Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 575 – Uniform Desertion and Nonsupport Act (Modified)
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§ 575-2 | Prima facie evidence; sequestration of money for support of spouse or children |
§ 575-3 | Complaint |
§ 575-4 | Evidence; marriage, paternity, etc |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 575 - Uniform Desertion and Nonsupport Act (Modified)
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Department: means the department of corrections and rehabilitation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 353-1
- Director: means the director of corrections and rehabilitation; provided that the signing or approval of vouchers and other routine matters may be delegated by the director to any authorized subordinate. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 353-1
- 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.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.