HRS §124B-177
Drunkenness and other incapacitation offenses
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section covers military members and certain others under this chapter. It says being drunk on duty, being unable to do your duty because of alcohol or drugs, or being drunk while a prisoner are offenses. Punishment is decided by a court-martial.
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The statute, as written — Drunkenness and other incapacitation offenses
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.
(a) Any person subject to this chapter who is drunk on duty shall be punished as directed by a court-martial. (b) Any person subject to this chapter who, as a result of indulgence in any alcoholic beverage or any drug, is incapacitated for the proper performance of duty shall be punished as directed by a court-martial. (c) Any person subject to this chapter who is a prisoner and is drunk while the person is a prisoner shall be punished as directed by a court-martial.
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