HONOLULU (KHON) — Starting Friday, Aug. 8, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary will mail more than 330,000 jury questionnaires to residents across the state. This is the first step in selecting potential jurors for 2026.
If you receive a questionnaire, you are required to complete and return it within 10 days. The envelope is provided. If you ignore it, you may face penalties.
This is not a request. It is your legal duty, the judiciary said.
Who gets the form
Names are randomly selected from people who have a Hawaiʻi state driver’s license or are registered to vote. The breakdown includes:
- Oʻahu: 115,000.
- Maui County: 76,000.
- Hawaiʻi Island: 82,000.
- Kauaʻi: 57,000.
You must meet the basic eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be a resident of Hawaiʻi.
- Be able to read and understand English.
If you meet the criteria, you may be selected for jury service. If you don’t return your questionnaire, you could be penalized.
No excuses without proof
Some may qualify for exemption…