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First Circuit – Circuit Court

Overview

The Circuit Court of the First Circuit is located on the island of O`ahu. The First Circuit decides civil and criminal cases to include probate, guardianship, cases where the contested amount exceeds $40,000 and criminal felony cases, and criminal misdemeanor jury trials. The Court Concierge Desk provides one-on-one assistance with court forms and procedures, help finding resources in the courthouse and self-help packets with forms and instructions.

Specialties

Court proceedings

Additional Information

The Judiciary provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Request assistance 10 days in advance and Disability Accommodations Coordinators assigned to various courts and programs will help you. The Judiciary is committed to providing meaningful access to court processes and services to persons with limited English proficiency. The Judiciary provides court interpreters to parties in a case free of charge. Call the TRO hotline of the Oahu First Circuit for answers to your questions about TROs or the process to obtain a TRO.

Our Locations

Ka`ahumanu Hale 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 – 5093

(808) 539-4360

First Circuit - Circuit Court - Disability Accommodation Coordinators

(808)539-4400

First Circuit - Circuit Court - Ho'okele Desk

(808) 539-4767

Hawaii State Judiciary Interpreter Services

(808) 539 - 4860

First Circuit - Circuit Court - TRO Hotline

(808) 954-8090