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Charges

Caregiver Neglect Laws

Reckless endangering in the first degree
§707-713
Reckless endangering in the second degree
§707-714
Kidnapping
§707-720
Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree
§707-721
Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree
§707-722
Failure to control widely dangerous means
§708-824
Criminal use of a noxious substance
§708-828
Persistent nonsupport
§709-903
Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person
§709-905
Abuse of family or household members; penalty
§709-906
Interference with reporting an emergency or crime
§710-1010.5

Emotional/Psychological Laws

Terroristic threatening in the first degree
§707-716
Terroristic threatening in the second degree
§707-717
Definitions - Extortion
§707-760
Extortion
§707-764
Extortion in the first degree
§707-765
Extortion in the second degree
§707-766
Extortion in the third degree
§707-767
Terroristic threatening, defined
§707-715

Financial Exploitation Laws

Financing extortionate extensions of credit
§707-762
Collection of extensions of credit by extortionate means
§707-763
Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle in the first degree
§708-836.5
Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle in the second degree
§708-836.6
Removal of identification marks
§708-838
Unlawful possession
§708-839
Identity theft in the first degree
§708-839.6
Identity theft in the second degree
§708-839.7
Identity theft in the third degree
§708-839.8
Burglary in the first degree
§708-810
Burglary in the second degree
§708-811
Possession of burglar's tools
§708-812
Burglary offenses; intent to commit therein a crime against a person or against property rights
§708-812.5
Unauthorized entry in a dwelling in the second degree
§708-812.6
Unauthorized entry in a dwelling in the first degree
§708-812.55
Criminal trespass in the first degree
§708-813
Criminal trespass in the second degree
§708-814
Simple trespass
§708-815
Entry upon the premises of a facility utilized as a sex, child, or spouse abuse shelter; penalty
§708-816.5
Burglary of a dwelling during an emergency period
§708-817
Burglary of a building during an emergency period
§708-818
Extortionate extension of credit; prima facie evidence
§707-761
Criminal possession of a forgery device
§708-854
Criminal simulation
§708-855
Obtaining signature by deception
§708-856
Negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
§708-857
Suppressing a testamentary or recordable instrument
§708-858
Deceptive business practices
§708-870
False advertising
§708-871
Falsifying business records
§708-872
Defrauding secured creditors
§708-873
Misapplication of entrusted property
§708-874
Definitions - Computer Crime
§708-890
Computer fraud in the first degree
§708-891
Computer fraud in the second degree
§708-891.5
Theft
§708-830
Theft in the first degree
§708-830.5
Theft in the second degree
§708-831
Theft in the third degree
§708-832
Theft in the fourth degree
§708-833
Telemarketing fraud
§708-835.6
Unauthorized control of propelled vehicle
§708-836
Computer damage in the first degree
§708-892
Computer damage in the second degree
§708-892.5
Computer damage in the third degree
§708-892.6
Use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime
§708-893
Unauthorized computer access in the first degree
§708-895.5
Unauthorized computer access in the second degree
§708-895.6
Unauthorized computer access in the third degree
§708-895.7
Fraudulent use of a credit card
§708-8100
Fraudulent encoding of a credit card
§708-8100.5
Making a false statement to procure issuance of a credit card
§708-8101
Theft, forgery, etc., of credit cards
§708-8102
Credit card fraud by a provider of goods or services
§708-8103
Possession of unauthorized credit card machinery or incomplete cards
§708-8104
Unauthorized possession of confidential personal information
§708-839.55
Robbery in the first degree
§708-840
Robbery in the second degree
§708-841
Robbery; "in the course of committing a theft"
§708-842
Forgery in the first degree
§708-851
Forgery in the second degree
§708-852
Forgery in the third degree
§708-853
Misrepresenting a notarized document in the first degree
§710-1069
Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree
§710-1069.5
Unlicensed contracting activity
§708-8300
Habitual unlicensed contracting activity; felony
§708-8301
Unlicensed contractor fraud
§708-8302
Unlicensed contractor fraud in the first degree
§708-8303
Unlicensed contractor fraud in the second degree
§708-8304
Unlicensed contractor fraud; valuation of property
§708-8305
Definitions - Money Laundering
§708A-2
Money laundering; criminal penalty
§708A-3
Sale or manufacture of deceptive identification document; penalties
§710-1017.5
Securing the proceeds of an offense
§710-1018
Computer fraud in the third degree
§708-891.6

Physical Abuse Laws

Assault against a law enforcement officer in the second degree
§707-712.6
Assault against an emergency worker
§707-712.7
Murder in the first degree
§707-701
Murder in the second degree
§707-701.5
Manslaughter
§707-702
Negligent homicide in the first degree
§707-702.5
Negligent homicide in the second degree
§707-703
Negligent homicide in the third degree
§707-704
Negligent injury in the first degree
§707-705
Negligent injury in the second degree
§707-706
Assault in the first degree
§707-710
Assault in the second degree
§707-711
Assault in the third degree
§707-712
Assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree
§707-712.5

Sexual Abuse/Assault Laws

Indecent exposure
§707-734
Incest
§707-741
Sexual assault in the first degree
§707-730
Sexual assault in the second degree
§707-731
Sexual assault in the third degree
§707-732
Sexual assault in the fourth degree
§707-733

Statutes

Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person.

Haw. Rev. Stat. §709-905

(1) A person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of an incompetent person if he knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of a person who is unable to care for himself because of physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect. (2) Endagering the welfare of an incompetent person is a misdemeanor. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]

State Mandated Reporting

Hawaii

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-224

Who has to report?
Any licensed or registered professional of the healing arts and any health-related occupation who examines, treats, or provides other professional or specialized services to a vulnerable adult, including physicians, physicians in training, psychologists, dentists, nurses, osteopathic physicians and surgeons, optometrists, chiropractors, podiatrists, pharmacists, and other health-related professionals; employees or officers of any public or private agency or institution providing social, medical, hospital, or mental health services, including financial assistance; employees or officers of any law enforcement agency, including the courts, police departments, correctional institutions, and parole or probation offices; employees or officers of any adult residential care home, adult day care center, or similar institution; medical examiners or coroners; and licensed social workers and non-licensed persons employed in a social worker position.

When to report?
Any person required to report under the statute that, in the performance of their professional or official duties, knows or has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has incurred abuse or is in danger of abuse if immediate action is not taken.

How to report?
An initial oral report shall be made promptly to the Department of Human Services followed as soon as possible by a written report; provided that if a police department is the initiating agency, a written report shall not be required unless the police department declines to take further action and the Department of Human Services informs the police department that it intends to investigate the oral report of abuse.


Hawaii Adult Abuse Reporting Hotline:
Maui, Molokai & Lanai: 808-243-5151
Kauai: 808-241-3432
Oahu: 808-832-5115
East Hawaii: 808-933-8820

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/home/adult-services/


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