HRS §835-7
What happens when a witness on bail does not show up
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If a witness who is out on bail under a material witness order cannot be found or notified when they need to appear, or if they are notified but do not show up, the court can issue a warrant. The warrant tells a police officer to arrest the witness anywhere in the state and bring them to court immediately.
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The statute, as written — Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear
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 a witness at liberty on bail pursuant to a material witness order cannot be found or notified at the time the witness' appearance as a witness is required, or if after notification the witness fails to appear in such action or proceeding as required, the court may issue a warrant, addressed to a police officer, directing such officer to take such witness into custody anywhere within the State and to bring the witness to the court forthwith.
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