← Back to search

HRS §92F-24

How to fix mistakes in your personal records

You can ask a government agency to fix factual errors or misleading information in your personal record. The agency must respond in writing within 20 business days, either making the change or explaining why it won't and how to appeal.

everyone

The statute, as written — Right to correct personal record; initial procedure

(a) An individual has a right to have any factual error in that person's personal record corrected and any misrepresentation or misleading entry in the record amended by the agency which is responsible for its maintenance. (b) Within twenty business days after receipt of a written request to correct or amend a personal record and evidence that the personal record contains a factual error, misrepresentation, or misleading entry, an agency shall acknowledge receipt of the request and purported evidence in writing and promptly: (1) Make the requested correction or amendment; or (2) Inform the individual in writing of its refusal to correct or amend the personal record, the reason for the refusal, and the agency procedures for review of the refusal.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.