Overview of the Hawai'i Judicial System is a unified state court system that functions under one administrative head, the Chief Justice of the Hawai`i Supreme Court.

Hawaii Courts at a Glance provides a quick facts and statistics on the court system.

Hawai'i State Judiciary is one of three branches of state government in Hawai`i, and is responsible for administering justice in an impartial, efficient and accessible manner according to the law.

Administrative Offices of the Courts oversees the overall court system.
Contact Information
(808) 539-4900
Ali`iolani Hale
417 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2902

Hawai'i Supreme Court is the State's highest court that makes binding decisions over cases appealed in lower courts.
Contact Information
(808) 539-4919
Ali`iolani Hale
417 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2902

Intermediate Court of Appeals is the State's second highest court and shares jurisdiction with the Supreme Court in reviewing appealed cases.
Contact Information
(808) 539-4900
Kapuaiwa Building
426 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Land Court is a statewide court of record with exclusive jurisdiction of all applications for the registration of title to land and easements or rights in land held and possessed.
Contact Information
(808) 539-47777
Ka`ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5093

Tax Appeal Court is a statewide court of record with jurisdiction over disputes concerning property, excise, liquor, tobacco, income and insurance taxes, among others.
Contact Information
(808) 539-4777
Ka`ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5093

Circuit Courts rule in all jury trial cases. Locations on all island districts:

Contact Information
O'ahu-First Judicial Circuit
Ka'ahumanu Hale
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5093

Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i-Second Judicial Circuit
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793-1679

Hawai'i-Third Judicial Circuit
75 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4253

Kaua'i-Fifth Judicial Court
3059 Umi Street
Lihu'e, HI 96766-1809

Family Courts rule in all legal matters involving children, such as delinquency, waiver, status offenses, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, adoption, guardianships and detention.

District Courts includes jurisdiction over traffic infractions and landlord-tenant disputes, and non-jury trial civil cases where the contested amount is under $10,000.

Public Records Information Hawaii Court Records includes contact information and/or links to websites containing resources in a search for Hawaii court records.

University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law is dedicated to providing excellence in legal education and scholarship and to promoting justice, ethical responsibility and public service, placing emphasis on environmental law, native Hawaiian rights, ocean law, and Pacific and Asian Legal Studies.
Contact Information
(808) 956-7966
2515 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822-2328
lawadm@hawaii.edu

National/Federal

Federal Grand Jury describes what a Grand Jury is, both federal and state.

United States Bankruptcy Court District of Hawaii offers case information, court information, forms, guidelines, local rules, references, and links to all the services offered by this department.

Inside the Federal Courts explains how the courts work, how they are organized, and how they fit into the U.S. system of government. It may also help students, the media, and the public learn more about the federal courts.

PowerReporting on Crime/Courts/Law offers thousands of free research tools for journalists. Power Reporting is edited by Bill Dedman, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

Covering Crime and Justice: a Guide for Journalists is written by Criminal Justice Journalists.

FirstGov Public Safety and Law is the official U.S. gateway  connecting the world to all U.S. government information and services.
Contact Information
1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636)
U.S. General Services Administration
1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405
FirstGov  

Law Library of Congress Hawai'i includes information on the constitution, executive branch, judiciary, Legislature, legal guides and miscellaneous, and general sources. 

About this project, prepared by Diane Nakashima for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Communications Program, May 2005. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Diane. These links may become out-of-date before an opportunity to update. Revised 04/25/05.