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- ↑ "Governor's Message No. 3: Letter from Governor Josh Green clarifying that Lisa M. Ginoza (GM1) was nominated to replace Associate Justice Michael Wilson and Vladimir P. Devens (GM2) was nominated to replace Associate Justice Paula Nakayama" (PDF). Hawai‘i State Legislature. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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- ↑ "Lisa Ginoza and Vladimir Devens Sworn In as Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justices" (Press release). Hawai'i State Judiciary. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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