HRS §101-16
What must be in a condemnation complaint and map
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that when the government files a complaint to take private land, the complaint must state how the land will be used and describe each piece of land, including whether it is the whole or part of a larger property. A map showing the exact land and its location must be attached.
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The statute, as written — Complaint; additional contents; map
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The complaint shall also contain a statement of the use to which the land sought to be condemned is to be put, a description of each and every piece of land sought to be condemned, and whether the same includes the whole or only a part of an entire tract or parcel. A map shall accompany the complaint which shall correctly delineate the land sought to be condemned and its location.
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