Hawaii Administrative Code

As required by the OIP, each agency shall file with the OIP a report setting forth the following information: (1) The number of requests for access to records for which fees were assessed; and (2) The number of requests for access to records which qualified for a waiver of fees p…

(a) When an agency intends to charge fees pursuant to section 2-71-19(a)(1), the agency shall charge the following fees, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b): (1) For a search for the record, $2.50 per fifteen minutes or fraction thereof; (2) For the review and segregat…

(a) An agency shall waive $60 of the fees that may be assessed under section 2-71-31 when: (1) The request for a waiver of fees is supported by a statement of facts, including the requester's identity, in accordance with section 2-71-12; and (2) The agency finds that the waiver o…

The agency may assess and collect fees for the search or review of a government record in accordance with section 2-71-31 even if the requested record will not be disclosed in its entirety, or a substantial portion thereof, if the agency reasonably believed that the requested rec…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 2-71-4 to 2-71-10

The purpose of this chapter is to establish: (1) The procedures for filing an administrative appeal with the state office of information practices, as an informal alternative to judicial action, under: (A) The Uniform Information Practices Act(Modified), chapter 92F, HRS, or (B) …

A person may submit an appeal to OIP when: (1) The person seeks a review of an agency's denial of access to information or records under sections 92F-15.5 or 92F-27.5, HRS; (2) The person meets the requirements under chapter 231, HRS, for appealing to OIP a decision of the depart…

(a) An appeal shall be filed with the director within the following time limits, whichever is applicable: (1) For an appeal of a denial of access to records under chapter 92F, HRS, that was based on a written request, within one year after: (A) Receipt of the agency's written den…

(a) When the director receives an appeal, the director shall initially review the appeal to assess whether the appeal complies with the requirements of section 2-73-12 before accepting the appeal. Within five business days after accepting an appeal, the director shall either:(1) …

The agency shall respond to the notice of appeal within ten business days of receipt of the notice with a written statement to OIP that includes the following: (1) a concise statement of the factual background; (2) a list identifying or describing each record withheld, if applica…

(a) OIP may permit participation in an appeal by one or more third persons upon written request, and may determine the extent to which the persons may participate. The written request for participation shall state the reason for the request, which OIP shall consider in determinin…

All documents submitted to OIP under this chapter are subject to section 710-1063, HRS, which provides that unsworn falsification is a misdemeanor. Notes Haw. Code R. § 2-73-16 [Eff 31 2012] (Auth: HRS §§ 92-1.5, 92F-42(1), (12), (17)) (Imp: HRS §§ 92-1.5, 92F-15.5, 92F-27.5, 92F…

(a) The director shall issue a final written decision on an appeal and send a copy of the decision to each party. The decision may: (1) Order access to all or part of a requested record; (2) Confirm the agency's decision on disclosure or nondisclosure; (3) State a time limit for …

The director may issue a notice dismissing all or part of an appeal at any time for good reason, including but not limited to the following: (1) A prerequisite for filing an appeal under this chapter has not been met; (2) The appeal is determined to be frivolous; (3) The issues a…

(a) The director has the discretion, on the director's own initiative or upon request by a party, to reconsider any decision made under this chapter. (b) A party must make a request for reconsideration within ten days after the director issues a final decision as provided in sect…

Unless the context otherwise requires, in this chapter: "Access" shall be as defined in section 2-71-2. "Agency" shall be as defined in section 92F-3, HRS, and shall include a board as defined herein. "Appeal" means a written request by a person to OIP to review and rule on: (1) …

OIP shall maintain a record of each appeal before OIP, including an index. Within thirty days of the service on OIP of an agency's complaint to circuit court pursuant to section 92F-43, HRS, the director shall file a certified copy of the record in the circuit court and mail a co…

Unless otherwise stated in these rules, in computing any period of time prescribed by these rules: (1) a period of time is measured in business days; (2) the day of the act or event from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included, but the last day of …

OIP may continue to provide to any person various forms of 'assistance other than the appeals provided for under this chapter, including advisory opinions, guidelines, or training. Such other forms of assistance shall not be subject to the procedures set forth in this chapter. No…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 2-73-5 to 2-73-10

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-1 [Eff 6/22/81; comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-2, 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-10 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-11 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-12 [Eff. 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988 ] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 28-4) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-13 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-14 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp 8/13/88; am AUG 03 1992 ] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 92-3)§ 20-1-14 is based substantially upon Article IV. G. and H., Bylaws of the Board of Regents, University of Hawaii. Rep3/18/2018…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-15 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) § 20-1-15 is based substantially upon Article VI, Bylaws of the Board of Regents, University of Hawaii Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-16 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-17 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-18 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-19 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-2 [Eff 6/22/81, am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp:HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-20 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-21 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 91-6) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-22 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 92-4, 91-5) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-23 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 91-7, 91-8) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-3 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 80-1) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-4 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 91-50, 91-51, 91-52) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2, 92-50, 92-51, 92-52) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-5 [Eff 6/22/81; comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3. 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-6 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-7 [Eff 6/22/81; am and comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) § 20-1-7(d) is based substantially upon § 20-1-10. § 20-1-7(e) is based substantially upon § 20-1-11. [Eff. 6/22/81; R AUG 13 1988] Rep3/18/2018…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-8 [Eff 6/22/81; comp AUG 13 1988] (Auth: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 304-3, 304-4, 91-2) Rep3/18/2018

Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1-9 R AUG 13 1988 Rep3/18/2018

This chapter shall govern the practice and procedure before the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. It is the intention that this chapter shall, in part, effectuate and carry out the purposes and policies of chapters 91 and 92, HRS, and shall be construed and interprete…

(a) The board or the presiding officer of a meeting shall have the authority to: (1) Limit or terminate any testimony which the board or the presiding officer determines to be repetitious or made solely for purposes of delay; (2) Rearrange the order of the items on the agenda for…

(a) All documents required to be filed with the board shall be filed with the secretary. The documents may be sent by mail, e-mail, facsimile, or hand-delivered to the board's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, within the time limit, if any, for the filing. The date on which the documen…

In computing any period of time prescribed by this chapter or order of the board, the provisions, of-section 1-29, HRS, shall apply. Notes Haw. Code R. § 20-1.1-12 [Eff 3/18/2018] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 304A-104, 304A-105) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 304A-104, 304A-105)