James R. Rouse at a glance
- Current role
- Family Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends March 24, 2027
James R. Rouse
Family Court Judge · Hawaii Family Court, Second Circuit
Biography
Professional career
- Family Court Judge for the Second Circuit in Hawaii, sworn in in March 2021, with a career spanning nearly 20 years as a deputy public defender and recent work as a deputy attorney general
Education
- Golden Gate University
Additional information
- Deputy public defender for roughly 19 years with some time in private practice focusing on family and criminal law.
- Seasoned trial lawyer with deep courtroom experience
- His appointment was confirmed unanimously by the Hawaii State Senate
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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Camera Microphone Placement
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Hawaii leaves courtroom camera and microphone placement to the judge and cautions that judges may differ on placement rules.
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Sources
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