The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit is accepting 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 Hawaiʻi 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 requesting consideration for a one-year appointment to either Hilo or Kona, should submit a letter indicating their interest and a resume by January 31, 2023 to:
Chief Judge Robert D.S. Kim
Keahuolu Courthouse
74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Or via fax:
Dawn West
Chief Court Administrator
Fax: (808) 961-7577