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  Hawaii State Circuit Courts - dKosopedia
The Second Judicial Circuit is comprised of the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokini.
Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over criminal offenses of state laws that are committed in the respective circuits or transferred by change of venue; actions for penalties and forfeitures incurred under state laws; and civil actions and proceedings.
Circuit Courts share concurrent jurisdiction with District Courts in civil non-jury cases in which the amounts in controversy are between $10,000 and $20,000.
www.dkosopedia.com /wiki/Hawaii_State_Circuit_Courts   (286 words)

  
 Information about the State of Hawaii Government
The governor, the chief executive of Hawaii, is responsible for the execution of laws and the supervision of the executive departments.
The lieutenant governor serves as secretary of state for intergovernmental relations and is responsible for the administration of elections.
Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state of the union on August 21, 1959.
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 World Almanac for Kids
HAWAII, Pacific state of the U.S. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals.
Hawaii is known for its distinct blend of cultural heritages, and the range of the state’s cultural institutions reflects this diversity.
State and federal authorities in the 1990s focused on the status of the more than 200,000 descendants of Hawaii's original inhabitants; income, health, and education levels for these indigenous Hawaiians are markedly lower than among the population at large.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/hawaii.html   (3986 words)

  
 Hawaii Government State Capital Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle Hawaii State Motto
Hawaii was once ruled by kings and much of its history concerns the relationships of the rulers with the outside world of missionaries, traders, and businessmen.
In the executive branch, the Governor is the head of the State of Hawaii and is responsible for the execution of laws and the supervision of the executive departments.
Lingle first served Hawaii as a member of the Maui County Council in 1980 and served five two-year terms She was elected mayor of Maui County in 1990 - at age 37, the youngest person and the first woman to hold this office.
www.netstate.com /states/government/hi_government.htm   (2793 words)

  
 Hawaii - dKosopedia
Hawai'i was the first state in the union to ratify the Equal Rights Ammendment, to allow abortions, pass a pre-paid health insurance law and pass a statewide zoning law.
Racism is a concern in an ethnically diverse state of Hawaii, and "traditional Values" are strong (albeit from a wide and divergent range borrowing from all Pacific cultures).
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani The overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in her own words, Hawaii's last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Hawaii   (839 words)

  
 HAWAII CIRCUIT COURTS
The circuit court of the fifth circuit shall consist of one judge, who shall be styled judge of the circuit court of the fifth circuit.
The circuit court of the second circuit shall consist of three judges, who shall be styled as first, second, and third judge, respectively, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the second circuit.
The circuit court of the third circuit shall consist of three judges, who shall be styled as first, second, and third judge, respectively, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the third circuit.
www.mauimapp.com /government/hrs603.htm   (1270 words)

  
 Hawaii State Courts
The Circuit Court and Family Court consist of 29 judges and 16 district family judges..
Section 604-17 of Hawaii's Revised statutes assigns the district courts as the courts of record.
Except where noted in a statute or ruling, the circuit courts and the state district courts shall have original jurisdiction on all tort actions regarding claims against Hawaii.
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 Hawaii State Judiciary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Based in Honolulu, the Hawai&8216;i State Judiciary is a unified State court system that functions under the Chief Justice of the Hawai&8216;i State Supreme Court who is its administrator-in-chief.
The primary civil and criminal court in Hawaii is the body known as the Hawai&8216;i State Circuit Courts.
The Hawai&8216;i State District Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over traffic infractions, landlord-tenant disputes, non-jury trial civil cases where the contested amount is under USD $10,000, civil cases where claim does not exceed USD $20,000, criminal offenses punishable by fine or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, county-ordinance cases and petitions for restraining orders.
hawaii-state-judiciary.iqnaut.net   (351 words)

  
 Hawaii State Family Courts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
i State Judiciary have exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving legal minors involving delinquency, status offenses, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, adoption, guardianships and detention among others.
The Family Courts also oversee cases of domestic relations involving divorce, child support, and custody matters.
 This United States government-related article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_State_Family_Courts   (93 words)

  
 Hawaii State Courts Web Listings Information | Business.com
Court forms for the various circuit and district courts of Hawaii.
The Hawai‘i State Circuit Courts are the primary civil and criminal courts...
"Hawaii's provision of interpreters complies with the letter and the spirit of the law." The settlement requires the Hawaii state courts to:...
www.business.com /directory/law/state_law/hawaii/courts_and_judges/state/weblistings.asp   (406 words)

  
 Hawaii Administrative Rules - Title 7, Subtitle 1, Chapter 8: General Administrative Procedures and Reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Witnesses shall be compensated in the same manner as witnesses in civilian criminal trials are compensated in the circuit courts of the State.
Court reporters and interpreters may be employed when required by chapter 124A, HRS, or when directed by the adjutant general.
A court reporter shall not be provided in a nonjudicial punishment proceeding or a summary court-martial.
www.dod.state.hi.us /aso/title_7/chapter_08.html   (678 words)

  
 State Family Courts - Findlaw for the Public -
The Delaware Family Court is a unified statewide Court with branches in New Castle County at Wilmington, Kent County at Dover, and Sussex County at Georgetown.
The Family Court is a division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Hawai'i state courts operate within a totally integrated system with court rules, procedures and forms consistent throughout all jurisdictions.
family.findlaw.com /divorce/divorce-help/state-family-courts(2).html   (230 words)

  
 Focus on Social Issues - Constitution and Government - The Courts - State Courts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont and Massachusetts state courts decided that same-sex marriage is a right protected by each state’s respective constitution.
Voters in Hawaii and Alaska amended their state’s constitutions, but, in Vermont and Massachusetts, the courts pushed civil unions and, soon, same-sex marriage on populations unsupportive of redefining marriage.
What is most important in these examples of state level judicial activism is the fact that the actions of one state can dramatically alter the lives of citizens in other states.
www.family.org /cforum/fosi/government/courts/state   (430 words)

  
 Courts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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.
Hawai'i Supreme Court is the State's highest court that makes binding decisions over cases appealed in lower courts.
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.
www.soc.hawaii.edu /dianena/courts.htm   (515 words)

  
 Hawaii State Circuit Courts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
i State Circuit Courts are the primary civil and criminal courts in Hawai
i State Judiciary, the circuit courts rule all jury trial cases and have exclusive jurisdiction over probate, guardianship and criminal felony cases as well as civil cases where the contested amount exceeds US$20,000.
This page was last modified 13:14, 30 October 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_State_Circuit_Courts   (201 words)

  
 ELS - Macmillan Law Library - Federal Courts Finder
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www.law.emory.edu /FEDCTS   (1591 words)

  
 Criminal Records Search - Hawaii State Criminal Records Information
All four (4) of Hawaii's judicial Districts, as well as the State Repository reported that criminal record searches may be obtained by mail.
Circuit Courts hold all felony records and civil case filings involving amounts of over $10,000.
State records contain information submitted to the State of Hawaii from each county and other criminal justice agencies.
www.criminalusa.com /states/criminalusa_hawaii.html   (403 words)

  
 ILRG's United States Federal & State Courts
state courts now have Internet home pages sponsored by various educational and commercial entities; however, the databases of these judicial opinions tend only to cover the last few years, negating the possibility of conducting comprehensive research.
FindLaw's Supreme Court database represents the best option for Internet researchers due to its comprehensiveness, powerful search options, and unlike the Infosynthesis database, the opinions are displayed and loaded in their entirety, which makes it much easier to print or to save the full text quickly.
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
www.ilrg.com /caselaw   (1117 words)

  
 Hawaii State Courts to Get an Integrated Statewide Justice Information Management System - Oct 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Hawaii State Judiciary contracted with ACS, an IT outsourcing and business process company, to provide the software and services to implement an integrated, statewide justice information management solution for all Hawaii state courts.
The new case management system will integrate all the state's appellate, circuit, family and district courts through a single unified database and provide courts and judges with the up-to-date and accurate information they need to make appropriate and timely decisions.
The Hawaii Judiciary used an extensive nine-month, multi-phased evaluation process that involved hundreds of Judiciary employees statewide, as well as representatives of the Hawaii bar and government agencies that interact with the Judiciary.
www.govtech.net /news/news.php?id=2003.10.13-72499   (605 words)

  
 Judicial Branch -State Courts, eComInfoCenter
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program uses trained volunteers to help the juvenile court system determine what is best for abandoned, abused, and neglected children who are in the courts care.
Directory of Louisiana Clerks of Court District Court, Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court with names, addresses and telephone numbers.
Louisiana 15th Judicial District Court Division G information on the courts operations and location of the court and verdicts in the district.
www.ecominfocenter.com /government/judicial/state.html   (603 words)

  
 Hawai`i State Judiciary - Self-Help - Court Forms - Court Forms
Form for news media or educational institutions requesting to film, photograph, or audio tape court proceedings.
The Adobe Acrobat PDF files for District Court civil forms display properly in Acrobat 3.0 and 4.0.
In accordance with state and federal disability laws, if you require an accommodation for a disability, when working with a court program, service, or activity please contact the appropriate Disability Accommodations Coordinator at least ten (10) working days before your proceeding, hearing or appointment date.
www.courts.state.hi.us /page_server/SelfHelp/Forms/28F13049B911DB87EA6B486D34.html   (164 words)

  
 Ninth Circuit Homepage
Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for District of Nevada
of the U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit.
The OCE provides administration and staff support to the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, and Probation/Pretrial units.
www.ce9.uscourts.gov   (245 words)

  
 Hawaii State Supreme Court - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The principal purpose of the Supreme Court is to review the decisions of the trial courts in which appeals have been granted.
Appeals are decided by the members of the Supreme Court based on written records and in some cases may grant oral arguments in the main Supreme Court chamber.
i State Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to answer questions of law that have been passed to it from trial courts or the federal court, hear civil cases submitted to the Supreme Court on agreed statements of facts, and decide questions coming from proceedings of writs of mandamus, prohibition and habeas corpus.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_State_Supreme_Court   (339 words)

  
 State Resource Center: Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Hawaii State and County QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)
Hawaii State and County Demographic and Economic Profile (U.S. Census Bureau)
Hawaii Rules of the Intermediate Court of Appeals
www.lexisone.com /legalresearch/legalguide/states/hawaii.htm   (74 words)

  
 Hawaii Family Law Web Listings Information | Business.com
The Hawaii Family Law Center is a resource on divorce and family law in the State of Hawaii for non-lawyers and pro se litigants.
Hawaii Divorce Source is a divorce information resource for easy access to divorce lawyers, divorce laws, divorce forms, and advice about divorce,...
Hawaii Family Law, family law history in hawaii, family law in hawaii, family law lawyers in hawaii.
www.business.com /directory/law/state_law/hawaii/practice_areas/family_law/weblistings.asp   (523 words)

  
 Hawaiian Independence Blog
As a citizen of the nation of Hawaii (great grandfather born in the nation and a supporter of the monarchy thereafter) who is not a native Hawaiian, I especially appreciate your point number 3.
The legal friction is part of the continuing clash of cultures that exists in Hawai'i between its sizable military and strategic location in the Pacific, and those who oppose the military.
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Daughters of Hawai'i in its efforts to preserve the Islands' palaces.
www.hawaiiankingdom.info   (9055 words)

  
 Villanova University School of Law - Library
The Federal Court Locator is a service provided by the Villanova University School of Law.
If you learn of a federal court site on the Internet, please mail us so that we can add a link to it and continue to improve the access to federal judicial information.
Where an alternative, free archive or information source is known to be available for the Supreme Court or the Courts of Appeals, it has been listed to the right.
www.law.vill.edu /library/researchguides/fedcourtlocator.asp   (332 words)

  
 Courts and cases USA (Lexadin)
The US district courts are the first instance courts of the federal court system.
The State supreme court is the highest state court in the state court system.
The Court hears appeals of the lower state courts on which it will not reconsider facts.
www.lexadin.nl /wlg/courts/nofr/usstates/lxctusa.htm   (109 words)

  
 Hawaii -- Sources [ ALSO! -- U.S. Law ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
State Bar Ass'n] — Cases from 1989 to the present (but opinions are not available for some cases).
See also links to all Hawaii law-review web sites as well as links to web sites of all U.S.-published law reviews and periodicals.
See also links to state court web sites, maintained by the National Center for State Courts.
www.lawsource.com /also/usa.cgi?hi   (772 words)

  
 Hawai`i State Judiciary - Home Page
Circuit Court, Commission on Judicial Conduct, District Court, Family Court, Intermediate Court of Appeals, Judicial Performance Reviews, Judicial Selection Commission, Land and Tax Appeal Courts, Supreme Court
Congratulations to those who passed the July 2006 Hawai`i State Bar Examination.
Comments wanted on proposals to amend the RSCH Rule 16, HRPP, DCRP Rule 16 and District Court Civil Form #1DC02.
www.courts.state.hi.us /index.jsp   (194 words)

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