Updated at 7:20 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Comments sought on judicial nominees
News Release
Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon announced yesterday that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for two vacancies in the Third Circuit (Big Island).One vacancy will occur upon the retirement of District Court Judge Matthew Pyun on March 20. The names submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission, in alphabetical order, are:
The second vacancy occurred upon the retirement of District Family Court Judge Ben Gaddis on Dec. 31, 2006. The names submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission, in alphabetical order, are:
Anyone who would like to comment about the character and qualifications of any of the nominees before the chief justice makes his selection should mail, fax, or deliver their written comments to:
Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon
Supreme Court of Hawai'i
417 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Fax: 539-4703
Written comments must be postmarked, faxed or delivered no later than March 16. Comments may be delivered to the Supreme Court Clerk's Office at 417 S. King St. (the building directly behind the Kamehameha statue, first floor). All comments will be confidential.
The individual selected by the chief justice for the vacancy is subject to Senate confirmation.
