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HRS §612-59

When a court can dismiss an indictment

This section says a court may dismiss an indictment if the grand jury process broke certain rules. Either side or the court itself can ask for this dismissal. The dismissal does not prevent the case from being brought again later.

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The statute, as written — Dismissal of indictment

Any indictment which is based upon a grand jury proceeding in which a violation of section 612-56, 612-57, or 612-58 has occurred may be subject to dismissal without prejudice by an appropriate state court in the exercise of its discretion. Motion for such dismissal may be made by either party or the court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§612-56 When grand jury counsel must step aside

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