Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 602.1 - HEARINGS
Subchapter 2 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVISIONS
Section 17-602.1-5 - Rights of the claimant
Current through August, 2024
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, 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.