Judiciary Salary Commission

Ang Judiciary Salary Commission recommends compensation levels for Hawaii state judges, balancing the need to attract qualified jurists with public accountability for government spending. Sinusuri nito ang salary surveys, compares Hawaii judicial pay to other jurisdictions, and submits findings to ang Legislature. Its mga rekomendasyon 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.