HI-COURTS

State v. Hiapo - Supreme Court Rejects Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected the application for a writ of certiorari filed by Kaiimi Skip Hiapo in the case of State of Hawaiʻi v. Kaiimi Skip Hiapo. This decision means the Intermediate Court of Appeals' ruling will stand, and the case will not be heard by the Supreme Court.

Sierra Club v. Board of Land and Natural Resources - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case Sierra Club v. Board of Land and Natural Resources. The court will schedule oral arguments for the appeal, which concerns a land and natural resources matter.

M. Kakanilua v. Director - Supreme Court Accepts Certiorari

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case M. Kakanilua v. Director of the Department of Public Works, County of Maui. The court has limited the question on review to question 3 of the petitioners' application and will not hear oral arguments.

A.M. v. C.C. - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in A.M. v. C.C. due to the appellant's failure to file an opening brief by the established deadline. The court issued a default notice and proceeded with dismissal after no further action was taken by the appellant.

State v Chau - Supreme Court Accepts Writ of Certiorari

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari in the case of State of Hawaiʻi v. Vihn Du Chau. The court will hear arguments on whether service is an element of the Violation of an Order for Protection offense following a 1998 amendment.

Hawaii Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ of Prohibition

The Hawaii Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Jasen Nielsen against Judge Stephanie Char and Jacklyn Perales. The court found that the petitioner had not demonstrated a clear and indisputable right to relief.

Minns Jr. v. Montalbano - Order Denying Reconsideration

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi denied a motion for reconsideration in the case of Carl Roger Piʻialii Minns, Jr. v. The Honorable John A. Montalbano. The order, filed on March 11, 2026, indicates that the court has not overlooked or misapprehended points of law or fact.

A.M. v. C.C. - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi has issued an order dismissing the appeal in A.M. v. C.C. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file an opening brief or request an extension of time by the established deadline.

Akiona v. Administrative Director of the Courts - Certiorari Application Rejected

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected Brandon M.K. Akiona's application for a writ of certiorari. The court's order, dated March 11, 2026, formally denies the petitioner's request for further review.

State v. Robles - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in State v. Robles on March 10, 2026. The case involves an appeal from a district court conviction for Assault in the Third Degree and Mutual Affray. The appellate court reviewed the defendant's contention regarding witness credibility.