Hawaii § 28-4 - Advises public officers.
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§ 28-4. Advises public officers.
The attorney general shall, without charge, at all times when called upon, give advice and counsel to the heads of departments, district judges, and other public officers, in all matters connected with their public duties, and otherwise aid and assist them in every way requisite to enable them to perform their duties faithfully. [L 1866, p 17; RL 1925, §1489; RL 1935, §503; RL 1945, §1504; RL 1955, §30-4; am L 1963, c 85, §3; HRS §28-4; am L 1970, c 188, §39; gen ch 1993] Case Notes Early cases: 15 H. 718; see also 12 H. 124. Attorney general has affirmative duty to provide counsel for judges being sued in their official capacities. 57 H. 284, 554 P.2d 1128. Previous Vol01_Ch0001-0042F Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 28-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 28-4 cover?
Section 28-4 ("Advises public officers.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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