Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 832-17

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.

If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge may discharge the accused or may recommit the accused for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge may again take bail for the accused’s appearance and surrender, as provided in section 832-16, but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of new bond.