Whenever it appears by the affidavit of the plaintiff or by the return of the attachment that no property is known to the plaintiff or officer on which the attachment can be executed, or not enough to satisfy the plaintiff's claim, the defendant may be required by the court or judge to attend before it or the judge, and give information on oath respecting the same.
HRS § 651-12
Plaintiffs not entitled to information regarding defendant's assets, where no attachment obtained and no return made or affidavit filed. 6 H. App. 118, 711 P.2d 1310.