HRS §832-7
Governor's arrest warrant for extradition
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When the governor agrees to an extradition request, they must sign an arrest warrant sealed with the state's great seal. The warrant is given to a peace officer or trusted person to carry out. It must include the key facts that make the warrant valid.
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The statute, as written — Issue of governor's warrant of arrest; its recitals
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.
If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, the governor shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the great seal of the State, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom the governor may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.
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