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HRS §501-64

Court can enforce its orders and get police help

This section lets the court enforce its own orders the same way equity cases are enforced. If the judge asks, the police chief must assign an officer to be present at court sessions.

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The statute, as written — Enforcement of decrees; bailiff

The court, in all matters over which it has jurisdiction, may enforce its orders or decrees in the same manner as decrees are enforced in actions in the nature of suits in equity, and upon the request of the judge, the chief of police shall assign an officer to attend the sittings of the court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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