HRS §124B-149

Punishment for cruelty or mistreatment of subordinates

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This section says that anyone covered by this chapter who is cruel or mistreats someone under their orders can be punished by a court-martial. It does not list specific penalties, just that punishment is possible.

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The statute, as written — Cruelty and maltreatment

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 is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to that person's orders 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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