Bill > HB401

This bill amends Section 604-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase the number of district court judges in the Third Judicial Circuit from three to four judges. Specifically, the bill adds a fourth judge to the Third Circuit's district court, expanding the existing judicial resources in that region. The new judge will be styled as the "fourth judge" and can be utilized by the chief justice to address case urgency or volume, potentially helping to manage the court's workload more effectively. The bill allows the chief justice to designate an administrative judge for the circuit and provides flexibility in judicial assignments, such as allowing judges to substitute for or act in addition to other district judges when necessary. The legislation will take effect immediately upon approval, providing an immediate expansion of judicial capacity in the Third Judicial Circuit of Hawaii.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401&year=2025