HONOLULU – The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a significant milestone on March 18 with its first Circuit Court graduation ceremony, recognizing seven participants who successfully completed the... read more

The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a major milestone on March 18, as seven participants became its first Circuit Court graduates. There are now 42 participants enrolled in... read more

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary and alleging that... read more

On March 16, 2026, Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna established a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine emerging trends affecting the state’s attorney workforce and to develop... read more

Judiciary operations continue, and courts statewide remain open today (March 20, 2026), with the exception of Wahiawā District Court, which closed early this morning.

HONOLULU – Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, is closed today, Friday, March 20, due to inclement weather. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order extending... read more

HONOLULU – Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order establishing a Task Force on Hawaiʻi Legal Services to examine the growing shortage of attorneys in the state... read more

Kāneʻohe District Court, located at 45-939 Poʻokela Street, and Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, will be closed to the public Monday, March 16, for storm-related cleanup after... read more

HONOLULU – Kāneʻohe District Court, located at 45-939 Poʻokela Street, and Wahiawā District Court, located at 1034 Kilani Avenue, will be closed to the public Monday, March 16, for storm-related cleanup... read more

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announces that state courts and Judiciary operations on Hawaiʻi Island will also be closed on Friday, March 13, due to inclement weather. Courts on Oʻahu,... read more