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HRS §571-41.1

Bringing back minors who fled Hawaii after a crime

If someone under 18 is accused of a crime in Hawaii and then leaves the state, they can be brought back using the state's extradition rules. Once they are back, the juvenile court process starts normally.

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The statute, as written — Extradition of minors to Hawaii

Any person who violates, or is alleged to have violated, any law of this State defining a crime, and is at the time of the offense under the age of eighteen years, and who thereafter flees from this State may be proceeded against in the manner provided by chapter 832. Upon return of such person to this State by extradition or otherwise, proceedings shall be commenced in the manner provided for in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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