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Judiciary First Circuit Court | Hawaii State Judiciary - District Court of the First Circuit, Honolulu Division

Judiciary First Circuit Court

1111 Alakea Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Eligibility

Persons involved in Criminal or Civil court cases. Persons who have violated the law. Persons in need of guardian. People with Civil suits.

Hours

MON: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm TUE: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm WED: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm THU: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm FRI: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm SAT: Closed SUN: Closed

Application process

Written Application

Fees

Fees vary by program

Service area

Oahu
Holds jury trials and has general jurisdiction in Civil and Criminal cases. Has exclusive jurisdiction in Probate, Guardianship, and Criminal felony cases, as well as Civil cases where the contested amount exceeds $20,000. Shares concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court in Civil non-jury cases that specify amounts between $10,000 - 20,000. Conducts a drug court program, in which defendants are placed in drug rehabilitation programs instead of prison. If you are not sure what section of the court you need to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at: (808) 539-4909.

Providing organization

Hawaii State Judiciary
The mission of the Judiciary, as an independent branch of government, is to administer justice in an impartial, efficient, and accessible manner in accordance with the law.