Haw. Rev. Stat. § 835-7

Current through Act 47 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 835-7 - Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear

If a witness at liberty on bail pursuant to a material witness order cannot be found or notified at the time the witness' appearance as a witness is required, or if after notification the witness fails to appear in such action or proceeding as required, the court may issue a warrant, addressed to a police officer, directing such officer to take such witness into custody anywhere within the State and to bring the witness to the court forthwith.

HRS § 835-7

L 1971, c 214, pt of §1; HRS § 718-7; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1985