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HRS §396-14

Evidence

This section keeps certain records and reports from workplace safety investigations out of most civil lawsuits. They cannot be used as evidence or in discovery, except in cases to enforce or review the law itself.

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The statute, as written — Evidence

No record or determination of any administrative proceeding under this chapter or any statement or report of any kind obtained, received, or prepared in connection with the administration or enforcement of this chapter shall be admitted or used, whether as evidence or as discovery, in any civil action growing out of any matter mentioned in the record, determination, statement, or report other than an action for enforcement or review under this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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