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HRS §454F-44

State official can join lawsuits against the mortgage fund

The state commissioner has the right to join and defend any lawsuit that tries to get money from the mortgage loan recovery fund. The commissioner can appear in court, file papers, and appeal. All court papers in such a case must be given to the commissioner or their lawyer.

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The statute, as written — Standing

The commissioner shall have standing to intervene in and defend any action to recover from the mortgage loan recovery fund, including by entering an appearance, filing an answer, appearing at court hearings, and taking any recourse through appropriate methods of review. The commissioner or the commissioner's legal representative shall be served with all pleadings in any action pursuant to this section.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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