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HRS §803-36

Notice to the person who asked for the search warrant

Before carrying out a search warrant, the officer must tell the person who asked for it that they can be there and point out the property if it is found. This section only covers that notice requirement.

The statute, as written — Notice to applicant

Before executing the warrant the officer shall give notice to the person who applied for it, that the person may be present and identify the property if found. [PC 1869, c 48, §7; RL 1925, §3964; RL 1935, §5416; RL 1945, §10721; RL 1955, §255-21; HRS §708-36; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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