HI SB2174

Expands authority to issue material witness orders to include family courts, in addition to circuit and district courts in Hawaii.

Authorizes material witness orders in cases initiated through felony complaint, information, or indictment filed in circuit or family court.

Permits both district courts and circuit or family courts to issue material witness orders when a felony complaint is pending in district court.

Specifies that material witness orders issued by district or family courts remain in effect until disposition of felony complaint, during grand jury proceedings, and for ten days following indictment filing.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.