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HRS §431:2-207

What happens if you ignore a subpoena

If you ignore a subpoena or refuse to testify, the insurance commissioner reports it to the circuit court. The court can bring you in to explain why you should not be punished for contempt. If the court finds you in contempt, it can punish you like you ignored a court order.

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The statute, as written — Contempt proceedings

If any individual fails to obey the subpoena, or obeys the subpoena but refuses to testify when required concerning any matter under examination, investigation or the subject of the hearing, the commissioner shall file a written report thereof and proof of service of the commissioner's subpoena in the circuit court of the county where the examination, investigation or hearing is being conducted. Thereupon the court shall forthwith cause the individual to be brought before it to show cause why the individual should not be held in contempt, and if so held, may punish the individual as if the failure or refusal related to a subpoena from or testimony in that court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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