STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 3799
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 818, 819
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirtieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2020
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 818 and 819, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Defender Council
G.M. No. 818 |
STANTON OSHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and |
G.M. No. 819 |
SETSUKO GORMLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your
Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by
Stanton Oshiro and Setsuko Gormley for service on the Defender Council.
STANTON OSHIRO
Your Committee
received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Stanton
Oshiro from the Office of the Public Defender and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in
opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Stanton Oshiro from one
individual.
Upon review of the
testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Oshiro's background and
dedication to serving the public qualify him to be reappointed to the Defender
Council. Your Committee notes that Mr. Oshiro
has been a practicing attorney in Hawaii devoted exclusively to criminal defense
since 1991. Additionally, Mr. Oshiro is
active with the Hawaii State Bar Association and serves as a criminal defense
bar representative on the Big Island Multi-Agency, Big Island Bench-Bar, and Statewide
Bench-Bar Committees. Your Committee
further notes that Mr. Oshiro has served as a member of the Defender
Council since 2017 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of the members of the Defender Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Oshiro
be reappointed to the Defender Council based on his knowledge, background, and
dedication to public service.
SETSUKO GORMLEY
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Setsuko Gormley from the Office of the Public Defender and eleven individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Setsuko Gormley from one individual.
Upon
review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Gormley's
background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to
the Defender Council. Your Committee notes that Ms. Gormley has been a
practicing attorney in Hawaii since 2007. She is
currently a solo practitioner focusing on criminal defense, family law, and immigration.
Previously,
Ms. Gormley worked as a legislative attorney for the Maui County Office of
Council Services, served as a Deputy Public Defender in the Office of the
Public Defender, and spent two years as a law clerk in the Circuit Court of the
Second Circuit. Your Committee finds that Ms. Gormley has a thorough
understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her
extensive experience in criminal defense and the judicial system will enhance
the effectiveness of the Defender Council. Your Committee
therefore recommends that Ms. Gormley be appointed to the Defender Council
based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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____________________________ KARL RHOADS, Chair |
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