Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Hawaii is a one-party consent state. One party's consent is sufficient for recording.
Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 803-42
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class C felony; up to 5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Has Sanctuary Cities
Hawaii generally limits ICE cooperation. Honolulu has sanctuary policy.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
Honolulu
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://hsba.org/Legal Aid
https://www.lawhelp.org/hi/Remember in Hawaii
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"