HRS §124B-155

Punishment for unlawful detention

This section says that anyone covered by this chapter who arrests or holds someone without legal authority can be punished by a court-martial. It does not list a specific penalty.

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The statute, as written — Unlawful detention

Any person subject to this chapter who, except as provided by law, apprehends, arrests, or confines any person 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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