HRS §11-404

What the commission does first with a complaint

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After someone files a complaint, the commission must quickly decide what to do next. It can dismiss the complaint, investigate more, make a first finding, or send it to a prosecutor. This section only covers that first decision.

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The statute, as written — Initial determination by the commission

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The commission shall promptly determine, without regard to chapter 91, to: (1) Summarily dismiss the complaint; (2) Investigate further; (3) Make a preliminary determination; or (4) Refer the complaint to an appropriate prosecuting attorney for prosecution under section 11-411.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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