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HRS §846-13

Annual audits of criminal justice agencies

The attorney general must check a sample of criminal justice agencies every year to make sure their criminal history records are correct and complete, and that they follow the law. Agencies must keep records to help with these checks. A different state agency audits the data center.

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The statute, as written — Annual audits

The attorney general shall conduct annual audits of a representative sample of criminal justice agencies which may be chosen on a random basis, to verify the accuracy and completeness of criminal history record information maintained by such agencies, and to determine adherence with this chapter and regulations promulgated thereunder. Criminal justice agencies shall retain appropriate records to facilitate the annual audits. Audit of the data center shall be performed by another state agency.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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