Reference

The Hawaiʻi State Law Library System (HSLLS) provides reference services:

In-Person
417 South King Street, Room 115
Honolulu, HI 96813
7:45 am-4:15 pm, Monday-Friday
Phone
(808) 539-4964
E-mail
LawLibrary@courts.hawaii.gov
Fax
(808) 539-4974
Mail
Supreme Court Law Library
417 South King Street, Room 119
Honolulu, HI 96813

The Supreme Court Law Library is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and all Hawaiʻi State holidays.

The staff of the Hawaiʻi State Law Library System will provide basic reference services, such as suggesting sources to use, explaining how to use legal research tools, helping to locate a statute or case when provided a specific citation, and suggesting other organizations or government agencies to contact for additional assistance. Patrons will only be directed to appropriate materials and resources and shown how to utilize such sources via an index or similar resource guide.

The staff of the Hawaiʻi State Law Library System is prohibited by law from giving legal advice, pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statute § 605-14. Individuals in need of legal advice should consult a licensed attorney. To locate legal services in Hawaiʻi, consult our Legal Services in Hawaiʻi guide.