Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 184, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of Alfred B. Castillo, Jr. from the State Public Defender. Mr. Castillo has been a private practice trial attorney for the past eight years, where he has defended major felony cases in circuit court. Prior to opening his private practice, the nominee served fourteen years in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Kauai. During his tenure with the Kauai Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Castillo served nine years as the First Deputy Prosecutor.

Your Committee finds that the nominee possesses both the legal experience and the knowledge necessary to serve on the Defender Council. Your Committee further finds that the nominee is already serving on the Defender Council and thus is very familiar with the criteria important to the appointment of the State Public Defender.

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, 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.