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HRS §607-8.5

Court fee for issuing a bench warrant

When a court issues a bench warrant because someone missed court or broke a court order, the court can charge that person up to $50 to cover the cost of the warrant.

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The statute, as written — [§607-8.5] Assessment for bench warrant issuance

The court, when issuing a bench warrant for any person who fails to appear or who otherwise fails to comply with a court order, may assess that person a sum not to exceed $50 for the cost of issuing the bench warrant.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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