Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 8.5

As amended through September 30, 2024
Rule 8.5 - Grounds for discipline
(a) In general. Grounds for discipline shall include:
(1) Conviction of a felony;
(2) Willful misconduct in office;
(3) Willful misconduct which, although not related to judicial duties, brings the judicial office into disrepute;
(4) Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice or conduct that brings the judicial office into disrepute;
(5) Any conduct that constitutes a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct; or
(6) Any conduct before assuming full-time duties that constitutes a violation of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct.
(b) Proceedings not substitute for appeal. In the absence of fraud, corrupt motive, or bad faith, the Commission shall not take action against a judge for making findings of fact, reaching a legal conclusion, or applying the law as he or she understands it. Claims of error shall be left to the appellate process.

Haw. R. Sup. Ct. 8.5

Renumbered September 1984; amended effective 9/16/1997.