Hawaii Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§701-108 et seq.

Summary: The following sets forth a description of a particular crime or infraction, followed by the time period following such crime within which a legal action can be initiated in Hawaii.  If action is not taken within the stated period below, the victim may potentially lose its right to press charges and the state may no longer be entitled to prosecute:

Felonies:

• 1st or 2nd degree murder or 1st, 2nd degree attempted murder or criminal solicitation to commit murder: N/A
• Manslaughter where death was not caused by operating a motor vehicle: 10 years
• Class A felony: 6 years
• Other felonies: 3 years
• If fraud or breach of fiduciary obligation is element: 2-6 years extension after discovery; if based on misconduct in public office: 2-3 years extension upon discovery

Misdemeanors:

• Misdemeanor or parking violation: 2 years
• Petty misdemeanors: 1 year

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