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HRS §11-404

What the commission does first with a complaint

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

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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