§806-62 Trial; order of proof and argument. The prosecuting attorney shall open the case, and first introduce his witnesses and proofs, and after the evidence for the defense has been presented, and the accused or his counsel has summed up and closed his case, the prosecuting attorney may conclude the argument, and in his conclusion shall confine himself to answering any new matter or arguments presented by the defendant or his attorney. [L 1876, c 40, §45; am imp L 1907, c 37, §1; RL 1925, §4025; RL 1935, §5526; RL 1945, §10831; RL 1955, §258-41; HRS §711-62; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]
Cross References
Evidence, generally, see chapters 621 and 626.
Order of proof, argument, see §635-52.
Rules of Court
Testimony, see HRPP rule 26.
Expert witnesses, see HRPP rule 28.
Instructions to jury, see HRPP rule 30.
Motion for judgment of acquittal, see HRPP rule 29.
Case Notes
Prosecution rather than defendant may close the argument. 9 H. 288 (1893).
Opening statement. 31 H. 81 (1929); 32 H. 528 (1932).
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 38. Procedural and Supplementary Provisions
806. Criminal Procedure: Circuit Courts
806-2 Inapplicable to district courts.
806-6 Use of; furnishing of copy.
806-7 Preparation of indictment, complaint, or information; true bill by grand jury.
806-8 Prosecution where indictment not essential.
806-9 Information, laws applicable.
806-17 Circuits constitute district for criminal trial by jury.
806-21 Joinder of defendants; accessories, receivers.
806-22 Joinder of charges against defendant.
806-26 Meaning of words and phrases.
806-27 Indictment; defects and omissions.
806-28 Characterization of the act.
806-29 Exceptions need not be negatived.
806-30 Alternative allegations.
806-34 Sufficiency of averments as to offense and transaction.
806-35 Property owned by more than one.
806-36 Property owned by corporation.
806-37 Money, etc., how described.
806-38 Instrument, how described.
806-41 Ownership, not necessary to allege when.
806-46 Objections to indictment.
806-49 Arraignment; plea of not guilty.
806-51 Plea of autrefois convict or acquit.
806-60 Jury of twelve required.
806-62 Trial; order of proof and argument.
806-65 Depositions, right to inspect.
806-73 Duties and powers of probation officers; adult probation records
806-76 Court proceedings; reports to county clerk.
806-82 Prosecution of felonies by written information.
806-83 Felonies for which criminal charges may be instituted by written information.
806-86 Procedure for motion to dismiss.