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HRS §612-51

Who appoints and removes grand jury counsel

The state's top judge picks one or more lawyers to serve as grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits. These appointments do not follow regular hiring rules. The same judge can remove them at any time.

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The statute, as written — Grand jury counsel; appointment and removal

The chief justice of the state supreme court shall appoint one or more grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits of the State, without regard to chapters 76 and 89. Right to removal shall rest with the chief justice.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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