The original of the summons or citation shall be given to the purported violator and the other copy or copies distributed in the manner prescribed by the district courts; provided that the district courts may prescribe alternative methods of distribution for the original and any other copies.
Summonses and citations shall be consecutively numbered and the carbon copy or copies of each shall bear the same number.
In the event any person fails to comply with a summons or citation issued to that person, or if any person fails or refuses to deposit bail as required, the enforcement officer shall cause a complaint to be entered against that person and secure the issuance of a warrant for the person's arrest.
HRS § 200-26