Haw. Code R. § 17-1706-8 - Rights of the claimant

The claimant or the authorized representative shall have an opportunity to:

(1) Examine the case record as well as all documents and records to be used at the hearing at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing as well as during the hearing;

(2) Present the case independently or with the aid of others including legal counsel;

(3) Bring witnesses, including an interpreter if the claimant is non-English speaking. If the claimant does not have an interpreter and the department believes an interpreter is necessary, an interpreter shall be obtained by the department;

(4) Establish all pertinent facts and circumstances;

(5) Advance any arguments appropriate to the issue being heard without undue interference; and

(6) Question or refute any testimony or evidence, and to confront and cross examine any witness.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-1706-8

[Eff 08/01/94] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: HRS §§ 231-51 to 231-59)