Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Hawaii
How long prosecutors in Hawaii have to file charges for felonies and misdemeanors, and which crimes have no time limit.
Short answer: May be commenced at any time: murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder, sexual assault in the first and second degrees, sex trafficking, and continuous sexual assault of a minor under fourteen (§ 701-108(1)). Haw. Rev. Stat. § 701-108
| Criminal statutes of limitations | May be commenced at any time: murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder, sexual assault in the first and second degrees, sex trafficking, and continuous sexual assault of a minor under fourteen (§ 701-108(1)). Manslaughter (not caused by a motor vehicle): within ten years. Class A felony: within six years. Any other felony: within three years. Misdemeanor (or parking violation): within two years. Petty misdemeanor or non-parking violation: within one year. For certain felonies under chapter 707, parts V or VI, the period does not run during any time when the victim is alive and under eighteen years of age. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 701-108 |
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FAQ
What is the statute of limitations for crimes in Hawaii?
May be commenced at any time: murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder, sexual assault in the first and second degrees, sex trafficking, and continuous sexual assault of a minor under fourteen (§ 701-108(1)). Manslaughter (not caused by a motor vehicle): within ten years. Class A felony: within six years. Any other felony: within three years. Misdemeanor (or parking violation): within two years. Petty misdemeanor or non-parking violation: within one year. For certain felonies under chapter 707, parts V or VI, the period does not run during any time when the victim is alive and under eighteen years of age.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.