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HRS §121-31

Military justice rules apply during active duty

When the Hawaii National Guard or other militia is called to active duty by the governor, or is on duty during emergencies like war, riots, or disasters, the Hawaii Code of Military Justice and its rules become part of this chapter. This lasts until the forces are released from duty.

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The statute, as written — Hawaii Code of Military Justice to apply

Whenever any portion of the militia, including the army or air national guard, is on active service pursuant to the order of the governor, or is on duty or ordered to assemble for duty in time of war, insurrection, invasion, public danger, or to aid the civil authorities on account of any breach of the peace, tumult, riot, resistance to the process of the State, or imminent danger thereof, or while engaged in disaster relief or for any other cause, the Hawaii Code of Military Justice and rules adopted to administer and implement that Code, shall be enforced and regarded as a part of this chapter until the forces are relieved from duty.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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