Practical Visitor Information

What Should I Do Now?

When something unexpected happens away from home, even simple decisions can feel difficult. These practical guides are designed to help visitors understand possible next steps, find reliable information and prepare for the calls they may need to make.

These pages provide general practical information only. They are not legal advice and do not replace advice from a qualified Hawaiʻi attorney.

Police & Immediate Situations

5 practical guides

A Friend or Family Member Has Been Arrested My Travel Companion Was Arrested in Honolulu. What Should I Do? Trying to Find Someone How Do I Find Out Where Someone Is Being Held? Before You Make the Call What Information Should I Gather Before Calling an Attorney? Personal Belongings What Happens to Personal Belongings After an Arrest? Language Assistance My Friend Does Not Speak English Well. What Should We Do?

Visitors From Overseas

4 practical guides

International Visitors Should I Contact My Consulate? Lost Passport? I Lost My Passport During an Incident. What Should I Do? Getting Home Can I Still Fly Home After an Unexpected Legal Incident? What To Do First My Vacation Has Been Interrupted. What Should I Do First?

Evidence & Practical Steps

4 practical guides

What Should I Photograph? What Should I Photograph After an Accident or Incident? Write This Down Immediately What Information Should I Write Down Immediately? Protecting Evidence How Do I Preserve Important Evidence? Keep These Documents Together What Documents Should I Keep Together?

Medical Questions

2 practical guides

Injuries Are Not Always Obvious I Was Hurt but Feel Okay. Should I Still Get Checked? Requesting Medical Records How Do I Obtain Copies of My Medical Records in Hawaiʻi?

Travel Problems

3 practical guides

Rental Car Problems What Happens to My Rental Car if I Am Unable to Drive It? Changing Your Flight Should I Change My Return Flight? Speaking With Your Hotel What Should I Tell My Hotel?

Family & Children

2 practical guides

Updating Family Back Home How Should I Explain the Situation to Family Back Home? Children Need Temporary Care Someone Is Looking After My Children While This Is Happening. What Should I Do?

Insurance & Administration

3 practical guides

Who Needs To Know? Who Should I Notify After a Serious Incident? Before You Sign Anything Someone Wants Me to Sign Paperwork. What Should I Consider? Finding Official Information How Can I Find Official Hawaiʻi Information Instead of Rumours Online?

General Practical Help

2 practical guides

Avoid These Common Mistakes What Mistakes Do Visitors Commonly Make After an Unexpected Incident? Do I Need Legal Help? I Do Not Know if I Actually Need an Attorney. What Should I Do?

Not Sure Which Question Fits?

Start with the guide that most closely matches what has happened. Many of the pages will also link to related practical information, official resources and details that may help you prepare before contacting an attorney.

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