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HRS §480-23.4

Penalty for a witness who refuses to testify after immunity

This section says what happens to a witness who is given immunity but still refuses to testify or provide information. The court can punish them for contempt, and they can also be charged with perjury or other related offenses.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

Any witness granted immunity under section 480-23(b) who fails or refuses to testify or produce information may be punished by the court for contempt, provided that the witness may also be charged with and convicted of perjury, for giving a false statement, or for an offense involving a failure to comply with the order notwithstanding the fact that the witness has been punished by the court for contempt.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§480-23 Immunity from prosecution

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