Hawaii Revised Statutes 804-32 – Bond pending trial and upon appeal
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 804-32
- 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.
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When anyone arrested under section 804-31 is brought before the district judge, and a continuance of the trial upon the charge is granted, the district judge shall direct the accused to give a combined appearance and temporary peace bond in a sum proportioned to the nature of the offense, with sufficient surety that the accused will commit no offense against the person or property of the complainant during the period of time the trial is continued, and the peace bond shall remain in effect upon appeal by the accused after a finding of guilt at the trial or during any appeal after a finding of guilt.