HI HB1602

Establishes a 48-hour grace period before courts may issue arrest warrants for persons who fail to appear at their initial court appearance.

Allows the person's attorney or the unrepresented person to contact the court during the grace period to request rescheduling of the initial appearance without warrant issuance.

Extends the grace period expiration to the next business day if it falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday.

Amends Chapter 805 and Chapter 806 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to codify the grace period provision and modifies Section 805-5 to prohibit warrant issuance until 48 hours after failure to appear.

Takes effect July 1, 3000.