John M. Tonaki at a glance
- Current role
- Circuit Court Judge
- Court
- Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii · State
- Judicial service
- Active
John M. Tonaki
Circuit Court Judge · Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit
Available research
Biography
Judicial service
- Circuit Court Judge, Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit.
Courtroom rules and guidance
Extended Coverage Notice
Hawaii requires news media to notify a court coordinator before electronic or photographic coverage of a judicial proceeding, including audio recording, film, videotape, or still photography.
The news media must notify a court coordinator of their intent to provide any electronic or photographic coverage of a judicial proceeding.Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗
Camera Microphone Placement
Hawaii leaves courtroom camera and microphone placement to the judge and cautions that judges may differ on placement rules.
The judge will decide where cameras and microphones can be placed in the courtroom. Judges differ on this - so please ask.Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗
Sources
Hawaii State Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/contact/judges_phone_listing_1cCameras and Audio Equipment
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/media_guidelines/cameras_and_audio_equipmentRemote Court Hearings via Zoom
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.courts.state.hi.us/remote-court-hearings-via-zoom-or-webex