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§710-1069.5

Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree

Public corruption · Chapter 710 — Offenses Against Public Administration · Part V. Perjury and Related Offenses

(1) A person commits the offense of misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree if, with intent to mislead another, the person submits or invites reliance on a document that the person knows has been altered after the document had been notarized by a notary public in this or any other jurisdiction.

     (2)  Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree is a misdemeanor. [L 2008, c 175, pt of §3]

No Hawaiʻi pattern jury instruction (HAWJIC) has been published for this offense — prove each statutory element above on its own terms.

Source / Amendment history

[L 2008, c 175, pt of §3]

Cross references, commentary & case notes

COMMENTARY ON §§710-1069 AND 710-1069.5 Act 175, Session Laws 2008, added these sections, establishing criminal offenses for misrepresenting a notarized document. Act 175 deterred fraud by strengthening the laws relating to notaries and notarized documents. Conference Committee Report No. 77-08.