Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for the vacancy in the District Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawai`i).

The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Terence Yoshioka on Dec. 31.

The names submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission, in alphabetical order, are: Anthony K. Bartholomew, Paul K. Hamano, Steven J. Kim, Nani Lee, Henry Nakamoto and Andrew P. Wilson.

Anyone who would like to comment about the character and qualifications of any of the nominees before the Chief Justice makes his selection should mail, fax, or deliver their written comments to:

Chief Justice Ronald T. Y. Moon

Supreme Court of Hawai`i

417 S. King St.

Honolulu, HI 96813

The fax number is 539-4703.

Written comments must be postmarked, faxed or delivered no later than Monday, April 14. Comments may be delivered to the Supreme Court Clerk's Office at 417 S. King St. (the building directly behind the Kamehameha statue, first floor). All comments will be confidential.

The individual selected for the vacancy is subject to Senate confirmation.