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    Laurie Y.

    The Hawaii State Supreme Court is located right behind the King Kamehameha Statue. It is a very impressive building as soon as you walk in through the security station. There are 2 circular staircases to choose from that lead to the second floor where the Supreme Court is located. I was there Tuesday to see the Trevor Ozawa & Tommy Waters hearing that started at 2pm. I arrived early and was pleasantly surprised there was a beautiful waiting room right outside the courtroom. There are brown comfortable leather couches for you to sit and wait. I was very impressed with the Supreme Court judges: 1. Chief Justice: Mark Recktenwald 2. Justice Paula Nakayama 3. Justice Sabrina MCKenna 4. Justice Richard Pollack 5. Justice Michael Wilson It was very interesting especially watching the lawyers present their cases! More importantly, it was fascinating hearing the Justices question the lawyers for clarification and/or validation of what the facts are. Many times the lawyers were very redundant and I appreciated when the Chief Justice summarized them in a clear and concise way so that the hearing could move forward! I appreciated when Justice Wilson talked about our important RIGHT TO VOTE! Also, there were alot of numbers being talked about: 350 absentee ballots; .046 chance of error from the voting machines according to the manufacturer; 4.2 pixels, 22 vote difference, 6pm deadline, etc. This was truly an educational experience! So great that even a Florida resident attended and sat right next to me in the front row! I cannot wait to hear the outcome! Even the gentleman from Florida who was visiting asked me to email him the verdict!!!

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    David C.

    The Supreme Court Law Library does provide legal reference and information services to the general public. Ali`iolani Hale (Supreme Court Building) are open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays and furlough fridays. They are located at 417 South King Street. The Supreme Court has five justices who are appointed to ten-year terms by the Governor of Hawaii and must retire by age 70. This location is used frequently by Hawaii 5-0 film crew. If you plan to come down I would call first to see if they will be filming 5-0 because they use up a lot of the parking spaces for equipment. You can visit the Judiciary History Center, located inside of Supreme Court Building. The tour includes a slide presentation view exhibits about history of law and justice in Hawai`i.

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    Beautiful architecture, historic feel. Visitors should come take a quick tour. Also, this is the building they use for 5-0 Headquarters.

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    Kaahumanu Hale Hawaii First Circuit Court - 12/30/25

    Kaahumanu Hale Hawaii First Circuit Court

    3.3(24 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    Yep. We received the Jury Duty Summon letter, this time it was for the other half, we were worried…read moreas we will be traveling during time of Jury Duty. Reading the important info., on the summons, the hubby wrote his written statement with all the important details included, attached our trip itinerary and then I made a stop at circuit court to drop it off, since it had to be within 2 weeks and it was pretty close. It's been years since I last had Jury Duty, made me forget. I actually drove to the wrong court on Alakea. I had a hard time finding parking, circled around a few times, finally parked, went through security check like TSA, dropped forms off at room 1060. That was quick, the hubby got a response via email within 2 business days and shared the great news with me. Now the hubby asked, what if we are on a trip again ?! The next time he receives the Jury Duty Summons, will cross our fingers that the next date will not coincide with our travels. Yep. If you receive that letter, have no fear, don't worry too much, just follow the instructions and everything will be alright!

    Jury Duty I was…read moresummoned for jury duty and scheduled to check in 8:30 am. Arrived at 7:45 and parked at the South St jury parking garage on the cornet of South St and Pohukaina Stt. Take your ticket and the check in person will validate. Entering the building, you will go through security similar to the airport where you put your belongings in a basket for scanning and walk through a metal detector. Once inside look for the desk where they will ask you for the letter that summoned you for jury duty. There you can also get your parking ticket validated. If you get lost, there are people there to guide you to the correct place. Once checked in, you will be directed to go to your assigned courtroom. Inside the courtroom, the presiding judge's law clerk will take a roll call then it's all following directions after that. They do give you an hour break for lunch. Pro tip: eat, drink, use the bathroom beforehand. You cannot take any food inside the courtroom. Drinks are allowed if in a flask.

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    Kaahumanu Hale Hawaii First Circuit Court - Restaurant Row across the street

    Restaurant Row across the street

    Kaahumanu Hale Hawaii First Circuit Court - Outside meeting room

    Outside meeting room

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    Prince Kuhio Federal Building - Makai Garage -Exit door

    Prince Kuhio Federal Building

    3.4(39 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    300 Ala Moana Blvd is where the US Federal Building named Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Building…read moresits. In and at this building sits all, and I mean ALL the federal departments. US Federal District Court, IRS, SSA, VA, TSA to name a few are homed here. Here are a few things you need to know 1- no Building or Facility parking! zip! zero! nada!. There are 2 municipal parking lots on the east side of Punchbowl Street. $2.00 per hour. There are street metered parking spaces so you need to bring your change; $.25 will do it @ $2.00 per hour. These parking meters are old. It does not accept credit cards. 2- Secured entrance to building now only on the south side of the building. (reduced from 3 entrances pre Pandemic) Best you have an appointment for the department you are visiting or you may have to wait outside until the crowd control says you can enter. Picture identification is required 3- Sundry Store on the ground floor is in sad shape and condition. Their A/C is out. Their coffee maker is broken and their refrigeration system is running warm.... 5- Cafeteria on the 5th floor has lost its luster. I used to love to eat there. The food used to be good and it was priced right. The Cafeteria was designed to service the federal employees, judges, attorneys, plaintiffs and others who have business within the Federal Building. But its not the greatest anymore. Menu has shrunk, coffee from Starbucks, no table service. You wait in the line like a cafeteria and you bus you own trays. So the bottom line is unless you have specific and definite business in the Federal Building, don't go there or go prepared.

    Located at 300 Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu and open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except…read morefederal holidays) There is no parking available in the building for the general public. Metered street parking is nearby as well as paid parking garages are within walking distance to the building. I parked right across the street in the garage and it was $6 for four hours. There is a security checkpoint you must pass through as you enter the building. It was efficient and I was on my may. The building was well maintained, very clean and a lot of hustle and was bustle going on. I had some notary business to take care of which is what brought me to this building. The big boys in the building are are the U.S. District Court, U.S. Coast Guard, SSA, IRS, and Honolulu Passport Agency. There's a cafeteria on the fifth floor (M-F 6:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.), snack shop in the courtyard on the first floor (M-F 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and vending machines throughout. There's also a credit union/ATM on the first floor, Rainbow Schools Childcare Center for the public and federal employees located on the first floor. The fitness center and health unit are only for federal employees. Located at 300 Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu and open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) There is no parking available in the building for the general public. Metered street parking is nearby as well as paid parking garages are within walking distance to the building. I parked right across the street in the Maka garage and it was $6 for four hours. It's important to note they are cash only. There is a security checkpoint (ADA accessible) you must pass through as you enter the building. (Think airport security) It was efficient and I was on my way. The building was well maintained, very clean and a lot of hustle and was bustle going on. I had some notary business to take care of which is what brought me to this building. The big boys in the building are are the U.S. District Court, U.S. Coast Guard, SSA, IRS, and Honolulu Passport Agency. There's a cafeteria on the fifth floor (M-F 6:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.), snack shop in the courtyard on the first floor (M-F 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and vending machines throughout. There's also a credit union/ATM on the first floor, Rainbow Schools Childcare Center for the public and federal employees located on the first floor. The fitness center and health unit are only for federal employees.

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    Kaneohe District Court - Located at the corner of Po'okela Street and Kea'ahala Road

    Kaneohe District Court

    2.6(10 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    Wendy was very upbeat and Jovial with my inquiries. I had received an letter in the mail, from a…read moreDmv accounting office in Arizona,stating I was caught driving 10 miles over the speed limit in kalihi. Wendy was very good at looking for any incidents involving me or my car and found nothing. My thanks to Wendy. She also invited me to come back to inquire on any other possible scams. Mahalo plenty!! Wendy. Alex Rozal.

    Paying a traffic ticket in person…read more.. efficient, less painful, and fun! Hard to believe? Read on... Receiving a traffic ticket is quite traumatic. I didn't know that I was commiting a violation, but everyone around me found out when the loud speaker from the Police vehicle made an announcement! Uhg! The blue lights flashed, the siren blared, and the Officer said, "You are being pulled over." Waaahhh! Ok... I will take responsibility for my actions (because I preach this to my patients) and pay the fine. It's how much??? $297 included Driver Education Fee and two different Administrative fees for "Mobile Electronic Device". Ack! Oh, well... Just power through and get it done. I tried online payment, but I was too early. My ticket wasn't in the system yet. (I used to work for the Prosecutor's Office, so, I know something about entering the data into the computer.) I called, but I wasn't able to get through. I was going to mail in my Credit Card payment, but I read the fine print about a "transaction fee". Hey, I'm Chinese... (That means I'm thrifty)! That's when I got the brilliant idea to go to my credit union, get cash, and pay in person. I pass by Kaneohe District Court (KDC) every time I go to work and go home. KDC is located on the corner of Po'okela Street and Kea'ahala Road ...between Kaneohe District Park and Windward Community College. It's an impressive and relatively new building, surrounded by tropical flowers/shrubs and the beautiful backdrop of the Koolau Mountain Range. Breath taking! Parking is free on the street and in the adjacent parking lot. Disabled parking spaces and an elevator make entry into the building more convenient. Once inside, there are signs and a helpful Security Guard who give directions for temperature screening and how to place property on the conveyor belt as people and items pass through a metal detector. I followed arrows that pointed to the Cashiers. There was a row of windows and the two guys in front of me went to the open slots. We were instructed to take a number and a seat, but the clerks were efficient enough to process us right away. I wish that I got the name of the gal at Window #4. She answered all of my questions such as, "Is there a cash discount?" and she laughed at my attempts at making jokes. I told her that I'll give her a Five-star Yelp Review because she was so friendly and she made the payment process less painful! She added that I could pay by credit card and get Hawaiian Airlines Miles because the "transaction fee" applies to those who have outstanding accounts (in collections)! What a bonus! Hahaha! Even though this was a lesson learned, it was made "pleasant" with a nice environment, efficient process, and cordial staff! It makes me proud to be a US Citizen in the State of Hawaii!

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    Kaneohe District Court - Several parking spaces for Disabled Americans...and a beautiful view of the Koolau Mountain Range!

    Several parking spaces for Disabled Americans...and a beautiful view of the Koolau Mountain Range!

    Kaneohe District Court - Looking to the left after going through the metal detector

    Looking to the left after going through the metal detector

    Kaneohe District Court - Elevator...thank you...I was afraid to go up the steps on a rainy day... Prevent falls!

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    Elevator...thank you...I was afraid to go up the steps on a rainy day... Prevent falls!

    District Court, Ewa Division - 4 cashier windows

    District Court, Ewa Division

    1.8(19 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Was told I could pay my ticket at any Courthouse. I came with a check, and a copy of my ticket…read more When you first walk in this Pearl City Courthouse after security, there's a divider to indicate a line to stand for cashier help. There's 4 cashiers with 3 listed as "regular cashiers" and then 1 as "Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) Cashier". I go out of line and ask, if the TVB Cashier is open and she said I have to stand in line even if to pay a TVB ticket. I don't understand why you would leave what looks to be a divided, separate and open line for the "TVB Cashier" only, and if that wasn't the case, have a sign saying there is only one line that handles everything. So I wait in line again. The cashier tells me that my ticket isn't in their system and they have to input it before I can even pay my ticket. My ticket has been in the eKokua system well over two months. They told me to sit and they'll call me up when ready. I waited quite a while. Wasn't until I decided to just stand in line once again did the initial cashier see me and remember my ticket to be paid. I was sent to another cashier, who I asked "the other cashier told me they had to input my ticket because it wasn't in the system, so is it because my ticket was initially Kaneohe court EVEN THOUGH I was told I could pay any Courthouse" and he said "no, it was always in our system". BRAH. They need to improve their organization not only in their cashier office, but their file organization system. Honestly, I should've went to the Kaneohe courthouse instead.

    This place seriously needs some cleaning. Walking up to the entrance and even after entering…read morethrough the metal detectors it smelt like pee and homeless. After 3 hours of sitting in the court room, it cost me $122 for a ticket that I could have paid online for $75 but for some reason I had to come to court for it which charged me $47 in additional fees. When I got home my clothes even smelt gross. Parking is very sparse so you need to come early to get a stall. With all the additional fees that every person that was there had to pay, they need ti do something about this establishment. Only reason why there are 2 stars id because the cashiers were very nice and friendly.

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    District Court, Ewa Division - New hours 1/2023

    New hours 1/2023

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    District Court, Ewa Division - Front of the building

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