Lauren M. Akitake at a glance
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- Per Diem Judge
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- Hawaii · State
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Lauren M. Akitake
Per Diem Judge · Hawaii District and District Family Courts, Second Circuit
Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.
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Biography and careerSource-attributed professional, judicial, and education record
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Biography
Professional career
- Served as a law clerk for Judge Shackley F. Raffetto before entering private practice.
Judicial service
- Current per diem judge serving in the District and/or District Family courts in Hawaii's Second Circuit.
Education
- Pomona College · Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis/Politics
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Extended Coverage Notice
Statewide
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.
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Camera Microphone Placement
Statewide
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
Cameras and Audio Equipment
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