§621-4

Compelling attendance

Procedure & records · Chapter 621 — Evidence and Witnesses, Generally

Upon nonattendance of witnesses duly summoned, the service of the writ being proved, the court shall have summary power to cause their attendance and to punish them for contempt. [L 1876, c 32, §3; RL 1925, §2565; RL 1935, §3813; RL 1945, §9824; RL 1955, §222-4; HRS §621-4; am L 1972, c 104, §1(b)]

Source / Amendment history

[L 1876, c 32, §3; RL 1925, §2565; RL 1935, §3813; RL 1945, §9824; RL 1955, §222-4; HRS §621-4; am L 1972, c 104, §1(b)]

Cross references, commentary & case notes

Rules of Court See HRCP rule 45(f); DCRCP rule 45(f). Case Notes Compelling attendance by attachment. 10 H. 379, 383 (1896). Where defendant acted diligently to procure material witnesses and they fail to appear, case should be continued. 56 H. 452, 540 P.2d 63 (1975).

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