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HRS §353-11.5

Who can enter a prison and what happens if you don't have permission

This law says you cannot enter or stay on the grounds of a state prison unless you get permission from the prison administrator, their designees, or the director. Signs must be posted to tell the public about this rule. Breaking this rule is a misdemeanor.

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The statute, as written — Restricted access to correctional facilities

(a) Except for the director and employees of the department of corrections and rehabilitation, members of the Hawaii paroling authority, and those persons specified in section 353 - 29, no person shall enter or remain on the grounds of any state correctional facility unless permission to so enter or remain has been obtained from the administrator of the correctional facility, the administrator's designated representatives, or the director. (b) Signs shall be posted at reasonable intervals along the boundary of correctional facilities, informing the public of the restriction against access provided in subsection (a). (c) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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