HRS §802E-4
Court must warn defendants about immigration risks
At the start of arraignment and plea hearings for criminal offenses (not minor infractions), the court must tell all defendants that if they are not U.S. citizens, the case could lead to detention, deportation, or denial of entry or citizenship. The court must also say that a lawyer must advise on immigration effects and that defendants do not have to share their immigration status.
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The statute, as written — Court advisement concerning alien status required at the commencement of arraignment and plea hearing
At the commencement of the court session for arraignment and plea hearings for an offense punishable as a crime under state law, except offenses designated as infractions under state law, the court shall administer the following advisement on the record to all defendants present: If you are not a citizen of the United States, whether or not you have lawful immigration status, your case may have severe and irreversible consequences, including immediate detention, deportation, or exclusion from admission or denial of naturalization to the United States. Your attorney must advise you regarding the possible consequences this case may have on your immigration status. You are not required to disclose your immigration or citizenship status to the court.
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