(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, including any government official or employee of the State or county, to “fix”, “void”, change, modify, adjust, tamper with, or otherwise dispose of any traffic citation, notice, or summons. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the powers of the judges of the several courts in the exercise of their judicial functions. Any person who intentionally or knowingly violates this subsection shall be guilty of a class C felony; except that the person shall be fined not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000. Any government official or employee of this State or any county who violates this subsection shall be summarily discharged from the official’s or employee’s office or employment.
Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
For details, see
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-660Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-138
- county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
