Every claim arising under this chapter shall forever be barred unless the action is commenced by filing a petition with the circuit court within two years after the conviction that is the subject of the petition is either reversed or vacated, or the petitioner is pardoned for that conviction; provided that:

(1) If the claim is based on a conviction reversed or vacated or a pardon granted prior to June 29, 2016, the claim shall be commenced by filing a petition with the circuit court no later than July 1, 2018, or be forever barred; and
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 661B-4

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, this limitation of actions shall not be tolled for any reason.

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