Hawaii SB267 amends the number of district judges in various judicial circuits, including increasing the number in the first circuit to fourteen.

Hawaii SB267 modifies the number of district judges in different judicial circuits. Specifically, it increases the number of judges in the first circuit to fourteen, while also adjusting the number of judges in the second and fifth circuits. The bill allows the chief justice to designate an administrative judge in each circuit and provides flexibility for judges to handle landlord-tenant and small claims matters as needed.

Hawaii SB267 amends the number of district judges in various judicial circuits, including increasing the number in the first circuit to fourteen.

Hawaii SB267 modifies the number of district judges in different judicial circuits. Specifically, it increases the number of judges in the first circuit to fourteen, while also adjusting the number of judges in the second and fifth circuits. The bill allows the chief justice to designate an administrative judge in each circuit and provides flexibility for judges to handle landlord-tenant and small claims matters as needed.