HB1659 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes §803-31 to allow courts to authorize persons or entities other than officers of justice to assist in executing search warrants.

• Modifies §803-34 to permit authorized persons or entities to help officers of justice carry out searches directed by magistrates or judges.

• Updates §803-35 to allow authorized persons or entities to assist deputies in executing search warrants directed to sheriffs or police chiefs.

• Adds provision to §803-37 allowing courts to authorize officers to obtain technical assistance from individuals or entities within or outside the State when searching electronic devices or storage media.

• Effective upon approval.