Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 4. Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 636-15

(1) If the taking of evidence is required or ordered and the matter is one which would have been tried before a jury had there been no default, the court shall accord a right of trial by jury unless the court in its discretion upon motion orders trial without jury on any or all issues.

(2) If a defendant served by publication has not appeared in the action, the court shall require proof to be made of the allegations of the complaint.