§ 803-1 Arrest; by warrant
§ 803-2 By oral order
§ 803-3 By person present
§ 803-4 On suspicion
§ 803-5 By police officer without warrant
§ 803-6 Arrest, how made
§ 803-7 Use of force; duty to intervene and report unnecessary or excessive force
§ 803-8 Weapons on person arrested
§ 803-9 Examination after arrest; rights of arrested person
§ 803-10 Penalty
§ 803-11 Entering house to arrest
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 803 > Part I - Arrests Generally

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • oath: includes a solemn affirmation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-21
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.