Hawaii Summons is a legal document issued by the State of Hawaii to inform an individual of their obligation to appear in court. It is a type of court order that states when, where, and why an individual must appear in court. There are two types of Hawaii Summons: a criminal summons and a civil summons. A criminal summons is issued when a person is charged with a crime and must appear in court to answer the charges. A civil summons is issued when a person is being sued in civil court and must appear to answer the lawsuit. The Hawaii Summons will include the time, date, and location of the court hearing, as well as instructions on how to respond.