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HRS §96-19

Penalty for blocking the ombudsman

This section makes it a crime to deliberately get in the way of the ombudsman or their staff, or to refuse to follow their lawful orders. If you do, you can be fined. The fine is capped at $1,000.

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The statute, as written — Penalty for obstruction

A person who willfully hinders the lawful actions of the ombudsman or the ombudsman's staff, or willfully refuses to comply with their lawful demands, shall be fined not more than $1,000.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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