HRS §501-215
State's right to recover money it paid out
When the State pays someone under a governor's warrant, the State can step into that person's shoes and collect from anyone else who owes them money. The finance director handles this recovery, and any money collected goes into the State's general fund.
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The statute, as written — Subrogation in favor of State
In every case where payment has been made by the director of finance under warrant from the governor, the State shall be subrogated to all rights of the plaintiff against any other parties or securities, and the director shall enforce the same in behalf of the State. Any sums so recovered by the director shall be paid into the treasury of the State to the account of the general fund.
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