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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Gov. Neil Abercrombie has approved the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Kona Judiciary Complex. The FEIS now goes to Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, who will select the site for the complex. “We have been holding court in three different locations in Kona. Our law library is in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Kona Judiciary Complex has been published and is available on the Office of Environmental Quality Control website. The FEIS identified seven Candidate Sites in the Kailua-Kona area: Candidate Site Tax Map Key (TMK)* Land Owner A Kaloko Makai 3-7-3-009:025 SCD-TSA Kaloko Makai LLC B Kealakehe […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Accounting and General Services and the state Judiciary have released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Kona Judiciary Complex Site Selection. The DEIS is available for review on the Office of Environmental Quality Control website: http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/oeqc/index.html or directly at Kona Judiciary Complex Site Selection DEIS. The DEIS […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In an effort to improve Hawaii’s prisons and criminal justice system, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced a collaborative effort called “justice reinvestment” to reduce the number of prisoners being sent out of state, lower recidivism and prevent crime. The initiative is a partnership between the state, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On behalf of the employees of the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Judiciary’s statewide Japan Relief Fund coordinator Lori Okita has presented a $19,489 check for the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund to Coralie Matayoshi, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter. The Judiciary’s donation will be used by […]

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In his first State of the Judiciary address, delivered Jan. 26 to a joint session of the State Senate and House, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing the Hawaii State Judiciary. State of the Judiciary President Tsutsui, Speaker Say, Lt. Governor Schatz, members of the House and Senate, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced Judge Sabrina Shizue McKenna as his nomination for associate justice to the Supreme Court. “This is the most important decision I have made in my career,” Abercrombie said. “This appointment sets the course for the state and its legal direction for the next several years. I am completely […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Judiciary has released a report, “Justice in Jeopardy,” which details the impacts that furloughs and budget cuts have had on court users and the general public. “These reductions have had substantial negative effects throughout the judicial system, by reducing, delaying and in some cases eliminating important services. Notably, Hawaii’s families […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is pleased to announce the selection of Rodney A. Maile as the new Administrative Director of the Courts effective Dec. 1, 2010. “Maile is well qualified to assume this very important position, having served in various administrative capacities, most recently as the Deputy Director for the Department of […]

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Hawaii 24/7 reporting by Margaret Masunaga Mark Recktenwald returned Wednesday, Nov. 3 to Kona as Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. During his visit he addressed judges, court administrators and attorneys with the West Hawaii Bar Association. Recktenwald pledged to work toward a new judiciary complex in West Hawaii, where the family, district and […]

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Mayor Billy Kenoi, Judge Ronald Ibarra among guests at Honolulu ceremony for new chief justice

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle has nominated Associate Justice Mark E. Recktenwald to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Recktenwald, 54, would succeed Chief Justice Ronald Moon to become Hawaii’s fifth Chief Justice. He would serve an initial 10-year term as the head of the State’s highest court, while overseeing the […]

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Please join us for “talk story” with the Honorable Mark Recktenwald, Associate Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Justice Recktenwald will provide us with updates on matters of interest concerning the judiciary and answer questions during this informal session with WHBA members.

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