No additional court closures are planned today due to inclement weather. As previously announced, all state courts and Judiciary operations on Oʻahu will be closed on Friday, April 10. Courts in Maui County, on Hawaiʻi Island, and on Kauaʻi will remain open as scheduled.
Proposed Rule Changes
The Supreme Court of Hawai`i seeks your comments on proposed rules changes when documents appear below. You may submit your comments in writing to the Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by FAX to 808-539-4801, or via our online form.
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Proposal to amend Rule 40.1 of the Hawai‘i Rules of Appellate Procedure — DISPOSITION DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI — Deadline extended to April 13, 2026.
Comment Deadline: April 13, 2026 -
Proposal to Amend Rule 20 and Rule 41 of the Hawaiʻi Probate Rules
Comment Deadline: June 30, 2026 -
Proposal to amend the Hawai‘i Rules of Appellate Procedure RULE 4 – APPEALS, WHEN TAKEN
Comment Deadline: July 6, 2026