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HRS §831-1

What felony means in this chapter

This section defines the word 'felony' for this chapter. A felony is a crime that can be punished by more than one year in prison. It does not create new rules or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Definition

In this chapter, "felony" means an offense that is punishable with imprisonment for a term which is in excess of one year.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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