HRS §832-18
What happens if a person out on bail does not show up
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If someone out on bail misses their required court appearance, the judge can take away the bail bond and order that person arrested right away without a warrant. The state can then try to collect the money from the bond, just like with other criminal bonds.
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The statute, as written — Forfeiture of bail
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.
If the prisoner is admitted to bail, and fails to appear and surrender oneself according to the conditions of the prisoner's bond, the judge, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order the prisoner's immediate arrest without warrant if the prisoner be within this State. Recovery may be had on the bond in the name of the State as in the case of other bonds given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this State.
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