HRS §654-3
How the officer carries out the order
This section tells the officer what to do with a court order. The officer must take the property listed in the order. The officer can enter buildings, vehicles, or other places to get it, and can use force if needed, but only if the court has authority in that location.
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The statute, as written — Execution of the order
The officer to whom an order has been issued shall forthwith execute the same by taking possession of the property therein described, for which purpose the officer may enter in or upon any enclosure or other property, including any building or other structure, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, and may, upon denial of entrance and after exhibiting the officer's authority if requested, use necessary force to secure entrance; provided that no property shall be so taken if the court issuing the order is without jurisdiction to execute process at the place at which the property is found. [L Sp 1949, c 7, pt of §1; RL 1955, §244-23; HRS §654-24; am L 1972, c 90, §1(c); ren HRS §654-3; gen ch 1985]
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