The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court building (Aliʻiōlani Hale) and the Intermediate Court of Appeals (Kapuāiwa Building) in Honolulu were closed on April 21 because of a power outage, according to a statement from the Hawaii State Judiciary. Telephone and internet services were also unavailable during the closure.
This closure affects court operations for both buildings, which serve important roles in Hawaii’s judicial system. The interruption is temporary, with both facilities expected to reopen for business as usual on Wednesday, April 22.
Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna issued an order extending the deadline for filing documents until Wednesday, April 22. “The Judiciary appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation,” McKenna said.
The Hawaii State Judiciary manages courts statewide across multiple circuits serving islands such as Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi, according to the official website here. The judiciary emphasizes judicial diversity and aims to foster inclusivity in its courts to mirror Hawaii’s population while ensuring fair justice administration according to its official website.
Judges are appointed through a process involving the Judicial Selection Commission and gubernatorial selection for appellate and circuit courts. These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation for terms of ten years as noted by the judiciary. For general inquiries or assistance navigating its website, the judiciary offers KolokoloChat as a resource according to its official site.
As normal operations are expected to resume soon, officials say they appreciate continued patience from those affected by this disruption.
