HRS §660-15
Paying to bring a prisoner to court
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When a court orders a prisoner or someone in custody to be brought to court, the court must state the cost of bringing them. The officer does not have to follow the order unless that cost is paid or offered. The court can waive or reduce this cost in some cases.
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The statute, as written — Costs
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.
If the party is confined in any prison or is in the custody of any civil officer, the court or judge granting the writ shall certify thereon the sum to be paid for the expense of bringing the party from the place where the party is imprisoned or restrained. The officer to whom the same is directed shall not be bound to obey it, unless that sum is paid or tendered to the officer. This section is subject to section 607-3, pursuant to which prepayment of the expense may be waived, or the sum required may be reduced or remitted.
Sections this one refers to
§607-3 Judges can waive court costs in special cases
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