Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-15 – Failure to obey summons
Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | $2,000 |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-15
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Inspector: means any employee or official of the department authorized by the board to administer and enforce the provisions of this law. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Any person who fails to appear at the place and time specified in the citation and summons issued to that person by the inspector upon the person’s citation for violation of the quarantine laws or rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
If any person fails to comply with a citation and summons issued to the person, the inspector shall cause a complaint to be entered against the person and secure the issuance of a warrant for that person’s arrest.
When a complaint is made to any prosecuting officer of the violation of any quarantine law or any rule promulgated thereunder, the inspector who issued the complaint and summons shall subscribe to it under oath.