HRS §842-7

Where and how forfeiture cases are filed

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This section explains where and how the state can start a case to take away a business's charter or license. Cases against corporations can be filed in any circuit where the corporation does business. Cases against other businesses can be filed in any circuit where they do business. The cases follow Hawaii's civil procedure rules.

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The statute, as written — Commencement and conduct of proceedings under sections 842-5 and 842-6

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.

(a) The proceedings authorized by section 842-5 may be instituted against a corporation in any judicial circuit in which it is doing business or carrying on its work and the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Hawaii rules of civil procedure and the applicable rules of court. These proceedings shall be additional to any other proceedings authorized by law for the purpose of forfeiting the charter of a corporation or cancelling the registration and license of a foreign corporation. (b) The proceedings authorized by section 842-6 may be instituted against a business other than a corporation in any judicial circuit in which it is doing business and the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Hawaii rules of civil procedure and the applicable rules of court.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§842-5 When the state can take away a business's license or charter

§842-6 When the state can shut down a business for organized crime

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