At a special or general court-martial the trial counsel represents the State of Hawaii and the defense counsel represents the accused. Before the special or general court-martial is detailed, the convening authority shall contact the office of the designated staff judge advocate for a list of personnel available for detail as law officer (for general court-martial only), trial counsel, and defense counsel. The convening authority shall appoint a law officer, trial counsel, defense counsel, and alternates as necessary from the list.
Haw. Code R. § 7-3-8