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HRS §658J-14

When arbitration hearings must be recorded

An arbitration hearing does not have to be recorded unless the law, the arbitrator, the agreement, or a party requires it. But for any part of a hearing about a child-related dispute, the arbitrator must require a word-for-word recording.

The statute, as written — Recording of hearing

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) an arbitration hearing need not be recorded unless: (1) Otherwise required by law of this State other than this chapter; (2) Required by the arbitrator; (3) Provided by the arbitration agreement; or (4) Requested by a party. (b) An arbitrator shall require a verbatim recording be made of any part of an arbitration hearing concerning a child-related dispute.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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