The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi Island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona. Compensation shall be as provided by law.

Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi establishes that whenever a grand jury is impaneled, an independent counsel shall be appointed, as provided by law, to advise the members of the grand jury regarding matters brought before it.

In accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (§612-51 to §612-57), the chief justice of the state supreme court appoints grand jury counsel for the four judicial circuits of the state, selecting from among those individuals licensed to practice law in Hawaiʻi who are not public employees.

Anyone interested in being considered for a one-year appointment for either Hilo or Kona, should submit a letter indicating their interest and a resume by April 15, 2025 to:

Chief Judge Wendy M. DeWeese

Keahuolū Courthouse

74-5451 Kamakaʻeha Avenue

Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi 96740

They should also fax or email a copy to:

Robert D.S. Kim

Chief Court Administrator

Fax: 808-961-7577

Email:  cca.3jc@courts.hawaii.gov