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HRS §624D-2

Definitions for out-of-state subpoenas

This section defines key terms used in this chapter. It explains what counts as a foreign jurisdiction, a foreign subpoena, a person, a state, and a subpoena. These definitions help clarify who and what the rules apply to.

everyone

The statute, as written — Definitions

In this chapter: "Foreign jurisdiction" means a state other than this State. "Foreign subpoena" means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. "Subpoena" means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to: (1) Attend and give testimony at a deposition; (2) Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of the person; or (3) Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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