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HRS §124B-146

Willfully disobeying a superior officer

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This section covers a service member who willfully disobeys a lawful order from a superior officer. The punishment depends on whether it happens during war or not. During war, confinement can be up to ten years or other court-martial punishment. At other times, a court-martial decides the punishment.

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The statute, as written — Wilfully disobeying superior commissioned officer

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.

Any person subject to this chapter who wilfully disobeys a lawful command of that person's superior commissioned officer shall be punished: (1) If the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of no more than ten years or other punishment as directed by a court-martial; and (2) If the offense is committed at any other time, by punishment 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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