HRS §712A-8
How to give notice in forfeiture cases
This section explains the ways to deliver a required notice in forfeiture cases. If the owner's address is known, give notice in person or by mail. If the address is on file with a government agency, send it by certified mail. If the address is unknown, publish it in a local newspaper.
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The statute, as written — Notice of forfeiture proceedings
Unless otherwise provided, whenever notice is required under this chapter it shall be given in one of the following ways: (a) If the owner's or interest-holder's name and current address are known: (i) By personal service; or (ii) By mail; (b) If the owner's or interest-holder's interest is required by law to be on record with a state or federal agency in order to perfect an interest in the property, but the person's current address is not known, by mailing a copy of the notice by certified mail to any address on the record; or (c) If the owner's or interest-holder's address is not known, and is not on record pursuant to paragraph (b), or if the person's interest is not known, by publication in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the seizure occurs.
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