HRS §804-10.5
Who can be a bail surety
This section tells the court how to decide if a bail surety is good enough. The court looks at the surety's character, reliability, where they live, and their money and job situation. Some people cannot be sureties, like those convicted of perjury for a false bail statement.
courts
The statute, as written — Sureties; qualification
(a) In determining the sufficiency of a surety or sureties, the court shall consider the surety's or sureties': (1) Character; (2) Reliability; (3) Place of residence; and (4) Financial and employment circumstances. (b) No person shall be sufficient surety who: (1) Has been convicted of perjury for submitting a false statement under section 804-11.5; (2) Does not satisfy the requirements of section 804-11.5; or (3) Does not satisfy the requirements of article 9A, chapter 431, if posting an insurance bond as defined in section 431:1-210(1).
Sections this one refers to
§431:1-210 What counts as surety insurance
§804-11.5 Using cash, property, or stocks to pay bail
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