HRS §576E-8
What happens after you ask for a hearing
When the agency gets your hearing request, it may try to work out a deal with everyone involved. If no deal is reached, the case goes to a hearings officer for a formal contested case hearing.
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The statute, as written — Action by agency upon request for hearing
Upon receipt of a hearing request, the agency may contact the parties and attempt to reach an agreed disposition. If no agreed disposition can be obtained, the matter shall be referred to a hearings officer for contested case proceedings.
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