HRS §805-2

Arresting officer must give a copy of the complaint

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When an officer arrests someone under this law, the officer must show the original complaint and then hand the accused person a copy of it. This rule makes sure the accused knows what they are charged with.

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The statute, as written — Copy of complaint

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.

In executing the warrant of arrest as provided in section 805-1, the arresting officer shall hand to the accused a copy of the complaint after showing the accused the original.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§805-1 How a criminal complaint is written and a warrant is issued

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