HRS §658H-8
When mediation talks stay private
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that mediation communications are private unless the parties agree otherwise or another law or rule requires them to be shared. It also allows disclosure if required by Hawaii's open records laws.
The statute, as written — Confidentiality
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Unless subject to disclosure pursuant to part I of chapter 92 or chapter 92F, mediation communications are confidential to the extent agreed by the mediation parties or provided by other law or rule of this State.
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