§835-7 Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear. 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. [L 1971, c 214, pt of §1; HRS §718-7; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 38. Procedural and Supplementary Provisions
835. Securing Attendance of Witness by Material Witness Order
835-1 Material witness order; defined.
835-2 Material witness order; when authorized; by what courts issuable; duration thereof.
835-4 Material witness order; arraignment.
835-5 Material witness order; hearing, determination and execution of order.
835-6 Material witness order; vacation, modification and amendment thereof.
835-7 Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear.