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Recent News About Hawaii State Judiciary
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Chief Justice Recktenwald appoints Sonya Toma as Maui family court judge
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has appointed Sonya H. Toma to a judicial position in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, covering Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Oʻahu district judge
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced a list of nominees for the position of District Judge at the District Court of the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for circuit court vacancy
The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the upcoming judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, located on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
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Chief Justice invites public input on judicial nominations for First Circuit
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has invited public comment on nominees for judicial positions in the District Court of the First Circuit and the District Family Court of the First Circuit, both located on the island of Oʻahu.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for First Circuit Court judge
The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, located on the island of Oʻahu, Hawai'i. This vacancy arose following the retirement of Circuit Judge Shanlyn A....
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Hawaiʻi announces nominees for District Family Judge on Oʻahu
The Judicial Selection Commission has released a list of nominees for the District Family Judge position in the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Oʻahu family judge position
The Judicial Selection Commission has released the names of nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu, State of Hawaiʻi.
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Hawai'i names candidates for Chief Judge at Intermediate Court of Appeals
The Judicial Selection Commission of Hawai'i has released a list of nominees for the position of Chief Judge at the Intermediate Court of Appeals.
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Hawaiʻi Judiciary reaffirms support for bilingual court communication
On March 1, 2025, a new presidential Executive Order declared English as the official national language.
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Hawai'i seeks applicants for ethics and campaign spending commissions
The Judicial Council is inviting applications for upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission.
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Public comments sought on judicial nominees for Maui's family court
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public input on nominees for a vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, covering Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lāna‘i. The Judicial Selection Commission has submitted four names for consideration.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Maui family judge position
The Judicial Selection Commission has released the list of nominees for the position of District Family Judge in the Second Circuit, covering the island of Maui, State of Hawaiʻi.
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Judicial Selection Commission announces nominees for Hawaii's Third Circuit Court
The Judicial Selection Commission has announced the nominees for the position of Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, located on the island of Hawaiʻi.
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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.