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HRS §603-4

How many judges serve in certain circuit courts

This law sets the number of judges for three circuit courts in Hawaii. The fifth circuit has two judges, and the second and third circuits each have four judges. Each judge has a numbered title like first or second judge.

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The statute, as written — Other circuits; judges

The circuit court of the fifth circuit shall consist of two judges, who shall be styled as first and second judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the fifth circuit. The circuit court of the second circuit shall consist of four judges, who shall be styled as first, second, third, and fourth judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the second circuit. The circuit court of the third circuit shall consist of four judges, who shall be styled as first, second, third, and fourth judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the third circuit.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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