For civil actions in the nature of assumpsit, when service of summons is required by law, court rule, or court order, service on the defendant within the State shall be:

(1) By personal delivery by a person authorized to serve process; or

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 634-38

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(2) If a reasonable attempt at personal delivery has not been successful, then by certified, registered, or express mail sent to the addressee only, as ordered by the court.

Service pursuant to paragraph (1) and proof of personal service shall be made in the manner prescribed by law, court rule, or court order. If service is made pursuant to paragraph (2), a return receipt or other proof of service provided by the postal service shall be filed showing delivery to the addressee within the State.