Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:2-606 – Witness; failure to testify or produce records
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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 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:2-606
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions of this State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Person: means a natural person, entity or organization, including without limitation an individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership, sole proprietorship, association, cooperative, estate, trust, or governmental unit. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Any person who knowingly fails to attend and testify or answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, accounts, records, contracts, or documents, if in the person’s power to do so, in obedience to the lawful subpoena or lawful requirements of the commissioner, or an examiner employed by the commissioner, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to sections 706-663 and 706-640.