Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 354, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Based upon your Committee's evaluation of the testimony received from, and in support of, the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee should be afforded an opportunity to serve the public.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the State Public Defender and two individuals.

Michelle L. Drewyer is a partner in the law firm of Ranken & Drewyer, L.L.C, in Wailuku. She concentrates in criminal and civil litigation, and has done pro bono work in civil, criminal, and drug court matters. She is a former Deputy Public Defender, State of Hawaii, and a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County of Maui.

Your Committee believes that the nominee's background in criminal litigation and drug court matters makes her an excellent candidate for the Defender Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.