HRS §806-63
Right to present a defense after prosecution's case
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
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.
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