Chief Justice Seeks Public Comment on Judicial Nominees

News Release from Hawaii Judiciary

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking written comment on judicial nominees for the current vacancy at the District Court of the Second Circuit (county of Maui).

The names submitted for this vacancy by the Judicial Selection Commission, in alphabetical order, are:

• Brian A. Costa
• Michelle L. Drewyer
• Gregory J. Garneau
• Kirstin M. Hamman
• Georgia A. K. McMillen
• Lloyd A. Poelman

Because the Chief Justice has the discretion to assign judges to the district or district family court calendar, comments about the qualifications and character of any of the nominees with regard to either calendar assignment may be sent, in writing, to:

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald

Supreme Court of Hawai`i

417 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI  96813

Fax:  808-539-4703

Email: chiefjustice@courts.hawaii.gov

Comments must be post-marked, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered no later than Monday, September 30, 2013. All comments will be confidential.

The individual selected by the Chief Justice is subject to Senate confirmation.

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Related: News Release from Judicial Selection Commission.