Hawaii § 353-23 - Disposition of property subject to action for damages.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 353-23 — Disposition of property subject to action for damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 353-23. Disposition of property subject to action for damages.
No disposition of any estate, either by will or otherwise, after the arrest for crime of which the committed person was convicted, whether the sentence is for life or otherwise, shall have any advantage or preference over the claim of any person entitled to damages for a private injury committed by the criminal, unless the disposition was made for a valuable and equivalent consideration to a person ignorant of the arrest. [L 1987, c 338, pt of §3] Previous Vol07_Ch0346-0398 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 353-23
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 353-23 cover?
Section 353-23 ("Disposition of property subject to action for damages.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 353-23?
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Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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