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HRS §326-38

Sheriff’s powers in Kalawao

This section gives the sheriff of Kalawao the power to hire, fire, and rehire police officers for the county, with pay set by the health department from state funds. It also gives the sheriff the same powers and duties as county police chiefs or officers.

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The statute, as written — Sheriff, powers

The sheriff may appoint and dismiss and reappoint as many police officers as may be authorized by the department of health for the county. Patient residents, for the services rendered as police officers, shall receive pay as the department determines and which pay shall be taken out of and from the appropriation made by the legislature for the care and treatment of persons affected with Hansen's disease. The sheriff shall have other powers and duties within the county of Kalawao and appropriate thereto as are prescribed by law for the chiefs of police or police officers of the several counties respectively.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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