Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals
| Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals | |||
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| Court information | |||
| Judges: | 7 | ||
| Founded: | 1959 | ||
| Salary: | Associates: $222,804[1] | ||
| Judicial selection | |||
| Method: | Assisted appointment with Senate confirmation | ||
| Term: | 10 years | ||
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) is the intermediate appellate court in Hawaii. It was established by the Hawaii Constitution in 1959 and hears appeals from the trial courts and some state agencies. The court's seven judges sit in panels of three.[2]
Jurisdiction
| “ | The Intermediate Court of Appeals has discretionary authority to entertain cases submitted without a prior suit when there is a question of law that could be the subject of a civil action or a proceeding in the Circuit Court, or Tax Appeal Court, and the parties agree upon the facts upon which the controversy depends.[3] | ” |
| —Hawaii State Judiciary website[2] | ||
Cases in the appellate court may be transferred to the Hawaii Supreme Court at the supreme court's discretion.[2]
Judges
| Judge | Tenure | Appointed By |
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November 19, 2018 - Present |
David Ige |
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January 30, 2008 - Present |
Linda Lingle |
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October 21, 2019 - Present |
David Ige |
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November 2, 2020 - Present |
David Ige |
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October 1, 2021 - Present |
David Ige |
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May 31, 2023 - Present |
Joshua Green |
Judicial selection
- See also: Judicial selection in Hawaii
The seven judges of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals are selected through the assisted appointment method. The Hawaii Judicial Selection Commission is responsible for screening candidates and submitting a shortlist to the governor. The commission is made up of nine members: two appointed by the governor, two appointed by the state Senate president, two appointed by the state House speaker, two appointed by the Hawaii Bar Association, and one appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court. The governor must appoint a judge from the commission's shortlist and the appointee must then be confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate.[4]
Justices serve for 10 years after their appointment. To continue to serve on the court, they must receive a majority vote of the selection commission.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[4]
- a U.S. resident and citizen;
- a resident and citizen of the state;
- a practicing attorney in the state for at least ten years; and
- under the age of 70 (retirement by 70 is mandatory retirement).
Chief judge
The position of chief judge is a specific seat on the court (similar to the Supreme Court of the United States) rather than a peer-selected leadership position. The chief judge is appointed in the same manner as the other judges on the court.[4]
Vacancies
If a midterm vacancy occurs, the position is filled just as it would be if the vacancy occurred at the end of a judge's term. The governor appoints a successor from a list provided by a nominating commission, and the appointee faces confirmation from the state Senate. Newly appointed judges serve full 10-year terms.[4]
Ethics
The Hawaii Revised Code of Judicial Conduct sets forth ethical guidelines and principles for the conduct of judges and judicial candidates in Hawaii. It consists of four overarching canons:
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| —Hawaii State Judiciary website[5] | ||
The full text of the Hawaii Revised Code of Judicial Conduct can be found here.
Removal of judges
In Hawaii, a commission on judicial conduct hears allegations of misconducts, investigates, and then submits a recommendation to the Hawaii Supreme Court that a judge be removed from the bench, suspended, reprimanded, or disciplined.[6]
State profile
| Demographic data for Hawaii | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 1,425,157 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 6,423 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 25.4% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 2% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 37.7% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 9.9% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 23.7% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 91% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 30.8% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $69,515 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 11.6% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Hawaii. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Hawaii
Hawaii voted for the Democratic candidate in all six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
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See also
External links
- Hawaii State Judiciary, "Intermediate Court of Appeals"
- Hawaii State Judiciary, "ICA Frequently Asked Questions"
Footnotes
- ↑ The salary of the chief judge may be higher than an associate judge.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hawaii State Judiciary, "The Intermediate Court of Appeals," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Hawaii," accessed September 14, 2021
- ↑ Hawaii State Judiciary, "Hawaii Revised Code of Judicial Conduct," accessed May 22, 2015
- ↑ National Center For State Courts, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Removal of Judges," accessed May 22, 2015
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Hawaii • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Hawaii
State courts:
Hawaii Supreme Court • Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals • Hawaii Circuit Courts • Hawaii District Courts • Hawaii Family Courts
State resources:
Courts in Hawaii • Hawaii judicial elections • Judicial selection in Hawaii
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