Last updated 12/30/22
See the Judiciary website for the most up-to-date information.
Court self-help centers and access to justice rooms
Only remote services are available for the court self-help centers statewide. Please call the appropriate phone number on your island. There are no staff on-site. Your call will be answered by an AmeriCorps Advocate who will connect you with the attorney.
- Kona: The Kona Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the West Hawaiʻi community on a pilot basis on Wednesdays (except holidays) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer attorneys from the West Hawaiʻi Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Please call (808) 909-2843.
- Hilo: The Hilo Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the East Hawaiʻi community on a pilot basis Tuesdays and Friday (except holidays) from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Volunteer attorneys from the Hawaiʻi County Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Please call (808) 909-2845.
- Honolulu: The Honolulu District Court Access to Justice Room will provide legal help to the Oʻahu community on a pilot basis Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer attorneys from the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Please call (808) 909-2847.
- Maui: The Maui Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the community on a pilot basis on Mondays and Thursdays (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer attorneys from the Maui County Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Please call (808) 909-2841.
- Kauaʻi: The Kauaʻi Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the Garden Island community on a pilot basis Mondays and Thursdays (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteer attorneys from the Kauaʻi County Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Please call Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m (808) 909-2836.
Requirements to enter the courts
No one shall enter Judiciary facilities if they:
First Circuit: Effective 1/9/2023
First Circuit: Effective 1/9/2023
- Have tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous for five days; have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of respiratory illness or of COVID-19 as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), except where the DOH has advised that quarantine is not necessary; or are subject to an isolation or quarantine request or order by any public health official or licensed medical physician.
- All court users and employees shall wear cloth or disposable masks with a proper fit over the nose and mouth as described and recommended by the CDC, regardless of vaccination status, from the time they enter Judiciary facilities, while moving through common area in each of these facilities, and in the presence of others.
- None
- None
- None
Remote hearings via zoom
Instructions on “How to Join a Court Remote Hearing Using Zoom”
- Includes Zoom meeting numbers for the District Court courtrooms. These meeting numbers are subject to change.
- Remote court hearings are open to the public. Parties, attorneys, and members of the public are advised to dress and behave appropriately.
First Circuit (O'AHU)
State District Courts on Oʻahu have reopened to individuals with official court business, such as court proceedings, and business with the Traffic Violations Bureau and Legal Documents Branch.
General Court Services:
Family Court Cases
If you have questions about Family Court issues, call (808) 945-8000.
District Court Cases:
If you have questions about any District Court case on Oʻahu, call (808) 538-5629, (808) 538-5767 or call the appropriate court:
Civil cases are being conducted in-person at the Honolulu District Court. Civil cases at the ‘Ewa District Court, the Kāne‘ohe District Court, the Wahiawā District Court, and the Wai‘anae District Court will take place remotely by Zoom. If a party is unable to appear via Zoom, the party may appear in person. Failure to appear may result in default or dismissal. The following cases shall proceed as scheduled:
The online Court Document Drop-Off is available to submit petitions for temporary restraining orders, file written statements for traffic tickets, ask for license clearances, and other documents in civil cases. Self-represented litigants (i.e., parties without attorneys) in civil, criminal, criminal traffic, and temporary restraining order (TRO) cases shall submit documents electronically through the Court Document Drop-Off.
Access to the courthouse will be limited to those with official court business to ensure social distancing and promote health and safety for staff and court users. New measures have been implemented to to accommodate social distancing. Arrive extra early to allow time to part and possibly wait in line. Face coverings are required.
General Court Services:
- Honolulu District Court: The Information Booth is closed for renovations until further notice. The Legal Documents counter on the third floor is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- ‘Ewa District Court: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Kāneohe District Court: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Wahiawā District Court: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Waianae District Court: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Family Court Cases
- All hearings and trials will be conducted in person, unless video and telephone participation is approved by the Court.
- Child Support Enforcement Agency Appeals shall continue to proceed as scheduled.
- In-person appearances for the Kids First Program shall continue to be suspended until after April 13, 2021, but parties may be required to participate in online education/programing as directed by the Kids First Program.
If you have questions about Family Court issues, call (808) 945-8000.
District Court Cases:
If you have questions about any District Court case on Oʻahu, call (808) 538-5629, (808) 538-5767 or call the appropriate court:
- Honolulu District Court: (808) 538-5629
- First Circuit Civil District Court: (808) 538-5767
- Kāneʻohe District Court (criminal): (808) 534-6300
- ʻEwa-Pearl City District Court: (808) 534-6900
- Wahiawa District Court: (808) 534-6200
- Waianae District Court: (808) 954-8575
Civil cases are being conducted in-person at the Honolulu District Court. Civil cases at the ‘Ewa District Court, the Kāne‘ohe District Court, the Wahiawā District Court, and the Wai‘anae District Court will take place remotely by Zoom. If a party is unable to appear via Zoom, the party may appear in person. Failure to appear may result in default or dismissal. The following cases shall proceed as scheduled:
- Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions
- TROs and injunctions for illegal lockouts and utility shutoffs
- Summary possession and ejectment cases involving alleged physical harm, threats of physical harm, and/or safety and health violations may be scheduled for in-person hearings at the discretion of the presiding judge.
The online Court Document Drop-Off is available to submit petitions for temporary restraining orders, file written statements for traffic tickets, ask for license clearances, and other documents in civil cases. Self-represented litigants (i.e., parties without attorneys) in civil, criminal, criminal traffic, and temporary restraining order (TRO) cases shall submit documents electronically through the Court Document Drop-Off.
Access to the courthouse will be limited to those with official court business to ensure social distancing and promote health and safety for staff and court users. New measures have been implemented to to accommodate social distancing. Arrive extra early to allow time to part and possibly wait in line. Face coverings are required.
SECOND CIRCUIT (MAUI)
All court proceedings will be heard in person, over the phone, or through video conferencing with WebEx.
For Family Court WebEx access: call Family Court clerks (808) 244-2700 and provide them with your hearing date and email address. You will be given sign in information.
District Court hearings on Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Lahaina, and Hana District, which includes trials and other evidentiary hearings in criminal and civil matters, will be held over video conferencing if approved by the assigned Judge. Visit the Hawaiʻi Judiciary Remote Court Hearings via Zoom or Webex for video conferencing information (meeting ID & password.) See the right column under "Quick Links."
If you have questions, call (808) 244-2929.
For Family Court WebEx access: call Family Court clerks (808) 244-2700 and provide them with your hearing date and email address. You will be given sign in information.
District Court hearings on Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Lahaina, and Hana District, which includes trials and other evidentiary hearings in criminal and civil matters, will be held over video conferencing if approved by the assigned Judge. Visit the Hawaiʻi Judiciary Remote Court Hearings via Zoom or Webex for video conferencing information (meeting ID & password.) See the right column under "Quick Links."
If you have questions, call (808) 244-2929.
THIRD CIRCUIT (HAWAI'I ISLAND)
All District Court proceedings will be heard in person, over the phone, or through video conferencing with Zoom. The Third Circuit Court will make every effort to allow for remote hearings where possible.
If your hearing was postponed, contact the court for information about your new court date at (808) 322-8700.
Hours of Operation
All Third Circuit Courthouse Legal Documents, Traffic Violations, and Fiscal “counter” and phone service hours will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, except State holidays.
If your hearing was postponed, contact the court for information about your new court date at (808) 322-8700.
Hours of Operation
All Third Circuit Courthouse Legal Documents, Traffic Violations, and Fiscal “counter” and phone service hours will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, except State holidays.
- A “drop box” for Circuit, Family, and District court filings is available in the lobby of each courthouse.
- A payment “drop box” (with envelopes) will be available in the lobby of each courthouse.
- To file a Family Court TRO (temporary restraining order), please contact Child and Family Services at 808-935-2188 (Hilo, South Kohala) or 808-323-2664 (Kona).
- To file a District Court TRO (temporary restraining order), forms are available on the Judiciary’s website and in each courthouse lobby.
FIFTH CIRCUIT (KAUAʻI)
District Court has reopened as of June 1, 2020. All District Court proceedings will be heard in person, or remotely by phone or video conferencing, with precautions in place for in person proceedings.
Individuals may request in advance to appear at hearings remotely, but District Court commonly wants people to attend their initial court date in-person so they can participate in same-day mediation. Otherwise, Zoom will be utilized when requested and approved.
Individuals with an upcoming court date should call their attorney. Those without an attorney should call the following before coming to court:
Fifth Circuit Court Directory (808) 482-2300
Hours of Operation & Services Open
The Līhuʻe courthouse (Puʻuhonua Kaulike Building) is open with limited services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, except holidays.
Individuals may request in advance to appear at hearings remotely, but District Court commonly wants people to attend their initial court date in-person so they can participate in same-day mediation. Otherwise, Zoom will be utilized when requested and approved.
Individuals with an upcoming court date should call their attorney. Those without an attorney should call the following before coming to court:
- District Court: (808) 482-2645
- Circuit Court or Family Court Legal Documents: (808) 482-2330
- Traffic Department: (808) 482-2355
Fifth Circuit Court Directory (808) 482-2300
- Adult probation – Adult Client Services: (808) 482-2400
- Juvenile family court matters, Juvenile Client and Family Services: (808) 482-2350
- Drug Court: (808) 482-2363
- Juvenile guardianship, incapacitated individual guardianship, community service call Special Services: (808) 482-2570
- Driver’s Education: (808) 482-2383
- Office of the Public Guardian: (808) 482-2555
- Small Estates and Guardianship: (808) 482-2343
- Sheriff’s Department: (808) 482-2470
Hours of Operation & Services Open
The Līhuʻe courthouse (Puʻuhonua Kaulike Building) is open with limited services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, except holidays.
- The court has a "drop box" at its entrance for filings, though individuals still can go to a court window as well.
- The court has resumed in-person Kids First sessions.
- Legal Documents (808) 482-2330
- Traffic Department (808) 482-2355
- Fiscal Office (808) 482-2383
- Self-Help Center: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (808) 698-7552
- Law Library: open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (808) 482-2327
- TRO Services: Call YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline at (808) 245-6362 for assistance.
