HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-57
No written exceptions.
Operative Text
When no written exceptions have been filed, the commission, in complaints alleging violations of chapters 368, 378, or 489, HRS, shall issue a written final decision and order, either adopting or modifying or reversing, in whole or in part, the hearings examiner’s decision, within a reasonable time after the hearings examiner’s decision has been filed. The commission shall issue a written final decision and order in complaints alleging violations of chapter 515, HRS, within one year of the date of the filing of the complaint, unless the commission finds it impracticable to do so. In complaints alleging violations of chapter 515, HRS, complainants and respondents shall be provided written notice if the commission cannot issue a written final decision and order within one year of the date of the filing of the complaint. The commission shall state with specificity in the final decision the reasons for any modification or reversal, in whole or in part, of the hearings examiner’s decision. [Eff 12/31/90; am 11/4/93] (Auth: HRS §§91-2, 368-3, 368-14) (Imp: HRS §§91-11, 368-3, 368-14, 515-9)
Under HAR § 12-46-57, when no written exceptions to a hearings examiner's decision have been submitted, the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission must issue a written final decision and order within a reasonable time for complaints involving violations of HRS chapters 368, 378, or 489. For complaints alleging violations of HRS chapter 515 (relating to discriminatory practices in real estate transactions), the Commission has a one-year deadline from the date the complaint was filed to issue that final decision. If the one-year deadline cannot be met in chapter 515 cases, both the complainant and respondent must receive written notice explaining the delay, and any modification or reversal of the hearings examiner's decision must be explained with specificity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who are respondents in a Hawaii Civil Rights Commission proceeding governed by HAR § 12-46-57 can generally expect a written final decision and order within one year of the complaint filing date when the case involves alleged violations of HRS chapter 515, which covers discriminatory real estate practices. Compliant operators in such proceedings typically maintain organized records of all filings and correspondence so they can track procedural deadlines and respond promptly to any notices. If the Commission cannot meet the one-year deadline, HAR § 12-46-57 requires that respondents receive written notice of that fact.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or complainants who have filed a housing discrimination complaint under HRS chapter 515 are entitled, under HAR § 12-46-57, to a written final decision and order from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission within one year of the complaint filing date, and to written notice if that deadline cannot be met. This provision also ensures that any modification or reversal of the hearings examiner's decision must be explained in specific terms, giving parties a meaningful basis to understand the outcome. Those who believe their rights under this procedural rule are not being honored may consider contacting the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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