Haw. Rev. Stat. § 27-2
The governor may assign the functions in section 27-1, except the administration and operation of district courts, to such respective department or departments as can most appropriately and effectively perform the functions.
[L 1965, c 97, §2; Supp, §14B-2; HRS §27-2]
Transfer of district courts to the judiciary branch, see L 1965, c 97, §21.