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HRS §806-22

Combining multiple charges into one case

This section lets a court combine several charges against the same person into one case if the charges come from the same event, are connected, or are the same type of crime. It also lets a judge merge separate cases into one.

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The statute, as written — Joinder of charges against defendant

When there are several charges against any person for the same act or transaction, or for two or more acts or transactions connected together, or for two or more acts or transactions of the same class of crimes or offenses, which may be properly joined, instead of having several indictments, informations, or complaints, the whole may be joined in separate counts in one indictment, information, or complaint. If two or more indictments, informations, or complaints are found or entered in such cases, the court or district judge may order them to be consolidated.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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