# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-7: Jurisdiction over crimes and torts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-7
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction over crimes and torts
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 15 / Chapter 263 / Section 263-7

## Text

All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an aeronaut or passenger while in flight over the State shall be governed by the laws of the State. The question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over the State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft, shall be determined by the laws of the State.

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-1 Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-1.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-2 Sovereignty in space.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-3 Ownership of space.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-4 Lawfulness of flight.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-5 Damage on land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-6 Collision of aircraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-7 Jurisdiction over crimes and torts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-8 Jurisdiction over contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-9 Dangerous flying a misdemeanor; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-10 Hunting from aircraft; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 263-11 Reckless operation of aircraft a misdemeanor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T15_C263_S263-11.md)

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