Narrative Opinion Summary
Petitioner Dexter K. Kaʻiama filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi, seeking relief from the Disciplinary Board regarding case ODC No. 18-0339. The court reviewed the materials submitted on August 25, 2022, and determined that the appropriate venue for seeking such relief is the Disciplinary Board, not the Supreme Court. Consequently, the petition was denied without prejudice, allowing Kaʻiama the option to pursue relief from the Disciplinary Board. The order was issued on August 31, 2022, and signed by Chief Justice Recktenwald and Justices Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Petition for Writ of Mandamussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petition for a writ of mandamus was denied by the Supreme Court, but without prejudice, allowing the petitioner to seek relief from the appropriate body.
Reasoning: Consequently, the petition was denied without prejudice, allowing Kaʻiama the option to pursue relief from the Disciplinary Board.
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi determined it does not have jurisdiction to provide relief in matters that should be addressed by the Disciplinary Board.
Reasoning: The court reviewed the materials submitted on August 25, 2022, and determined that the appropriate venue for seeking such relief is the Disciplinary Board, not the Supreme Court.