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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 159-56

  • 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 to any prosecuting officer of the violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto, the division head or the division head’s designee who issued the citation and summons shall subscribe to the complaint under oath.