Const. Art. VI, §6
Court Administration
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court runs the courts. The chief justice can temporarily move judges between circuits and, with the Supreme Court's approval, hires an administrative director who serves at the chief justice's pleasure.
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The constitution, as written — Administration
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The chief justice of the supreme court shall be the administrative head of the courts. The chief justice may assign judges from one circuit court to another for temporary service. With the approval of the supreme court, the chief justice shall appoint an administrative director to serve at the chief justice's pleasure. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Cross References Administrative director, see §601-3. Chief justice, see §601-2. Judicial council, see §601-4.
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