HRS §92F-16

Protection from lawsuits for good-faith record decisions

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section protects people who honestly decide whether to release or withhold a government record. If they act in good faith, they cannot be sued or charged for that decision. It covers both civil and criminal liability.

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The statute, as written — Immunity from liability

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.

Anyone participating in good faith in the disclosure or nondisclosure of a government record shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred, imposed or result from such acts or omissions.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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