Judiciary
Judiciary Salary Commission
What This Commission Does
The Judiciary Salary Commission recommends compensation levels for Hawaii state judges, balancing the need to attract qualified jurists with public accountability for government spending. It reviews salary surveys, compares Hawaii judicial pay to other jurisdictions, and submits findings to the Legislature. Its recommendations are a key input into the appropriations process for judicial branch compensation.
Why You Should Care
Competitive judicial pay affects the quality and independence of the judges who decide cases involving residents' rights, property, families, and liberty.