The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability. The ADA does not apply to the federal judiciary. Instead, the bankruptcy court provides certain reasonable accommodations in line with Judicial Conference policy.
Courthouse Entry
All individuals seeking entrance to the facility must present a valid, government-issued identification such as a driver’s license or state ID and pass through security screening that includes a metal detector. However, individuals with pacemakers or cochlear implants may request screening via a handheld wand upon presenting the Court Security Officers with a letter from his or her healthcare professional that identifies the condition and implant.
Wheelchair Access
Entry to the court is wheelchair-accessible, and an ADA intake window is available. Space for wheelchair seating is available in the gallery. A wheelchair ramp is available for access to the witness box.
Deaf or Hearing-Impaired Individuals
Individuals participating in judicial proceedings who are deaf or hearing-impaired or possess other communication disabilities may request accommodations (sign language interpreters, auxiliary aids, etc.) for judicial proceedings by filling out this request form and submitting it to the clerk’s office or e-mailing it to access@hib.uscourts.gov at least two weeks prior to the judicial proceeding for which the accommodation is requested. For questions or further information, please e-mail access@hib.uscourts.gov or directly contact the court’s Access Coordinators:
Brennan Lee Financial Administrator (808) 522-8096
Joni Nakano Courtroom Deputy (808) 522-8113
Medical documentation may be required. If the request is approved, the Access Coordinators will work with the requesting individual to procure the appropriate aids or services.
Any person in court may request portable headsets for assisted listening. Please request a headset from the courtroom deputy.
Fire Alarms
Fire alarms are equipped with strobe lights.
Elevators
The second and third floors of the courthouse are accessible by elevator. Elevator cabs are equipped with braille signage.