Hawaii Revised Statutes 663j. Liability for Coercion Into Prostitution

  • 663j-1 Title.
    This [chapter] may be cited as the Prostitution Coercion Liability Act. [L 1999, c 203, pt of ยง2]
  • 663j-2 Definitions.
    As used in this chapter: "Coerce" means to use or threaten to use any form of domination, restraint, or control for the purpose of...
  • 663j-3 Cause of Action for Coercion Into Prostitution.
    An individual has a cause of action against a person who: (1) Coerced the individual into prostitution; (2) Coerced the individual to remain in...
  • 663j-4 Evidence.
    Acts that may serve as evidence in support of a claim under section -3 include but are not limited to: (1) Physical force or...
  • 663j-5 Damages.
    A person entitled to bring an action under section 663J-3 may recover all of the following damages: (1) Economic damages proximately caused by coercion...
  • 663j-6 Joinder of Parties.
    (a) In the discretion of the court, two or more persons may join in one action under this chapter as plaintiffs if their respective...
  • 663j-7 Statute of Limitations.
    (a) A claim under this chapter may not be brought against a person more than six years after an act of promoting prostitution by...
  • 663j-8 Stay of Action.
    On motion by a governmental agency involved in an investigation or prosecution for promoting prostitution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed...
  • 663j-9 Other Remedies Preserved.
    The remedies provided under this chapter do not restrict the right of any person to bring an action under other law, including common law,...

Last modified: October 27, 2016