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HRS §710-1074

Using force or threats to influence a juror

This law makes it a crime to use force or threats to try to change a juror's vote or decision. A threat includes any threat that is already illegal under another law. Doing this is a serious felony.

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The statute, as written — Intimidating a juror

(1) A person commits the offense of intimidating a juror if the person uses force or a threat with intent to influence a juror's vote, opinion, decision, or other action as a juror. (2) "Threat" as used in this section means any threat proscribed by section 707-764(1). (3) Intimidating a juror is a class B felony.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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