Haw. Rev. Stat. § 52D-12
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Duty of police officer to owner.
Official statutory text
Any stolen or lost property in the custody of a police officer shall be delivered to its owner or the owner's duly authorized agent upon satisfactory proof of ownership, and if to an agent, of the agency; subject to payment by the owner or agent of all reasonable expenses incurred in the preservation and safekeeping of the property.
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