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exclusionary rule in Hawaii

85 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1931–2025 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (52)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lopezgreen
haw · 1995 · cited in 15 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2023
2 sentences

2023In State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai#i 433, 896 P.2d 889 (1995), the supreme court adopted the federal concept of inevitable discovery, stating that "the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule is a sound principle, which prevents the setting aside of convictions that would have been obtained in the absence of police misconduct." Id. at 451, 896 P.2d at 907 .

2023In State v. Lopez, 78 Hawai#i 433, 896 P.2d 889 (1995), the supreme court adopted the federal concept of inevitable discovery, stating that "the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule is a sound principle, which prevents the setting aside of convictions that would have been obtained in the absence of police misconduct." Id. at 451, 896 P.2d at 907 .

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State v. Pattioaygreen
haw · 1995 · cited in 9 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2024
2 sentences

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

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State v. Santiagogreen
haw · 1971 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1988–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455, 468 , 896 P.2d 911, 924 (1995) (“The purpose of the exclusionary rule ... is primarily to deter illegal police conduct and secondarily to recognize that the courts of this State have the inherent supervisory power over criminal prosecutions to ensure that evidence illegally obtained by government officials or them agents is not utilized in the administration of criminal justice through the courts.” (Citing State v. Santiago, 53 Haw. 254, 264 , 492 P.2d 657, 663 (1971); Hawai'i Revised Statutes § 602-4 (1985).); cf. State v. Edwards, 96 Hawai'i 224, 237 ,

2002See State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455, 468 , 896 P.2d 911, 924 (1995) (“The purpose of the exclusionary rule ... is primarily to deter illegal police conduct and secondarily to recognize that the courts of this State have the inherent supervisory power over criminal prosecutions to ensure that evidence illegally obtained by government officials or them agents is not utilized in the administration of criminal justice through the courts.” (Citing State v. Santiago, 53 Haw. 254, 264 , 492 P.2d 657, 663 (1971); Hawai'i Revised Statutes § 602-4 (1985).); cf. State v. Edwards, 96 Hawai'i 224, 237 ,

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State v. Bridgesred
haw · 1996 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2013
2 sentences

2013A. Because it relied solely on Lopez and neglected to apply Torres , the ICA’s decision conflicts with precedent. 11 The exclusionary rule preserves judicial integrity by ensuring that courts do not “place their imprimatur on evidence that was illegally obtained by allowing it into evidence....” Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 394 , 262 P.3d at 1018 (citing Bridges, 83 Hawai'i at 196 , 925 P.2d at 366 ).

2013A. Because it relied solely on Lopez and neglected to apply Torres , the ICA’s decision conflicts with precedent. 11 The exclusionary rule preserves judicial integrity by ensuring that courts do not “place their imprimatur on evidence that was illegally obtained by allowing it into evidence....” Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 394 , 262 P.3d at 1018 (citing Bridges, 83 Hawai'i at 196 , 925 P.2d at 366 ).

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State v. Torresgreen
haw · 2011 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2017
2 sentences

2013“The ‘judicial integrity1 purpose of the exclusionary rule is essentially that the courts should not place their imprimatur on evidence that was illegally obtained by allowing it to be admitted into evidence in a criminal prosecution.” Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 394 , 262 P.3d at 1018 (citation omitted).

2013“The ‘judicial integrity1 purpose of the exclusionary rule is essentially that the courts should not place their imprimatur on evidence that was illegally obtained by allowing it to be admitted into evidence in a criminal prosecution.” Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 394 , 262 P.3d at 1018 (citation omitted).

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State v. Tanakagreen
haw · 1985 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2016
2 sentences

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

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United States v. Leongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 6 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–2014
2 sentences

2013Two decades later, in a substantial shift from Mapp, the Court in United States v. Leon, 468 U.S. 897 , 104 S.Ct. 3405 , 82 L.Ed.2d 677 (1984), abandoned two of the three purposes of the exclusionary rule and decided that the sole purpose of the exclusionary rale was to deter unlawful police conduct. 4 In Leon , police officers executed a facially valid warrant issued by a state superior court judge. 468 U.S. at 902 , 104 S.Ct. 3430 .

2013Two decades later, in a substantial shift from Mapp, the Court in United States v. Leon, 468 U.S. 897 , 104 S.Ct. 3405 , 82 L.Ed.2d 677 (1984), abandoned two of the three purposes of the exclusionary rule and decided that the sole purpose of the exclusionary rale was to deter unlawful police conduct. 4 In Leon , police officers executed a facially valid warrant issued by a state superior court judge. 468 U.S. at 902 , 104 S.Ct. 3430 .

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State v. Bowegreen
haw · 1994 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455, 468 , 896 P.2d 911, 924 (1995) (“The purpose of the exclusionary rule ... is primarily to deter illegal police conduct and secondarily to recognize that the courts of this State have the inherent supervisory power over criminal prosecutions to ensure that evidence illegally obtained by government officials or them agents is not utilized in the administration of criminal justice through the courts.” (Citing State v. Santiago, 53 Haw. 254, 264 , 492 P.2d 657, 663 (1971); Hawai'i Revised Statutes § 602-4 (1985).); cf. State v. Edwards, 96 Hawai'i 224, 237 ,

2002See State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455, 468 , 896 P.2d 911, 924 (1995) (“The purpose of the exclusionary rule ... is primarily to deter illegal police conduct and secondarily to recognize that the courts of this State have the inherent supervisory power over criminal prosecutions to ensure that evidence illegally obtained by government officials or them agents is not utilized in the administration of criminal justice through the courts.” (Citing State v. Santiago, 53 Haw. 254, 264 , 492 P.2d 657, 663 (1971); Hawai'i Revised Statutes § 602-4 (1985).); cf. State v. Edwards, 96 Hawai'i 224, 237 ,

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State v. Kahooneigreen
haw · 1996 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2011Bridges thus appears internally inconsistent as to a reasoned application of our exclusionary rule. [15] This court has determined that "`[u]nlike the exclusionary rule on the federal level, Hawai`i's exclusionary rule serves not only to deter illegal police conduct, but to protect the privacy rights of our citizens.'" State v. Kahoonei, 83 Hawai`i 124, 131, 925 P.2d 294, 301 (1996) (quoting Lopez, 78 Hawai`i at 445, 896 P.2d at 901); see also State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai`i 13, 23, 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (stating that "article I, section 7 of the Hawai`i Constitution provides broader protection

2011See Bridges, 83 Hawai`i at 195, 925 P.2d at 365 (stating that "[u]nder an exclusionary rule analysis the court first identifies the principles to be served by the exclusionary rule, and then evaluates how the principles would be served by exclusion" (brackets in original)).

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State v. Navasgreen
haw · 1996 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

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Commonwealth v. Edmundsgreen
pa · 1991 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–2013
2 sentences

2013To the extent that the dissent cites Commonwealth v. Edmunds, 586 A.2d 887 (Pa. 1991) – which did not involve a clerical error regarding a warrant’s issuance date but involved an affidavit that lacked requisite facts – we note in that case, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania expressly declined to adopt the “good faith” exception to the exclusionary rule, emphasizing, inter alia, that its constitution is “unshakably linked to a right of privacy[.]” Edmunds, 586 A.2d at 898, 905-06 .

2013To the extent that the dissent cites Commonwealth v. Edmunds, 586 A.2d 887 (Pa. 1991) – which did not involve a clerical error regarding a warrant’s issuance date but involved an affidavit that lacked requisite facts – we note in that case, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania expressly declined to adopt the “good faith” exception to the exclusionary rule, emphasizing, inter alia, that its constitution is “unshakably linked to a right of privacy[.]” Edmunds, 586 A.2d at 898, 905-06 .

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State v. Dixongreen
haw · 1996 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

2013This provision of the Hawaii Constitution “provides broader protection than the [FJourth [AJmendment to the United States Constitution because it also [expressly] protects against unreasonable invasions of privacy.” State v. Dixon, 83 Hawai'i 13, 23 , 924 P.2d 181, 191 (1996) (emphasis added); see also Torres, 125 Hawai'i at 396 , 262 P.3d at 1020 (“[Our exclusionary rule is] unlike the exclusionary rule of the federal government and some other jurisdictions insofar as it guarantees individual privacy rights”); State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113, 123 , 913 P.2d 39, 49 (1996) (“[A]rticle I § 7 of t

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State v. Mintergreen
nj · 1989 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1996–2011
2 sentences

2011Of course, when evidence is not obtained illegally, "no loss of judicial integrity is implicated in a decision to admit the evidence." 83 Hawai'i at 196, 925 P.2d at 366 (quoting State v. Minter, 116 N.J. 269 , 561 A.2d 570, 571 (1989)).

1996See, e.g., LaFave, supra, at 151-52; Latzer, supra, at 875 (stating that the exclusionary rule analysis “appears better suited to criminal cases than conflicts of law theories”); Minter, 561 A.2d at 576 (“The better approach, we think, is the exclusionary-rule analysis[.]”); Porter, 742 P.2d at 925 (“We agree that ... an exclusionary rule analysis should be followed.”); Lucas, 372 N.W.2d at 736-37 ; Mattson, 207 Cal.Rptr. at 282 , 688 P.2d at 891 ; Blair, 159 Cal.Rptr. at 827-28 , 602 P.2d at 747-48 ; Tullis & Ludlow, supra, at 88-91.

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State v. Boyntongreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1980–2002
2 sentences

2002A. The exclusionary rule provides that “ ‘[a] subsequent search even under warrant based upon the evidence obtained in the former tainted search is also tainted.’ ” State v. Brighter, 63 Haw. 95, 100 , 621 P.2d 374, 379 (1980) (quoting State v. Boynton, 58 Haw. 530, 535 , 574 P.2d 1330, 1334 (1978)).

2002A. The exclusionary rule provides that “ ‘[a] subsequent search even under warrant based upon the evidence obtained in the former tainted search is also tainted.’ ” State v. Brighter, 63 Haw. 95, 100 , 621 P.2d 374, 379 (1980) (quoting State v. Boynton, 58 Haw. 530, 535 , 574 P.2d 1330, 1334 (1978)).

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State v. Wilsongreen
haw · 1999 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2017
2 sentences

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

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Mapp v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1961 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1974–2014
2 sentences

2013The exclusionary rule stands for the proposition that in a “prosecution, the Fourth Amendment bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search and seizure.” Mapp, 367 U.S. at 647 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 (citing Wolf v. Colorado, 338 U.S. 25, 28 , 69 S.Ct. 1359 , 93 L.Ed. 1782 (1949)).

2013The exclusionary rule stands for the proposition that in a “prosecution, the Fourth Amendment bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search and seizure.” Mapp, 367 U.S. at 647 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 (citing Wolf v. Colorado, 338 U.S. 25, 28 , 69 S.Ct. 1359 , 93 L.Ed. 1782 (1949)).

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State v. Edwardsgreen
haw · 2001 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

2017Rather, in “certain circumstances,” this court uses its supervisory authority to “appl[y] the exclusionary rule to evidence obtained in violation of a statute or rule without requiring a constitutional violation.” Id. at 238 , 30 P.3d at 252 (citing State v. Wilson, 92 Hawai'i 45 , 987 P.2d 268 (1999); State v. Pattioay, 78 Hawai'i 455 , 896 P.2d 911 (1995)).

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United States v. Calandragreen
scotus · 1974 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1974–2013
2 sentences

2013See also United States v. Calandra, 414 U.S. 338, 347 , 94 S.Ct. 613 , 38 L.Ed.2d 561 (1974) ("|T]he primary purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter future unlawful police conduct”); United States v. Peltier, 422 U.S. 531, 542 , 95 S.Ct. 2313 , 45 L.Ed.2d 374 (1975) ("[T]he purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter unlawful police conduct ...”). .

2013See also United States v. Calandra, 414 U.S. 338, 347 , 94 S.Ct. 613 , 38 L.Ed.2d 561 (1974) ("|T]he primary purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter future unlawful police conduct”); United States v. Peltier, 422 U.S. 531, 542 , 95 S.Ct. 2313 , 45 L.Ed.2d 374 (1975) ("[T]he purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter unlawful police conduct ...”). .

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State v. Davisgreen
or · 1992 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–2011
2 sentences

1996Among the cases that we cited in Lopez in support of our departure from the federal rationale of the exclusionary rule were two decisions of the Oregon Supreme Court, including State v. Davis, 313 Or. 246 , 834 P.2d 1008 (1992). .

1996Among the cases that we cited in Lopez in support of our departure from the federal rationale of the exclusionary rule were two decisions of the Oregon Supreme Court, including State v. Davis, 313 Or. 246 , 834 P.2d 1008 (1992). .

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Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1964–1995
2 sentences

1964As stated in Wong Sun : "The exclusionary rule has traditionally barred from trial physical, tangible materials obtained either during or as a direct result of an unlawful invasion," and "matters observed [or overheard] during an unlawful invasion * * *." Wong Sun extended this rule to "verbal evidence which derives so immediately from an unlawful entry and an unauthorized arrest as the officers' action in the present case * * *." ( 371 U.S. at 485 ).

1964As stated in Wong Sim: “The exclusionary rule has traditionally barred from trial physical, tangible materials obtained either during or as a direct result of an unlawful invasion,” and “matters observed [or overheard] during an unlawful invasion * * Wong Sun extended this rule to “verbal evidence which derives so immediately from an unlawful entry and an unauthorized arrest as the officers’ action in the present case * * ( 371 U.S. at 485 ).

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Quinn v. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYgreen
haw · 1971 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Co., 53 Haw. 19, 21 , 486 P.2d 59, 60 (1971) (citations omitted) (when an insurer relies on an exclusionary clause of a policy as an affirmative defense to liability, “it has the burden of proving facts which bring the case within the exclusion”); In re Dowsett Tr., 7 Haw.

2025Co., 53 Haw. 19, 21 , 486 P.2d 59, 60 (1971) (citations omitted) (when an insurer relies on an exclusionary clause of a policy as an affirmative defense to liability, “it has the burden of proving facts which bring the case within the exclusion”); In re Dowsett Tr., 7 Haw.

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State v. Coopergreen
kan · 1977 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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United States v. Gerenagreen
ctd · 1987 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Menefee v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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State v. Rodriguesgreen
haw · 1985 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
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State v. Andersongreen
haw · 1997 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
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State v. Bullockgreen
mont · 1995 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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State v. Abordogreen
haw · 1979 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Jones v. United Statesred
scotus · 1960 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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State v. Augafagreen
hawapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
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State v. Brightergreen
haw · 1980 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–2002
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State v. Tannergreen
or · 1987 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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State v. Pokinigreen
haw · 1961 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1974–1995
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State v. Hillgreen
ariz · 1969 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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People v. Peetegreen
cal · 1946 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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Elkins v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1960 · cited in 4 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2002–2022
2 sentences

2011Quigley suggests that with respect to joint investigations, state police officers and prosecutors could wait "until after the critical stages in the investigation are over[,]" i.e., after the evidence had been seized, in order to "gain from any possible unconstitutional actions of the federal officials[.]" Id.; see also Friesen, supra, § 11-3(d)(3) (stating that uniform application of the exclusionary rule to all evidence sought to be admitted in state court would avoid any "covert cooperation to evade state law"); cf. Elkins, 364 U.S. at 221-22, 80 S.Ct. 1437 (stating that, in abolishing the

2002The New Jersey Supreme Court, concurring with the foregoing passage in the Rakas dissent, explained that the majority holding undermined the deterrent purpose of the exclusionary rule: If indeed this is the invitation extended to law enforcement officials by Rakas and its progeny, then it would obviously be destructive of the time-honored principle that the primary purpose of the exclusionary rule is deterrence —"to compel respect for the constitutional guaranty (against unreasonable searches and seizures) in the only effectively available way—by removing the incentive to disregard it." Elkins

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Arizona v. Evansgreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022DISCUSSION The exclusionary rule is “a judicially created remedy designed to safeguard against future violations of [constitutional] rights.” Arizona v. Evans, 514 U.S. 1, 10 (1995).

2014But as noted, the U.S. Supreme Court itself recognized, “state courts are absolutely free to interpret state constitutional provisions to accord greater protection to individual rights than do similar provisions of the United States Constitution.” Evans, 514 U.S. at 8 . 29 The most significant difference between the Federal and Hawai#i decisions, to this point at least, is the Supreme Court’s jettison of two of the three purposes of the exclusionary rule – protection of privacy and judicial integrity.

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Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1920 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1980–2002
2 sentences

2002However, “the exclusionary rule does not preclude the use of evidence derived from knowledge of incriminating facts ‘gained from an independent source.’ ” Id. (quoting Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385, 392 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920)).

2002However, “the exclusionary rule does not preclude the use of evidence derived from knowledge of incriminating facts ‘gained from an independent source.’ ” Id. (quoting Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385, 392 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920)).

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Rossell v. City & County of Honolulugreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 3 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1982–2001
2 sentences

2001The limited scope of the exclusionary rule was defined by the Hawaii Supreme Court in Rossell v. City and County, 59 Haw. 173 , 579 P.2d 663 (1978).

2001The limited scope of the exclusionary rule was defined by the Hawaii Supreme Court in Rossell v. City and County, 59 Haw. 173 , 579 P.2d 663 (1978).

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State v. McKnight.green
haw · 2013 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024Quoting State v. McKnight, 131 Hawai‘i 379, 398, 319 P.3d 298, 317 (2013), the ICA noted that the exclusionary rule’s purposes include “(1) judicial 13 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER *** integrity, (2) the protection of individual privacy, and (3) deterrence of illegal police misconduct.” James, 2023 WL 3017974 , at *6.

2015We further conclude that suppression of the evidence obtained pursuant to the anticipatory search warrant would not further the purposes underlying Hawaii’s exclusionary rule of “(1) judicial integrity, (2) the protection of individual privacy, and (3) deterrence of illegal police misconduct.” McKnight, 131 Hawai'i at 398 , 319 P.3d at 317 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Hawaii. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
Wolf v. Colorado red
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

2013The exclusionary rule stands for the proposition that in a “prosecution, the Fourth Amendment bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search and seizure.” Mapp, 367 U.S. at 647 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 (citing Wolf v. Colorado, 338 U.S. 25, 28 , 69 S.Ct. 1359 , 93 L.Ed. 1782 (1949)).

2013The exclusionary rule stands for the proposition that in a “prosecution, the Fourth Amendment bars the use of evidence secured through an illegal search and seizure.” Mapp, 367 U.S. at 647 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 (citing Wolf v. Colorado, 338 U.S. 25, 28 , 69 S.Ct. 1359 , 93 L.Ed. 1782 (1949)).

31961–2013
Nix v. Williams green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2012Although inapplicable to the case before it, Williams II concluded that the independent source doctrine was “wholly consistent with and justifie[d] adoption of the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule.” Id. at 432 .

1999In contrast to the United States Supreme Court, which requires the prosecution to satisfy the preponderance of evidence burden of proof before allowing evidence to be admitted under the inevitable discovery rule, Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984), the Hawaii Supreme Court “require[s] the prosecution to present clear and convincing evidence that any evidence obtained in violation of article I, section 7 9 [of the Hawaii State Constitution], would inevitably have been discovered by lawful means before such evidence may be admitted under the inevitable di

21999–2012
Kau v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
haw · 1977
22005–2009
State v. Alston green
nj · 1981
22002–2002
Gray v. Administrative Director of Court green
haw · 1997
22001–2001
State v. Kirn green
haw · 1989
21995–1999
Harris v. New York green
scotus · 1971
21995–1999
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
21984–1995
Cm, Inc. v. The Canadian Indemnity Company green
ca8 · 1980
21987–1987
Witters v. United States green
cadc · 1939
21975–1975
People v. . Molineux green
ny · 1901
21975–1975
Nester v. State green
nev · 1959
21975–1975
United States v. Nicholas A. Stirone green
ca3 · 1959
21975–1975
United States v. Charles Patrick Carney Appeal of Francis Clinton Mahon, Jr green
ca3 · 1972
21975–1975
State of Oregon v. Long green
or · 1952
21975–1975
Weeks v. United States red
· 1914
21961–1974
Matter of Herbert M. Dowsett Trust green
hawapp · 1990
12025–2025
United States v. Steven Curtis Waupekenay green
ca10 · 1992
12021–2021
State v. Poaipuni green
haw · 2002
12017–2017
State v. Curtis green
hawapp · 2015
12017–2017
State v. Quiday green
hawapp · 2016
12017–2017
State v. Stachler green
haw · 1977
12016–2016
Retherford v. Kama green
haw · 1970
12015–2015
Hudson v. Michigan green
scotus · 2006
12013–2013
Commonwealth v. Benson green
pasuperct · 2010
12013–2013
Frank v. Maryland red
scotus · 1959
12013–2013
United States v. Mark Steven Hitchcock green
ca9 · 2002
12013–2013
Michigan v. Tucker green
scotus · 1974
12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1243 (11) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 707-701 (8) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 602-4 (7) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 641-13 (7) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291-4 (6) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 803-9 (6) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-640 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-641 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-656 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-660 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 707-730 (5) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 1137 (1930–2026) OH 827 (1963–2026) IL 785 (1956–2026) TX 676 (1954–2026) PA 603 (1962–2026) NY 555 (1960–2026) MI 537 (1933–2026) LA 489 (1949–2025) FL 456 (1959–2026) WA 414 (1952–2026) NJ 399 (1957–2026) VA 343 (1962–2026) IN 338 (1968–2026) MD 327 (1949–2026) MA 282 (1958–2026) MO 268 (1951–2025) WI 250 (1966–2026) AZ 243 (1956–2025) CO 242 (1969–2026) AL 236 (1962–2026) KS 236 (1953–2026) CT 229 (1954–2026) TN 222 (1959–2026) GA 218 (1903–2025) MN 197 (1940–2026) IA 195 (1941–2025) ID 194 (1970–2026) NM 184 (1964–2025) OR 171 (1929–2026) AR 165 (1955–2026) NC 160 (1967–2026) ND 146 (1968–2026) DC 120 (1966–2026) AK 116 (1969–2025) UT 105 (1981–2026) ME 104 (1967–2025) MS 102 (1943–2026) MT 95 (1949–2024) NE 95 (1941–2025) KY 93 (1965–2026) RI 89 (1958–2026) HI 85 (1931–2025) OK 79 (1969–2024) SD 79 (1959–2024) DE 72 (1961–2026) VT 70 (1925–2026) WV 68 (1975–2024) SC 64 (1958–2026) NV 64 (1961–2024) NH 60 (1951–2025) WY 45 (1971–2024) VI 25 (1981–2026) PR 4 (1964–1998)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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