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HRS §326-36

Who pays the sheriff's salary

This section says the health department pays the sheriff's salary using money the legislature set aside for caring for people with Hansen's disease. It only covers how the sheriff gets paid, not other duties or rules.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Sheriff, salary

The salary of the sheriff shall be fixed and paid by the department of health out of the appropriation allowed by the legislature for the care and treatment of persons affected with Hansen's disease.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.