Second Circuit (Maui County) Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel

WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi – The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi) is seeking applicants for independent grand jury counsel. The compensation shall be as provided by law.

Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi establishes that whenever a grand jury is impaneled, an independent counsel shall be appointed, as provided by law, to advise the members of the grand jury regarding matters brought before it.

In accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (§612-51 to §612-57), the chief justice of the state supreme court appoints grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits of the state, selecting from among those individuals licensed to practice law in Hawaiʻi who are not public employees.

If you are interested in being considered for a one-year appointment, please submit a letter indicating your interest and a resume by February 7, 2025 to:

Chief Judge Peter T. Cahill
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, Hawaiʻi 96793

or by email to:

courtroom2.2cc@courts.hawaii.gov

 

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Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi island) Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel

HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi Island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona. The compensation shall be as provided by law.

Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi establishes that whenever a grand jury is impaneled an independent counsel shall be appointed, as provided by law, to advise the members of the grand jury regarding matters brought before it.

In accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (§612-51 to §612-57), the chief justice of the state supreme court appoints grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits of the state, selecting from among those individuals licensed to practice law in Hawaiʻi who are not public employees.

If you are interested in being considered for a one-year appointment for either Hilo or Kona, please submit a letter indicating your interest and a resume by April 15, 2025 to:

Chief Judge Wendy M. DeWeese
Keahuolū Courthouse
74-5451 Kamakaʻeha Avenue
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi 96740

Also, please fax or email a copy to:

Robert D.S. Kim
Chief Court Administrator
Fax: 808-961-7577
Email: cca.3jc@courts.hawaii.gov