The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court held an investiture ceremony at Aliʻiōlani Hale for Chief Justice Vladimir Devens. Devens was sworn in on May 5, when he took the oath of office administered by then-Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna. Chief Justice Vladimir Devens at investiture ceremony on Aug. 3, 2026. I am confident Chief Justice Devens will continue to serve the people of Hawaiʻi with integrity, independence, and fairness,” Green said. As Chief Justice, Devens serves as the administrative head of the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, overseeing court operations statewide while also leading Hawaiʻi’s highest court.