HRS §621C-5

Penalty for a witness who refuses to testify after immunity

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If a witness is given immunity but still refuses to testify or provide information, the court can punish them for contempt. Even if punished for contempt, the witness can still be charged and convicted of the original offense.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

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.

Any witness granted immunity hereunder who fails or refuses to testify or produce other information may be punished by the court for contempt, provided that the witness may be charged with and convicted of the other offense 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

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