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--- hawaii [2025/02/27 17:26] – [Hawaii Laws Regarding Registration] josiahk
+++ hawaii [2026/08/25 19:38] (current) – josiahk
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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
+//Although we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]**//
+To access Hawaii’s laws, click [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrsall/Default.aspx|here]]. The website allows you to view the contents by volume, by topic, by division, and many more. Hawaii’s registry laws are codified at Chapter 846E, titled “Registration of Sex Offenders and Other Covered Offenders and Public Access to Registration Information.”
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 === Who must register? ===
-§846E-1\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0001.htm|§846E-1]]\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0001.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0001.htm]]
+Look at the definitions of “covered offender,” “sex offender,” and “offender against minors."
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-§846E-2(d)\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|§846E-2(d)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Yearly §846E-2(g); Life §846E-2(a)\\
+Yearly for life [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|§846E-2(a), (g)(8)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Yes, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.\\
+Yes. Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.\\
-§846E-10\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0010.htm|§846E-10]]
-[[https://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/pdf/CHAPTER%2B846E%2B2013.pdf|https://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/pdf/CHAPTER%2B846E%2B2013.pdf]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 Probably, but an official statute could not be found.\\
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 [[http://icis.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/STATIC-and-STABLE-Validation-Study.pdf|http://icis.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/STATIC-and-STABLE-Validation-Study.pdf]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-Those with a single offense that is a misdemeanor. 846E-3(h)\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0003.htm|§846E-3(h)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0003.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0003.htm]]
 === Is there a registration fee? ===
-According to Perplexity (AI), there is no registry fee.
+No
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
-None
+No
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-Yes: Hawaii Revised Statutes 846E-10\\
+Yes: [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0010.htm|§846E-10]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0010.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0010.htm]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-Ten days in a row or more than 30 days in a calendar year; §846E-2(a)\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|§846E-2(a)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-Within three days from arrival; §846E-2(g)\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm]]
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0846E/HRS_0846E-0002.htm|§846E-2(b), (g)]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-§706-606.4\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0004.htm|§706-606.4]]\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0004.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0004.htm]]\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0003.htm|§706-606.3]]\\
-§706-606.3\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0006.htm|§706-606.6]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0003.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0003.htm]]\\
-§706-606.6\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0006.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0606_0006.htm]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-Yes for 1st degree electronic enticement of a child. HRS §707-756©(2)\\
+Yes, for 1st degree electronic enticement of a child. [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0756.htm|§707-756(1)(c), (2)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0756.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0756.htm]]
+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
+[[https://capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0624.htm|§706-624]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 Only for habitual drug addiction and mental illness. No civil commitment for sexual crimes.\\
 \\
-Civil commitment laws\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0334/HRS_0334-.htm|Civil commitment laws]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0334/HRS_0334-.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0334/HRS_0334-.htm]]
 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16. HRS § 707-732\\
+Age 16. [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm|§707-732(1)(c)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes. HRS § 707-732\\
+Yes. [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm|§707-732(1)(c)]]
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0707/HRS_0707-0732.htm]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[http://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/faq.html|http://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/faq.html]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 [[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/citizensguide.aspx|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/citizensguide.aspx]]\\
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 [[https://portal.ehawaii.gov/government/hawaii-legislature/|https://portal.ehawaii.gov/government/hawaii-legislature/]]
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
 search boxes on left for key words\\
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-search by number or key words on Legiscan\\
+Search by number or key words on Legiscan\\
 [[https://legiscan.com/HI|https://legiscan.com/HI]]\\
-Lexis - create account\\
+In the link below, click on "Register" in the upper right corner of the page.\\
-[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcLZBRCnARIsAMPBgF1ykts2pYn0Vb3sJvuBOdc_jl8NMCVZm8EGeji7yV9Vbi0e2fNwDTgaAoTZEALw_wcB|http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcLZBRCnARIsAMPBgF1ykts2pYn0Vb3sJvuBOdc_jl8NMCVZm8EGeji7yV9Vbi0e2fNwDTgaAoTZEALw_wcB]]\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/]]
-Also:\\
-[[http://www.senatorlaurathielen.com/introduction-to-legislation/following-bills/|http://www.senatorlaurathielen.com/introduction-to-legislation/following-bills/]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM|Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs]]\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM]]\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2018|Senate Committe on the Judiciary]]\\
-Senate Committe on the Judiciary\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018|House Committee on the Judiciary]]\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2018|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2018]]\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PBS&year=2018|House public safety]]
-\\
-House Committee on the Judiciary\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018]]\\
-House public safety\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PBS&year=2018|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PBS&year=2018]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-Senators\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=S|Senators]]\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=S|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=S]]\\
+[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=H|Representatives]]
-Representatives\\
-[[https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=H|https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=H]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None at this time.
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===