HRS §353G-18

How to interpret this chapter's rules

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This section tells judges and officials to read the rules in this chapter broadly, so the chapter can achieve its goals of helping and rehabilitating people. It does not create any specific rights or duties.

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The statute, as written — Statutory construction

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.

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its remedial and rehabilitative purposes.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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