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HRS §124B-140

Punishment for being absent without leave

This section says that a member of the state military forces who is absent without permission from their assigned duty, place, or unit at the required time can be punished by a court-martial. It covers failing to show up, leaving, or staying away without authority.

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The statute, as written — Absence without leave

Any member of the state military forces who, without authority: (1) Fails to go to the member's appointed place of duty at the time prescribed; (2) Goes from that place; or (3) Absents the member's self or remains absent from the member's unit, organization, or place of duty at which the member is required to be at the time prescribed, 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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