§660-31 - Bail reduced, when.

     §660-31  Bail reduced, when.  If the person is committed because the person cannot furnish the bail ordered, and the bail which is required appears to be excessive or unreasonable, the court shall decide what bail is reasonable, and shall order that upon furnishing such bail the person shall be discharged from custody. [L 1870, c 32, §23; RL 1925, §2754; RL 1935, §4339; RL 1945, §10380; RL 1955, §239-31; HRS §660-31; am L 1972, c 90, §5(s); gen ch 1985]

 

Case Notes

 

  Bail of $300,000 held excessive for first degree murder.  56 H. 447, 539 P.2d 1197.