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HRS §844D-41

Old crimes still require DNA collection

This section says that certain DNA collection rules apply to past crimes too. Even if the crime happened before the law changed, the state can still collect DNA as required. It does not matter when the crime or conviction occurred.

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The statute, as written — Retroactive application

Sections 844D-31, 844D-33, and 844D-34 to 844D-37 shall have retroactive application. Collection shall occur pursuant to sections 844D-34 to 844D-38 regardless of when the crime charged or committed became a qualifying offense pursuant to this chapter, and regardless of when the person was convicted of the qualifying offense described in section 844D-31(a) or a similar crime under the laws of the United States or any other state, or pursuant to the United States Code of Military Justice, for commission of a qualifying offense described in section 844D-31(a) or a similar crime under the laws of the United States or any other state.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§844D-31 Who must give DNA and fingerprint samples

§844D-34 Who must give DNA samples when entering custody

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