Court Briefs

• Publication year: 2022

COURT BRIEFS

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2022 Jurist of the Year Honored

First Circuit Civil Administrative Judge Jeannette H. Castagnetti was presented with the 2022 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on September 23, at the Hawaii State Judiciary's annual Statewide Incentive Awards Ceremony.

"Judge Castagnetti has been instrumental in helping to guide the judiciary through the pandemic, and in making our civil courts more accessible and efficient. Most notably, she served as the chair of the Committee on the Implementation of Rules Promulgated for Civil Justice Improvements," said Chief Justice Recktenwald. "Through her leadership, the committee reviewed the newly promulgated amendments to the Rules of the Circuit Courts of the State of Hawai'i and the Hawai'i Rules of Civil Procedure and ensured a smooth transition for when the rules went into effect on January 1, 2022. She went over and beyond including helping to create new statewide forms and educating lawyers and legal staff about the rule updates. She is an incredible jurist and leader, and it is with profound gratitude that we honor her with this well-deserved award."

The Jurist of the Year is selected annually by the Chief Justice from nominations submitted by Hawaii attorneys and Judiciary personnel. The award recognizes a full-time trial judge who exhibits exceptional judicial competence, evidenced by decisional quality; significant extra-judicial contributions to the administration of justice; and active participation in public service to the community at large.

Judge Castagnetti was appointed by Chief Justice Ronald Moon as a Per Diem District Court Judge in the First Circuit in 2007. She was appointed by Governor Linda Lingle to the Circuit Court in 2010 and currently presides over the civil calendar.

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