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HRS §412:2-111

Commissioner can force people to testify and provide documents

During an investigation, the commissioner can make people come to testify, answer questions under oath, and bring relevant documents or objects. The commissioner can send these orders by certified mail. If someone does not comply, the circuit court can enforce the order.

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The statute, as written — Commissioner's power to subpoena

In the course of an investigation of matters affecting the interest of consumers or depositors or of any other matter within the jurisdiction of the division, the commissioner may summon persons and subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths and examine any person under oath, and require the production of books, papers, documents, or objects that the commissioner deems relevant or material to the inquiry. Any summons or subpoena may be served by certified mail with return receipt requested. Powers granted under this section may be enforced by the circuit court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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