HRS §712-1217

Open lewdness in public is a crime

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This law makes it a crime to do a lewd act in a public place where others are likely to see it and be upset or alarmed. It is a petty misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.

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The statute, as written — Open lewdness

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(1) A person commits the offense of open lewdness if in a public place the person does any lewd act which is likely to be observed by others who would be affronted or alarmed. (2) Open lewdness is a petty misdemeanor.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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