§660-24 Hearing without delay. Upon the return of the writ or order to show cause, the court shall proceed without delay to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint. The examination may be adjourned from time to time as circumstances may reasonably require. [L 1870, c 32, §17; RL 1925, §2747; RL 1935, §4332; RL 1945, §10373; am L 1953, c 101, §12; RL 1955, §239-24; HRS §660-24; am L 1972, c 90, §5(o)]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 36. Civil Remedies and Defenses and Special Proceedings
660-4 For prisoners, for trial or testimony.
660-7 Order to show cause in lieu of writ.
660-12 By supreme court; to whom returnable.
660-13 Issuance to person of unknown name.
660-14 For person of unknown name.
660-16 Person held until writ issues, when.
660-19 Signature, oath, evidence.
660-20 Body to be produced, except when.
660-21 Procedure in case of sickness, etc.
660-22 Disobeying writ or order to show cause, penalties.
660-23 Evading service, penalties.
660-25 Notice to other parties, when.
660-26 Notice to attorney general, when.
660-28 Bail, etc., before judgment.