HRS §96-5

Ombudsman’s power to investigate

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This section gives the ombudsman the authority to look into how government agencies act. The ombudsman can start an investigation even if the agency’s decision is not final. It is a short rule about the ombudsman’s power.

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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction

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.

The ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate the administrative acts of agencies and the ombudsman may exercise the ombudsman's powers without regard to the finality of any administrative act.

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

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