# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-600.5: Definitions of terms in this chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-600.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-600.5
- **Heading:** Definitions of terms in this chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 5 / Title 37 / Chapter 706 / Section 706-600.5

## Text

In this chapter, unless a different meaning plainly is required:

"Day" means a twenty-four-hour period of time.

"Month" means a thirty-day period of time.

"Secure drug treatment facility" means a facility employing security protocols modeled after a minimum-security detention center, including continuous direct supervision.

"Year" means a three hundred sixty-five-day period of time. [L 1987, c 202, §1; am L Sp 2009, c 4, §1]

COMMENTARY ON §706-600.5

Act 202, Session Laws 1987, clarified the time periods within this chapter by providing definitions for a "day," "month," and "year." This clarification should eliminate confusion by law enforcement personnel in regard to these time periods. House Standing Committee Report No. 556.

Act 4, Special Session Laws 2009, promoted the rehabilitation of convicted drug offenders through alternatives to incarceration by authorizing the placement of certain drug offenders in secure drug treatment facilities. Conference Committee Report No. 25. Act 4 amended this section by adding the definition of "secure drug treatment facility."

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-600.5 Definitions of terms in this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-600.5.md)
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- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-603 DNA analysis monetary assessment; DNA registry special fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-603.md)
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- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-605.1 Intermediate sanctions; eligibility; criteria and conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-605.1.md)
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- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606 Factors to be considered in imposing a sentence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606.md)
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- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606.3 Expedited sentencing program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606.3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606.4 Sentencing in enumerated offenses committed in the presence of a minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606.4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606.5 Sentencing of repeat offenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606.5.md)

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