Hawaii HB2123 amends the statute of limitations for prosecuting public servant misconduct, extending it in certain cases.

Hawaii HB2123 modifies the statute of limitations for prosecuting misconduct by public servants. It allows prosecution for fraud, deception, or breach of fiduciary obligation up to three years after discovery, but not more than six years from the original limitation period. For felony offenses involving DNA evidence, prosecution can occur up to ten years from the original limitation period, provided the DNA test is performed before the limitation period expires. The changes apply to offenses committed while the public servant is in office or within ten years thereafter.

Hawaii HB2123 amends the statute of limitations for prosecuting public servant misconduct, extending it in certain cases.

Hawaii HB2123 modifies the statute of limitations for prosecuting misconduct by public servants. It allows prosecution for fraud, deception, or breach of fiduciary obligation up to three years after discovery, but not more than six years from the original limitation period. For felony offenses involving DNA evidence, prosecution can occur up to ten years from the original limitation period, provided the DNA test is performed before the limitation period expires. The changes apply to offenses committed while the public servant is in office or within ten years thereafter.