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HRS §832-11

Penalty for illegally handing over a prisoner

This section sets a penalty for an officer who deliberately disobeys the law about delivering a person for extradition. If convicted, the officer can be fined or jailed. The exact amounts and time are listed in the penalty.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

Any officer who delivers to the agent for extradition of the demanding state a person in the officer's custody under the governor's warrant, in wilful disobedience to section 832-10 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§832-10 Your rights before being handed over to another state

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