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HRS §832-1

Who is covered by these rules

This section defines key terms used in this chapter. It explains who counts as the governor, executive authority, state, interstate, prosecuting officer, and peace officer. These definitions help clarify who the rules apply to.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

Where appearing in this chapter, the term "governor" includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the laws of this State. The term "executive authority" includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in any state, and the term "state" includes any state other than this State, the District of Columbia, or a Territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States. The term "interstate" means between this State and any other state. The term "prosecuting officer" or "prosecuting attorney" includes the attorney general of this State, any county attorney or prosecuting attorney of any county of this State. The term "peace officer" includes any officer authorized to serve process in criminal proceedings.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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