Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 40-96

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Any public accountant or person who fails or neglects to conform to any of the regulations contained in this chapter, or to attend the comptroller for the purpose of being examined or to produce any accounts, books, vouchers or other documents or to answer any other lawful question when required so to do by the comptroller, shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $25, nor more than $100, on conviction.