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HRS §281-114

Appealing a court decision about seized property or liquor

If your property or liquor was seized and a court ruled against you, you can appeal that decision like in other cases. If you do not actively pursue the appeal or do not win, the original court decision will be carried out.

The statute, as written — Appeals

An appeal shall be allowed to any claimant of property or liquor seized as aforesaid from the judgment of the court in the same manner as appeals are allowed in other cases before such tribunals. If the claimant fails to appear and prosecute diligently the claimant's appeal, or fails to secure a reversal of the judgment in the appellate court, the judgment appealed from shall be carried out. [L Sp 1933, c 40, §73; RL 1935, §2642; RL 1945, §7293; RL 1955, §159-111; HRS §281-114; am L 1970, c 188, §39; gen ch 1985]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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