#Hawaii State Judiciary
Judicial Council again extends deadline to apply for State Ethics Commission seat
The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary addressing period poverty with free menstrual products
Buildings on the Big Island, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui have free product dispensers.
Hawai‘i County outstanding warrants as of Aug. 25
The Hawaiʻi Police Department provided the following list of 25 people with outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants.
Upcoming court hearings search function now available on eCourt Kokua
This new feature provides this information on all case types, except those that are confidential, such as Family Court cases involving minors.
2024 juror questionnaires to be mailed to Hawaiʻi residents on Aug. 4
Beginning August 4, approximately 255,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed to 90,000 residents on Oʻahu, 60,000 in Maui County, 75,000 on Hawaiʻi Island, and 30,000 on Kauaʻi.
Hawai‘i police release weekly outstanding warrants list
The Hawaiʻi Police Department provided the following list of 25 people with outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants as of June 16, 2023.
3rd Circuit Court Launches Small Claims Online Dispute Resolution Pilot
People on the Big Island filing certain small claims cases will soon have the convenience of doing so online.
Legislature Passes Measure to Support Pilot Program for Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary applauded the Hawaii State Legislature for its support of a three-year pilot program to create a Women’s Court.
Charges Dismissed Against Kona Man Initially Accused of Burglary
Charges against a Kailua-Kona man in connection to home burglaries that occurred in October 2019 have been dismissed.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary to Lift Pandemic Protocols
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary plans to lift pandemic-related restrictions on March 26.
COVID Vaccine, Testing Requirements Implemented for Judiciary Employees
Starting Monday, Sept. 27, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Until October
All other court proceedings, many of which are conducted remotely by Zoom, will be held as scheduled.
Hilo Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee at the Hale Kaulike Courthouse in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced today.
S. Kohala District Courtroom to Temporarily Close Due to Staff Shortage
The South Kohala District Court courtroom will be temporarily closing beginning Dec. 1 for all court hearings due to a shortage of courtroom staff.
A Kona Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Keahuolu Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced today.
Youth Admitted to Juvenile Detention on O‘ahu Tests Positive for COVID-19
An asymptomatic juvenile recently admitted to the Hale Ho‘omalu Juvenile Detention Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary confirmed Sunday.
Third Hawai‘i State Judiciary Employee Diagnosed with COVID-19
A second O‘ahu Family Court employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced today.
Judiciary Reports Second Employee Diagnosed With COVID-19
An O‘ahu Family Court employee tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced Tuesday.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Another Month as COVID-19 Cases Surge
The Office of the Public Defender plans to file motions to dismiss cases as the continued postponement of jury trials is in violation of their clients’ speedy trial rights.
South Kohala District Court to Reopen Aug. 18
The South Kohala District Court, which has been closed since Aug. 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19, will reopen on Aug. 18.
