Hawaii § 96-9 - Investigation procedures.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 96-9 — Investigation procedures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96-9. Investigation procedures.
(a) In an investigation, the ombudsman may make inquiries and obtain information as the ombudsman thinks fit, enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency, and hold private hearings. (b) The ombudsman is required to maintain secrecy in respect to all matters and the identities of the complainants or witnesses coming before the ombudsman except so far as disclosures may be necessary to enable the ombudsman to carry out the ombudsman's duties and to support the ombudsman's recommendations. [L 1967, c 306, §10; HRS §96-9; gen ch 1985] Previous Vol02_Ch0046-0115 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 96-9
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 96-9 cover?
Section 96-9 ("Investigation procedures.") 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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