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HRS §804-13

What happens if bail is not enough

If bail was set too low by mistake or false information, or if the people who promised to pay bail can no longer do so, a judge can order the accused to find better sureties. If the accused refuses, they can be held in jail until trial.

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The statute, as written — Insufficient bail

If, owing to mistake or misrepresentation, insufficient bail has been taken, or if the sureties afterwards become insufficient, the accused may be ordered to find sufficient sureties by any magistrate and on the accused's refusal, the accused may be committed for trial. [PC 1869, c 50, §12; RL 1925, §3989; RL 1935, §5443; RL 1945, §10743; RL 1955, §256-13; HRS §709-13; 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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