The following notices were posted to the JSC website on Friday, 11 July 2025 under:
Notice of Judicial Vacancy
Please note the following:
This posting for the District Judge, District Court of the First Circuit (island of O'ahu) is additional to the posting on Friday, 9 May 2025. There are a total of two (2) positions. If applying for both, please indicate your intention on your Application.
- The Chief Justice has the discretion to assign a District Judge/District Family Judge to either the District Court or Family Court as provided under Section 571-8 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.
- Each judge shall reside in the judicial circuit for which the judge is appointed under Section 604-2 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.
If You Previously Applied:
- If you have previously submitted an application for a different and/or same judicial position after 11 July 2024, please call the JSC office (808-538-5200) and leave a message or submit an email to (judselect.comm@courts.hawaii.gov) to determine what form you will need to submit to apply for the judicial vacancy position.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED BY REGULAR US MAIL (TRACKING IS OPTIONAL).
DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS VIA FED EX, UPS AND/OR CERTIFIED MAIL. ANY MAIL REQUIRING A SIGNATURE MAY BE SENT BACK AND YOU RUN THE RISK OF MISSING THE DEADLINE.
Helpful Links:
Current vacancies and pending petitions for retention: Judicial Selection Commission Homepage
Instructions for the Application for Judicial Office: Application for Judicial Office
Instructions for the Required Supplement: Your Current Credit Report: Required Supplement: Your Current Credit Report
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