HRS §710-1022
Bringing weapons or drugs into a jail is a serious crime
This law makes it a crime to bring a dangerous weapon or drug into a jail or prison, or for a person in jail to make, get, or have one. It is only allowed if the jail administrator approves it in advance. Breaking this law is a serious felony.
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The statute, as written — Promoting prison contraband in the first degree
(1) A person commits the offense of promoting prison contraband in the first degree if: (a) The person intentionally conveys a dangerous instrument or drug to any person confined in a correctional or detention facility; or (b) Being a person confined in a correctional or detention facility, the person intentionally makes, obtains, or possesses a dangerous instrument or drug. (2) A "dangerous instrument" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 707-700; a dangerous instrument may only be possessed by or conveyed to a confined person with the facility administrator's express prior approval. A "drug" shall include dangerous drugs, detrimental drugs, harmful drugs, intoxicating compounds, marijuana, and marijuana concentrates as listed in section 712-1240; a drug may only be possessed by or conveyed to a confined person with the facility administrator's express prior approval and under medical supervision. (3) Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is a class B felony.
Sections this one refers to
§707-700 Definitions of key terms used in this chapter
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