HRS §414D-165
When the company must or may pay legal costs for non-directors
This section says that officers who are not directors get the same legal cost protection as directors, unless the company's rules say otherwise. The company can also choose to pay legal costs for other employees or agents, as long as its rules allow it. It does not set any specific amounts or deadlines.
employees
The statute, as written — Indemnification of officers, employees, and agents
(a) An officer of the corporation who is not a director, unless limited by a corporation's articles of incorporation, is entitled to mandatory indemnification under section 414D-161, and is entitled to apply for court-ordered indemnification under section 414D-163 in each case, to the same extent as a director. (b) The corporation, unless limited by a corporation's articles of incorporation, may indemnify and advance expenses under this part to an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation who is not a director to the same extent as to a director. (c) A corporation may also, unless limited by a corporation's articles of incorporation, indemnify and advance expenses to an officer, employee, or agent who is not a director to the extent, consistent with public policy, that may be provided by its articles of incorporation, bylaws, general or specific action of its board of directors, or contract.
Sections this one refers to
§414D-161 When a company must pay a director's legal costs
§414D-163 When a court can order a company to pay a director's legal costs
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