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flag Hawaii’s Supreme Court appoints Sabrina McKenna as acting chief justice effective October 1, 2025, following Mark Recktenwald’s retirement.

flag Hawaii’s Supreme Court is transitioning leadership as Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald retires at age 70, the state’s mandatory retirement age. flag Effective October 1, 2025, Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna, the longest-serving active jurist in the state judiciary since 2011, will serve as acting chief justice. flag She succeeds Recktenwald, who led for 15 years with a focus on access to justice. flag Brandon Kimura has been appointed administrative director of the courts, replacing Rodney Maile, while Daylin-Rose Heather remains deputy administrative director. flag McKenna and Kimura both expressed gratitude for mentorship and pledged to uphold the judiciary’s integrity and service to the public.

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