HRS §806-63

Right to present a defense after prosecution's case

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Anyone on trial for a crime can, after the prosecution finishes presenting its case, give a full answer and defense through their lawyer. This section guarantees the right to respond to the charges.

The statute, as written — Defense

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.

All persons tried for any offense shall be admitted after the close of the case for the prosecution to make full answer and defense thereto by counsel or attorney.

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

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