United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Hawaii
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, operating within the Ninth Circuit. The court has subject matter jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed under Title 11 of the United States Code within the State of Hawaii, including all of the Hawaiian Islands.
As a single-district state, Hawaii has one unified federal judicial district, and the bankruptcy court serves the entire state from its location in Honolulu. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases, as well as related adversary proceedings.
Given Hawaii's island geography and its economy, which is heavily reliant on tourism and real estate, the court regularly sees cases involving hospitality businesses, real property, and consumer debt matters.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Hawaii. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Caseload
The court handles a mix of consumer and business bankruptcy cases reflective of Hawaii's tourism-dependent economy, including real estate and hospitality-sector filings. Case volumes are generally lower than mainland districts given the state's relatively small population.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the Hawaii State Bar is a prerequisite for district court admission.
Clerk's Office
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250L, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 522-8100
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.
Civil Rules 15
General Rules 90
Attorney Rules 3
Appellate Rules 1
| Rule | Title |
|---|---|
| LBR 8001-1 | Notice of Appeal |