HRS §46-172

County lawsuits for false claims

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This section says the county's lawyer must look into possible false claims. If the lawyer finds someone broke the false claims rule, the lawyer may sue that person in civil court. It only covers the county's role in starting a lawsuit.

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The statute, as written — Civil actions for false claims

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 county corporation counsel or county attorney shall investigate any violation under section 46-171. If the corporation counsel or county attorney finds that a person has violated or is violating section 46-171, the corporation counsel or county attorney may bring a civil action under this section.

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

Sections this one refers to

§46-171 Penalties for filing false claims against a county

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