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HRS §124B-171

False official statements and false swearing

This section covers military law. It says people under this law who knowingly make false official statements or lie under oath can be punished by a court-martial. It does not set specific penalties.

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The statute, as written — False official statements; false swearing

(a) Any person subject to this chapter who, with intent to deceive: (1) Signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false; or (2) Makes any other false official statement knowing it to be false, shall be punished as directed by a court-martial. (b) Any person subject to this chapter who: (1) Takes an oath or affirmation that is administered: (A) In a matter in which the oath or affirmation is required or authorized by law; and (B) By a person with authority to do so; and (2) Upon the oath or affirmation, makes or subscribes to a statement, if the statement is false and at the time of taking the oath or affirmation, the person does not believe the statement to be true, 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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