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HRS §641-18

When to appeal a suspended sentence order

If a court suspends your sentence in a criminal case, that order counts as a final decision for appeal purposes. The time to file an appeal starts on the day the court enters that order.

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The statute, as written — Time for appeal in case of suspended sentence

Whenever in any criminal cause an order suspending the imposition or execution of the sentence is entered by a district or circuit court, the order shall for the purposes of appeal be deemed a final judgment and the time within which to perfect any appeal in any such cause shall commence to run from the entry thereof.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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