Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 19.3

As amended through September 30, 2024

Rule 19.3 - Special committee to implement and administer the program

The Chief Justice shall appoint a special committee to implement and administer the program according to such procedures deemed necessary by the committee and approved by the supreme court. The committee shall consist of thirteen members - three nonlawyers, the administrative director of the judiciary, six members of the bar of the supreme court, and three judges. The Chief Justice shall designate the chair and vice-chair of the committee and the length of terms of all committee members.

The committee shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To promulgate, subject to the supreme court's approval, the procedures to be followed by the committee in implementing and administering the program;

(b) To conduct periodic evaluation of performance of judges by use of appropriate evaluation procedures approved by the supreme court; and

(c) To take any other action reasonably related to the committee's powers and duties.

The administrative director of the judiciary shall provide staff and other assistance to the committee to enable the committee to fulfill its duties under this rule. The chair of the committee may appoint subcommittees (comprised only of committee members) as may be appropriate.

The committee shall act only with the concurrence of seven of its members. Members shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for their travelling and other expenses incidental to the performance of their duties.

Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 19.3