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CONNECT-A-VET: First Circuit Veterans Treatment Court Reaches Out To Veterans In The Community
HONOLULU, HI- The Veterans Treatment Court of the First Circuit teamed up with community service providers to host the Hawaii State Judiciary’s first “Connect...Read More
Honoring the Late Judge John T. Vail
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued a Proclamation in honor of Judge John T. Vail who served the Judiciary with honor and distinction as a judge on the Islan...Read More
Judge Takase Recognized As ‘Distinguished Alumni’ at UH Hilo
Third Circuit Deputy Chief Judge Barbara Takase was recognized as a ‘Distinguished Alumni’ by UH Hilo at a special awards banquet held on Saturday, Feb...Read More
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The Supreme Court of Hawai`i seeks your comments on recent proposed rules changes shown below. Please submit your comments in writing to the Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by facsimile to 539-4801, or via our online form online form.
- Proposed Amendments to Rules 1.6 and 7.1 of the Hawaii Electronic Filing and Service Rules -- ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE BY CLERK OF THE COURT
Comment Deadline: April 30, 2016
- Proposal to amend the Commentary to Rule 5(b) of the Hawaii Probate Rules -- POTENTIAL DOUBLE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT
Comment Deadline: June 14, 2016
- Proposal to amend Rule 35(c)(2) of the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure -- CITATION
Comment Deadline: June 26, 2016