Ombudsman
Hawaii Office of the Ombudsman
HIOM
77/100
Summary
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The Hawaii Ombudsman is a constitutional officer appointed by a majority vote of the combined membership of both houses of the Legislature to a six-year term. The office investigates complaints against state and county agencies and officers. This is one of the strongest state ombudsman offices due to its constitutional foundation.
Independence Scorecard
77/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Hawaii Constitution, Article XI, Section 10 (Ombudsman); Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 96
- Citation
- Haw. Const. art. XI, § 10; Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 96-1 to 96-18
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state and county agencies and officers