HRS §291C-169

When a court must issue an arrest warrant

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If someone ignores a penal summons or fails to pay bail on time, the court must immediately issue a warrant for their arrest. This section only covers that situation.

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The statute, as written — When complaint to be issued

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

In the event any person fails to comply with a penal summons given to such person or attached to a vehicle, or if any person fails or refuses to deposit bail as required and within the time permitted, the court shall forthwith issue a warrant for the person's arrest.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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