HRS §832-20
When the governor can question if the accused is guilty
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗After an extradition request with a proper criminal charge is given to the governor, the governor or any later proceeding cannot look into whether the accused is guilty or innocent. The only exception is if it helps identify the person as the one charged.
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The statute, as written — Guilt or innocence of accused, when inquired into
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.
The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which the accused is charged may not be inquired into by the governor or in any proceeding after the demand for extradition accompanied by a charge of crime in legal form as above provided has been presented to the governor, except as it may be involved in identifying the person held as the person charged with the crime.
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