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HRS §665-5

How to claim money from sold escheated property

If you believe you are owed money from the sale of property that the state took because the owner could not be found, you can sue in the first circuit court. The attorney general will be notified and can defend the state. If you win, the finance director pays you, plus interest up to 6% per year.

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The statute, as written — Claim to proceeds

Any person claiming the proceeds of sale of escheated property may present the person's claim by commencing an action in the circuit court of the first circuit. Service shall be made upon the attorney general who may appear and defend on behalf of the State. If the court renders a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, the director of finance shall pay the proceeds to the plaintiff, with interest as allowed by the court, not to exceed six per cent a year.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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