam.
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Law & Justice Academy introduces high schoolers to legal world
HILO, Hawaiʻi – A group of 20 high school students from various schools on Hawaiʻi Island spent their fall break at the first Hilo Law & Justice Academy held at Hale Kaulike (Hilo courthouse). This three-day program was designed to educate students about civics and the legal system, culminating in a mock trial exercise.
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Judge Wendy M. DeWeese honored for community contributions by Going Home Hawaiʻi
Third Circuit Chief Judge Wendy M. DeWeese was recently recognized with the Ka Lehua Kea Hiwahiawa Award by Going Home Hawaiʻi for her significant contributions to the community on Hawaiʻi island. The award ceremony took place as part of Going Home Hawaiʻi's 20th-anniversary celebrations, which marks two decades of aiding individuals in reintegrating into community life through various support services.
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Judiciary hosts successful bench warrant recall clinic in Waiʻanae
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary judges and staff dedicated a Saturday afternoon to assist individuals with bench warrant and penal summons recalls at the Waiʻanae Public Library. The clinic, which focused on traffic and petty misdemeanor cases, processed 46 ex-parte motions prepared by the Office of the Public Defender. New hearing dates were assigned for those seeking assistance.