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HRS §804-19

When witnesses and bailed people must appear in court

This section says that witnesses who are required to appear and people released on bail must show up on the date set in their papers and at any other times the court orders. Their duty to appear continues until the court officially releases them.

The statute, as written — Times for appearance

Witnesses bound to appear, and persons let out on bail, shall not only attend on the day appointed in their respective obligations, but at such other times as the court shall direct, and the obligation continues until they are discharged by the court. [PC 1869, c 50, §18; RL 1925, §3995; RL 1935, §5449; RL 1945, §10749; RL 1955, §256-19; HRS §709-19; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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