HRS §444-36

Reporting criminal violations for prosecution

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This section says the regulated industries complaints office must tell the county prosecutor or the state attorney general about any criminal violation of this law, including criminal contempt of court, so that the violation can be prosecuted quickly.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Prosecution of criminal violations

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 regulated industries complaints office shall report any criminal violation of this chapter, including, but not limited to, criminal contempt of court, to the county prosecuting attorney's office or the department of the attorney general for prompt prosecution.

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

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