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HRS §712-1277.5

Contempt for violating orders under this part

If you knowingly break an order issued under this part, a court can hold you in civil contempt and also punish you for criminal contempt. This section does not stop the government from prosecuting you for drug crimes or other crimes separately.

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The statute, as written — Contempt

Any person who knowingly violates any order issued pursuant to this part shall be subject to civil contempt as well as punishment for criminal contempt of court under section 710-1077. Nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to preclude or preempt a criminal prosecution for violation of a controlled substance offense or any other criminal offense.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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