HRS §831-1

What felony means in this chapter

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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

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

In this chapter, "felony" means an offense that is punishable with imprisonment for a term which is in excess of one year.

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