§ 804-31 Offense against complainant, arrest
§ 804-32 Bond pending trial and upon appeal
§ 804-33 Trial; bond protecting complainant
§ 804-34 Bond not executed
§ 804-35 Bond protecting others
§ 804-36 Term and renewal of bond
§ 804-37 Offense in presence of district judge
§ 804-38 Offense against other than complainant; arrest
§ 804-39 Bond in addition to conviction
§ 804-40 Suit on bond
§ 804-41 Discharge of surety

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 804 > Part II - Bond to Keep the Peace

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • oath: includes a solemn affirmation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-21
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.