What are an individuals rights if denied a record?
• appeal a denial of access to a government record, including personal records, to the OIP; or [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 92F-15.5] • bring an action against the agency in circuit court. [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 92F-15] An individual does not have to appeal to the OIP before filing a lawsuit. [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 92F-15.