HRS §338-12
When birth certificates are accepted as proof
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that certain birth-related certificates are accepted as proof of the facts they state if filed on time. It also explains when information about a parent is treated as proof, especially in family court cases about parentage.
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The statute, as written — Evidentiary character of certificates
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.
Certificates filed within thirty days after the time prescribed therefor shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. Data pertaining to a parent of a child is prima facie evidence if: (1) The alleged parent is: (A) The spouse of the other parent; or (B) The acknowledged parent of the child; or (2) The parent-child relationship has been established under chapter 584A. Data pertaining to the alleged parent acknowledging parentage of the child shall be admissible as evidence of parentage in any family court proceeding, including proceedings under chapter 584A.
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