# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606: Factors to be considered in imposing a sentence

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606
- **Heading:** Factors to be considered in imposing a sentence
- **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 706-606

## Text

The court, in determining the particular sentence to be imposed, shall consider:

(1) The nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant;

(2) The need for the sentence imposed:

(a) To reflect the seriousness of the offense, to promote respect for law, and to provide just punishment for the offense;

(b) To afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct;

(c) To protect the public from further crimes of the defendant; and

(d) To provide the defendant with needed educational or vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatment in the most effective manner;

(3) The kinds of sentences available; and

(4) The need to avoid unwarranted sentence disparities among defendants with similar records who have been found guilty of similar conduct. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; am L 1976, c 92, §8; am L 1981, c 27, §1; am L 1986, c 314, §15]

## 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)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-600.6 Time of release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-600.6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-601 Pre-sentence diagnosis and report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-601.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-602 Pre-sentence diagnosis, notice to victims, and report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-602.md)
- [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)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-604 Opportunity to be heard with respect to sentence; notice of pre-sentence report; opportunity to controvert or supplement; transmission of report to de](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-604.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-605 Authorized disposition of convicted defendants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-605.md)
- [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)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-605.6 Assault against a sports official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-605.6.md)
- [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)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-606.2 Special sentencing considerations for arson; other actions not prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D5_T37_C706_S706-606.2.md)
- [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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