Broderick returns
as courts director

Walter Ozawa will stay with
the Judiciary as deputy director

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Associated Press

Walter Ozawa will step down as administrative director of Hawaii's state courts after only seven months on the job, Chief Justice Ronald Moon said yesterday.

Ozawa will remain with the Judiciary as the deputy director, and Michael Broderick will return to his old job as administrative director at Moon's request, Moon said in a statement.

Ozawa replaced Broderick as administrative head of the courts in October after Broderick left to join the Hawaii Justice Foundation.

In a letter to Moon, Ozawa requested to step down because he felt the position needed "a leader with specific skills in law."

Moon praised Ozawa in a statement and asked that he stay with the Judiciary as deputy director.

"Although 'specific skills in law' is not a requirement of the position, I understand Walter's frustration in attempting to carry out his duties while simultaneously learning about the law, the legal process and the infrastructure of the courts," Moon said.

Broderick, who was administrative director for more than five years before stepping down in September, returns to the department on June 10.

"Chief Justice Moon has asked for my assistance. I respect him greatly and have high regard for the third branch of government," he said. "The Judiciary has many challenges and opportunities, and I look forward to helping in any way I can."