Are Autopsy Reports Public in Hawaii? (2026 Guide)
Hawaii autopsy reports are public records under the UIPA, but privacy redactions apply. Learn who can request a report, the fee, and how to get one in 2026.
5 min read
Loading...
Hawaii Laws
56 articles
Common Law Marriage in Hawaii: Is It Recognized? (2026)
Hawaii has never recognized common law marriage formation. H.R.S. § 572-1 requires a license and ceremony. Hawaii does recognize valid common law marriages formed in states that permit them.
8 min read
Hawaii AI Laws and Regulation (2026)
Guide to Hawaii AI laws, regulation, and legislation covering deepfakes, employment AI, healthcare AI, and more.
10 min read
Hawaii AI Meeting Recording Laws (2026)
Learn how Hawaii consent laws apply to AI meeting recorders. One-party consent rules, penalties, and compliance.
9 min read
Hawaii At-Will Employment Laws: Exceptions and Your Rights
Hawaii is an at-will employment state with public-policy and implied-contract exceptions. Learn what protections apply and when a firing may be illegal.
7 min read
Hawaii Audio Recording Laws: One-Party Consent Rules and Penalties
Hawaii audio recording laws allow one-party consent under HRS 803-42. Learn when you can legally record conversations, the private places exception, and penalties.
13 min read
Hawaii Background Check Laws (2026 Guide)
Hawaii background check laws: Ban the Box, lookback periods, Clean Slate, employer and housing checks.
13 min read
Hawaii Biometric Privacy Laws: Collection, Consent & Penalties (2026)
Hawaii covers biometric data through its breach notification law (HRS Ch. 487N) and constitutional privacy rights. Learn what fingerprint, voiceprint, and iris data protections apply.
9 min read
Hawaii Car Accident Laws: No-Fault, PIP, and Your Claim
Hawaii is a no-fault state with mandatory PIP and a $5,000 or serious-injury threshold to sue for pain and suffering. Learn the 40/80/20 limits, 2-year SOL, and comparative negligence rule.
8 min read
Hawaii Car Seat Laws: Requirements and Guidelines
Learn Hawaii car seat laws for 2026: rear-facing, forward-facing, booster seat requirements by age, front seat rules, penalties up to $500, and free resources.
9 min read
Hawaii Child Custody Laws: Types, Best Interests, and Your Rights
Hawaii decides custody by the best interests of the child under HRS 571-46. Learn the 16 factors, joint custody rules, relocation rights, and how to modify an order.
6 min read
Hawaii Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Hawaii uses the Melson Formula for child support. 2024 guidelines: $83 minimum, $1,731 self-support reserve. Learn how courts calculate, modify, and enforce orders.
12 min read
Hawaii Dashcam Laws: Recording Rules, Audio Consent, and Legal Limits (2026)
Hawaii dashcam laws allow video and audio recording under one-party consent (HRS 803-42). Learn windshield rules, privacy limits in private places, and penalties.
6 min read
Hawaii Data Breach Notification Laws: Reporting Rules & Timelines (2026)
Hawaii requires breach notification without unreasonable delay under HRS 487N. Learn about penalties up to $2,500, private right of action, and what triggers notice.
6 min read
Hawaii Data Privacy Laws: Constitutional Privacy & Consumer Rights (2026)
Guide to Hawaii data privacy laws including constitutional privacy rights, data breach notification under HRS 487N, SSN protections, and 2026 legislative updates.
13 min read
Hawaii Death Records: Are They Public + How to Get Them
Hawaii is a closed-record state. Only those with a direct and tangible interest can get a certified death certificate; records open to the public after 115 years. Fee is $10.
7 min read
Hawaii Deepfake Laws: AI Images, Voice Cloning & Penalties (2026)
Hawaii enacted a criminal deepfake NCII law in 2021 (HRS 711-1110.9, class C felony). Its 2024 election deepfake law was struck down in January 2026. A broad 2026 AI deepfake bill (HB 2137) awaits the governor's signature.
8 min read
Hawaii Defamation Laws: Libel, Slander & Suing (2026)
Hawaii defamation laws: a 2-year deadline (HRS 657-4), the strong 2022 anti-SLAPP law (HRS 634G), defamation per se, damages, and how to sue.
7 min read
Hawaii Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Hawaii divorce laws explained: no-fault irretrievably broken ground, 3-month circuit residency, no waiting period, and equitable distribution of marital property.
6 min read
Hawaii Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Victim Rights
Learn about Hawaii dog bite laws, liability under HRS 663-9, Act 224 criminal penalties, the 2-year statute of limitations, and victim rights.
11 min read
Hawaii Emancipation Laws: How to Get Emancipated in Hawaii (2026)
Learn how to get emancipated in Hawaii under HRS section 577-25. Covers petition requirements, minimum age (16), family court process, what rights emancipation grants, and what it does not (voting, alcohol).
8 min read
Hawaii Expungement Laws: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2 and the HCJDC Process
Hawaii expungement under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 831-3.2 covers arrests without conviction and deferred-plea dismissals. Learn eligibility, fees, the HCJDC application, and what Hawaii does not expunge.
7 min read
Hawaii GPS Tracking Laws: Is It Legal to Put a Tracker on a Car? (2026)
Hawaii's wiretap law makes GPS tracking without owner consent a Class C felony with up to 5 years under HRS 803-42. See who can legally track a car.
12 min read
Hawaii Hit and Run Laws: Penalties and What to Do
Learn Hawaii hit and run laws under HRS 291C-12: penalty tiers from misdemeanor to Class B felony, neurotrauma surcharges, and no-fault insurance rules.
8 min read
Hawaii Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Hawaii caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires return within 14 days. Learn entry notice, lease termination rules, and tenant rights under HRS ch. 521.
6 min read
Hawaii Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Surveillance and Privacy Rights
Hawaii landlord-tenant recording laws protect tenant privacy in rental units under HRS 711-1111. Learn rules for security cameras, recording disputes, and landlord entry.
7 min read
Hawaii Laws on Recording in Public: Your Rights in Public Spaces
Hawaii law allows recording in public spaces where there is no expectation of privacy. Learn rules for beaches, parks, streets, government meetings, and protests.
7 min read
Hawaii Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights Under Act 164
Hawaii Act 164 (2016) explicitly protects your right to record police officers in public. Learn the rules, limitations, and what officers can and cannot do.
10 min read
Hawaii Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
Hawaii's lemon law (HRS 481I) covers new vehicles with 3+ repair attempts or 30+ business days out of service within 2 years/24,000 miles. Manufacturer chooses refund or replacement.
14 min read
Hawaii Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights, HIPAA, and Consent Rules (2026)
Hawaii medical recording laws allow patients to record doctor visits under one-party consent (HRS 803-42). Learn HIPAA rules, privacy in private places, and telehealth recording.
6 min read
Hawaii Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Hawaii medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
11 min read
Hawaii Phone Call Recording Laws: One-Party Consent Rules for Calls
Hawaii phone call recording laws allow you to record any call you participate in under one-party consent (HRS 803-42). Learn interstate rules, business recording, and penalties.
8 min read
Hawaii Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Hawaii power of attorney laws explained: durable POA by default under HRS ch. 551E, execution by notarization, hot powers, and separate health-care POA under ch. 327E.
10 min read
Hawaii Recording Laws (2026): Hybrid Consent State Rules
Hawaii is a hybrid consent state: one-party under HRS 803-42, all-party in private places under HRS 711-1111. Learn penalties, civil remedies, and your right to record police.
10 min read
Hawaii Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
How to get a restraining order in Hawaii: TRO lasts up to 180 days, free to file at Family Court. Order for Protection, firearms ban, and violation penalties explained.
6 min read
Hawaii Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn Hawaii Ring doorbell laws including one-party consent rules, HRS § 711-1111 privacy restrictions, condo association rules, and penalties for illegal surveillance.
10 min read
Hawaii School Recording Laws: Student Privacy, FERPA, and Classroom Rules (2026)
Hawaii school recording laws follow one-party consent under HRS 803-42. Learn FERPA protections, classroom recording rules, IEP rights, and student privacy in Hawaii schools.
5 min read
Hawaii Security Camera Laws: Residential and Business Surveillance Rules
Hawaii security camera laws allow surveillance in public areas but prohibit cameras in private places under HRS 711-1111. Learn residential, business, and HOA camera rules.
6 min read
Hawaii Self-Defense Laws: Duty to Retreat & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Hawaii is NOT a stand-your-ground state. HRS § 703-304(5)(b) requires retreat when safe to do so, with exceptions for your dwelling and place of work. No civil immunity. Updated 2026.
8 min read
Hawaii Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Understand Hawaii's sexting laws: criminal penalties for adults and minors, revenge porn laws, and defenses available under Hawaii law.
12 min read
Hawaii Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability
Hawaii slip and fall law guide: modified-51 comparative fault, no open-and-obvious bar, no natural-accumulation rule, 2-year SOL, and 2-year county notice deadline.
8 min read
Hawaii Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026)
Hawaii smart glasses laws: one-party consent under HRS 803-42, but all-party required in private places under HRS 711-1111. Learn penalties, the police-recording right, and practical tips.
13 min read
Hawaii Spousal Support (Alimony) Laws: How It Works (2026)
Hawaii spousal support (alimony) is governed by HRS § 580-47. Courts weigh 13 statutory factors with no formula. Learn how courts decide, what types exist, how long support lasts, and when it ends.
10 min read
Hawaii Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Hawaii requires 20 years of continuous adverse possession under HRS § 657-31. Learn the strict AP limits, the quiet title process under § 669-1, and how to remove squatters via summary possession.
5 min read
Hawaii Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Hawaii statute of limitations: 2 years for personal injury, 6 years for contracts, no limit for murder. Full guide to civil and criminal filing deadlines.
9 min read
Hawaii Surveillance Camera Laws: Complete 2026 Guide
Hawaii surveillance camera laws explained: home security, workplace cameras, hidden cameras, audio recording rules under HRS 803-42, and penalties.
14 min read
Hawaii Video Recording Laws: Privacy Rules and Consent Requirements
Hawaii video recording laws allow filming in public but restrict recording in private places under HRS 711-1111. Learn consent rules, voyeurism penalties, and legal limits.
7 min read
Hawaii Voyeurism Laws: Hidden Camera Penalties and Privacy Protections
Hawaii voyeurism laws under HRS 711-1110.9 make hidden camera recording a Class C felony. Learn about penalties, deepfake protections, and intimate image laws.
10 min read
Hawaii Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Hawaii whistleblower laws, including who is protected under HRS 378-62, how to file a retaliation claim, available remedies, and filing deadlines.
10 min read
Hawaii Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Hawaii requires 35% VLT on front side windows. After 2025 Act 129, rear and back side windows may be any darkness. No medical exemption. Penalties up to $550.
6 min read
Hawaii Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Hawaii windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
8 min read
Hawaii Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Hawaii workers' comp covers any employer with 1+ employees. Learn benefit rates, the 2-year filing deadline, doctor-choice rules, and your rights under HRS Ch. 386.
6 min read
Hawaii Workplace Recording Laws: Employee and Employer Rights
Hawaii workplace recording laws allow employees to record conversations they participate in under one-party consent. Learn employer surveillance rules and private place limits.
8 min read
How Long Is a Life Sentence in Hawaii? (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to life sentences in Hawaii: parole eligibility, LWOP rules, notable cases, recent legislative changes, and sentencing statutes. Updated March 2026.
11 min read
How to Find a Cause of Death in Hawaii (2026)
How to find someone's cause of death in Hawaii: it appears on the death certificate, a closed record limited to family and others with a direct, tangible interest.
5 min read
How to Get a Hawaii Death Certificate (2026)
Get a Hawaii death certificate from the State Department of Health for $10 first copy ($4 each additional). Order online, by mail, or in person. Eligibility, cost, and processing time explained.
5 min read