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HRS §832-3

What papers the governor needs to send someone back

This section says what documents the governor must see before sending a person back to another state to face charges. The request must be in writing and include proof of the crime and that the person fled. The papers must be officially certified.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Form of demand

No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in any state shall be recognized by the governor unless in writing alleging, except in cases arising under section 832-6, that the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and that thereafter the accused fled from the state, and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of an affidavit made before a magistrate there, together with a copy of any warrant which was issued thereupon; or by a copy of a judgment of conviction or of a sentence imposed in execution thereof, together with a statement by the executive authority of the demanding state that the person claimed has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of the person's bail, probation, or parole. The indictment, information, or affidavit made before the magistrate must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that state; and the copy of indictment, information, affidavit, judgment of conviction, or sentence must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§832-6 When a person can be sent back for a crime committed from afar

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