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HRS §586-21

Out-of-state protective orders are valid in Hawaii

This section says that a protective order from another state, tribe, U.S. territory, or Canada (if recognized under Hawaii law) is treated like a Hawaii order. Hawaii courts must enforce it fully, just as if it were issued here.

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The statute, as written — Foreign protective orders

Any valid protective order, as defined in title 18 United States Code section 2266, issued by a court or tribunal of another state, tribe, or territory of the United States, or issued by a court or tribunal of Canada and recognized under chapter 586C, shall be accorded full faith and credit by the courts of this State and shall be enforced as if it were an order issued in this State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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