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HRS §711-1146

When officers can enter property for inspections

An officer with proper identification can enter any building or land in Hawaii at reasonable times to check if the law or a court order is being followed. The officer must cause as little trouble as possible to the people there. If someone refuses entry, the officer must get a court order first.

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The statute, as written — Inspection

Upon the presentation of proper credentials, any officer may enter at reasonable times any building, structure, or premises in the State for the purpose of determining and enforcing compliance with this part or of any court order issued under this part; provided that the entry shall be made in a manner that causes the least possible inconvenience to the person in possession or occupying the building, structure, or premises; provided further that a court order authorizing the entry shall be obtained if entry is denied or resisted.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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