AJS State Chapters
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About State
Chapters
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Summary
The American Judicature Society encourages states to form
chapters to further the mission and goals of the national
organization. Under the By-laws of AJS, states may
establish chapters in accordance with the purposes, policies and
Bylaws of the Society. The formation of new state chapters
is subject to approval by the AJS Board of Directors.
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Benefits of State Chapters
Advocate in support of efforts to
improve the administration of justice.
Encourage expanded AJS membership
among lawyers, judges, and other citizens.
Convene training for judicial
nominating commissions.
Host judicial independence programs.
Host Sidebar and other
mentoring and educational programs.
To view other benefits of forming a
state chapter, click here.
Hawai'i Chapter of the
American Judicature Society
To visit the Hawai'i State Chapter website,
click here.
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Hawai'i State Chapter - In
the News
Hawai'i State of the Judiciary
State of
the Judiciary address by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald mentions American
Judicature Society.
Governor Lingle nominates Katherine Leonard as Supreme
Court Chief Justice
If confirmed by the State Senate, she would succeed Chief Justice Ronald
Moon to become Hawai‘i’s fifth Chief Justice since statehood. Judge
Leonard would be the first graduate of the University of Hawai‘i William S.
Richardson School of Law to be appointed to the Supreme Court and the first
woman in Hawai‘i’s history to be named Chief Justice.
For additional details,
click here.
Former Hawaii State Supreme Court Chief Justice Richardson dies
On June 21, 2010 AJS and
the Hawai'i Judiciary lost a legal legend. CJ Richardson was the recipient
of an
AJS Herbert Harley Award in 2009. AJS Hawai'i State Chapter member and
AJS Board of Director, Ivan Lui Kwan wrote the following
tribute to
this extraordinary man.
Budget
cuts imperil justice in Hawaii
No one suggests that courts should be spared from sharing the burden of these
tough economic times. However, Hawaii's Judiciary is still reeling from last
year's budget cuts and the loss of 79 vacant staff positions, as well as the
implementation of furloughs. Click
here to read the article published in the Honolulu Star Bulletin on
April 5, 2010.
Panel considers 6-person jury
The Hawaii Supreme Court
has asked the Hawaii State Chapter of AJS to review the issue of reducing the
size of juries in civil and non-serious criminal trials from twelve to six
members. The Court is exploring the issue as a way to balance current budgetary
and fiscal restraints with the needs of the public and the administration of
justice. Click
here to read a
Honolulu Advertiser article about the committee’s work.
Ivan Lui-Kwan Elected to AJS Board of Directors
Ivan Lui-Kwan "Of Counsel" attorney with Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher has been
elected to the national Board of Directors of the American Judicature Society
(AJS). The organization brings a public perspective to justice system issues,
and has the mission to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary
and a fair system of justice. For more details,
click here.
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