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HRS §92F-13

When the government can keep records secret

This section lists types of government records that do not have to be shared with the public. These include private personal information, lawsuit materials, records that would hurt government work, records protected by other laws, and certain legislative working papers.

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The statute, as written — Government records; exceptions to general rule

This part shall not require disclosure of: (1) Government records which, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (2) Government records pertaining to the prosecution or defense of any judicial or quasi-judicial action to which the State or any county is or may be a party, to the extent that such records would not be discoverable; (3) Government records that, by their nature, must be confidential in order for the government to avoid the frustration of a legitimate government function; (4) Government records which, pursuant to state or federal law including an order of any state or federal court, are protected from disclosure; and (5) Inchoate and draft working papers of legislative committees including budget worksheets and unfiled committee reports; work product; records or transcripts of an investigating committee of the legislature which are closed by rules adopted pursuant to section 21-4 and the personal files of members of the legislature.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§21-4 Adoption of rules

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