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Hawaii Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Criminal Statute of Limitations
| Code Section | 701-108 |
| Felonies | 1st or 2nd degree murder or 1st, 2nd degree attempted murder or criminal solicitation to commit murder: none; manslaughter where death was not caused by operating a motor vehicle: 10 yrs.; Class A felony: 6 yrs.; others: 3 yrs.; if fraud or breach of fiduciary obligation is element: 2-6 yrs. extension after discovery; if based on misconduct in public office: 2-3 yrs. extension upon discovery |
| Misdemeanors | Misdemeanor or parking violation: 2 yrs.; petty misdemeanors: 1 yr. |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | Continuously absent from state or no reasonably ascertainable residence or work within the state, while prosecution is pending: maximum extension 4 yrs.; prosecution pending |
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