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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 142-31

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

When a complaint is made by officers and employees as described in section 142-29(2) to any prosecuting officer of the violation of the provisions of this chapter and all rules adopted pursuant thereto, the officer or employee who issued the citation and summons shall subscribe to it under oath administered by another official of the department of agriculture whose name has been submitted to the prosecuting officer and who has been designated by the chairperson of the board of agriculture to administer oaths.