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HRS §663-1.6

Duty to call for help at a crime scene

If you are at a crime scene and know a victim is seriously hurt, you must call or try to call police or medical help if it is safe. If you help in a reasonable way, you are protected from being sued for damages, unless you act with gross negligence or get paid. If you do not help, you are not civilly liable.

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The statute, as written — Duty to assist

(a) Any person at the scene of a crime who knows that a victim of the crime is suffering from serious physical harm shall obtain or attempt to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel if the person can do so without danger or peril to any person. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. (b) Any person who provides reasonable assistance in compliance with subsection (a) shall not be liable in civil damages unless the person's acts constitute gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions, or unless the person receives or expects to receive remuneration. Nothing contained in this subsection shall alter existing law with respect to tort liability of a physician licensed to practice under the laws of this State committed in the ordinary course of the physician's practice. (c) Any person who fails to provide reasonable assistance in compliance with subsection (a) shall not be liable for any civil damages.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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