Service of summons

The summons shall be served by handing the accused a copy thereof, and showing the accused the original; or, if the accused cannot be found, by leaving the copy, during business hours, at the accused's usual place of business or employment, or by leaving the copy at the accused's place of residence, at any reasonable hour, in charge of some person of discretion. If the alleged offender fails to appear at the prescribed time and place, after having been so summoned, the alleged offender may be attached for contempt, and dealt with accordingly. [L 1892, c 57, §20; RL 1925, §4009; RL 1935, §5472; RL 1945, §10772; RL 1955, §257-4; HRS §710-4; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]