HRS §124B-137

Faking illness or hurting yourself to avoid duty

This section makes it a crime for people covered by this chapter to pretend to be sick or disabled, or to hurt themselves, in order to get out of work or duty. If found guilty, a court-martial decides the punishment.

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The statute, as written — Malingering

Any person subject to this chapter who, with the intent to avoid work, duty, or service: (1) Feigns illness, physical disability, mental lapse, or mental derangement; or (2) Intentionally inflicts self-injury, shall be punished as directed by a court-martial.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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