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The circuit courts are organized into four circuits: First: Oahu (based in Honolulu) Second: Maui, Molokai, and Lanai (based in Wailuku) Third: Hawaii (based in Hilo) Fifth: Kauai and Niihau (based in Lihue) There is currently no Fourth Circuit, because the Fourth Circuit merged into the Third Circuit in 1943. The largest and most important of ...
The primary civil and criminal court in Hawaii is the body known as the Hawaii state circuit courts. They rule all jury trial cases and have exclusive jurisdiction over probate, guardianship and criminal felony cases as well as civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000. The Hawaii State family courts deal with family law.
[14] In 1992, the court expanded to one chief judge and three associate judges. [15] In 2001, the court expanded to one chief judge and five associate judges. [16] In 2004, Hawaii changed its appellate procedure so that all appeals from the lower courts and agency decisions would now go directly to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, meaning ...
A state Circuit Court has ruled in favor of plaintiffs challenging a Hawaii law that prevented traditional midwives from assisting in pregnancies and births without state-issued licenses.
On Jan. 23, 2023, Ian Schweitzer petitioned the Circuit Court under Rule 40 of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure to vacate his conviction, order his release and dismiss his indictment.
Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court [1] Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals [2] Hawaii state circuit courts (4 circuits) [3] Hawaii State family courts (4 circuits) [4] Hawaii state district courts (including Small Claims Court) [5] Hawaiʻi State Land Court [6] Hawaii Tax Appeal Court [6] Federal courts located in Hawaii. United States District ...
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A study of Supreme Court cases during the first six terms of the Roberts Court (2005–2010) resolving circuit splits found that the Supreme Court upheld the view held by the majority of circuits in 51.5 percent of all cases. [48]