HRS §603-4
How many judges serve in certain circuit courts
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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.
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