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HRS §651-43

How the officer must advertise property for sale

After taking property, the officer must tell the public about the sale. They must post notices in three visible places in the area and, on Oahu, also put ads in Honolulu newspapers. The sale is advertised for 30 days unless the court says otherwise.

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The statute, as written — Advertisement for sale

The officer shall, after levy, advertise for sale the property levied upon, whether real or personal, for thirty days, or for such time as the court shall order, by posting a written or printed notice in three conspicuous places within the district where the property is situated, and if on the island of Oahu, by advertisement thereof at least three times in one or more newspapers published in Honolulu. [CC 1859, §1023; am L 1886, c 58, §1; RL 1925, §2447; RL 1935, §4146; RL 1945, §10173; RL 1955, §233-42; HRS §651-43]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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