Judiciary Salary Commission

The Judiciary Salary Commission recommends compensation levels for Hawaii state judges, balancing the need to attract qualified jurists with public accountability for government spending. ทำหน้าที่ตรวจสอบsalary surveys, compares Hawaii judicial pay to other jurisdictions, and submits findings to สภานิติบัญญัติ. Its ข้อเสนอแนะ are a key input into the appropriations process for judicial branch compensation.

Competitive judicial pay affects the quality and independence of the judges who decide cases involving residents' rights, property, families, and liberty.