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HRS §712-1213

What showing indecent material proves in court

This section says that if someone does what section 712-1211 describes, the court can treat that as enough proof that they knew what the material was like or didn't care. It's a rule about evidence, not a new crime.

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The statute, as written — Displaying indecent material; prima facie evidence

The fact that a person engaged in the conduct specified by section 712-1211 is prima facie evidence that the person engaged in that conduct with knowledge of or in reckless disregard of the character, content, or connotation of the material which is displayed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§712-1211 When showing indecent pictures in public is a crime

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