Stalking
HRS 711-1106.5 — pursuit, surveillance or contact without consent on more than one occasion is a misdemeanor
Harassment by stalking is a course of conduct involving pursuit, surveillance, or nonconsensual contact with another person on more than one occasion without legitimate purpose, with intent to harass, annoy or alarm, or in reckless disregard of that risk. It is a misdemeanor, and the court may order counseling.
Who handles this in Hawaii: Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Hawaii directory.
Nonconsensual contact is any contact without the person's consent, or in disregard of their express desire that it be avoided or stopped. It includes contact in person, by telephone or fax, and by any form of electronic communication, including email.
Sources for this section (1)
- HRS 711-1106.5 — Harassment by stalking
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Hawaii attorney.