HAR §19-123-204. convictions are considered public records and may be disclosed to the general public

Arrest records are private and shall not be released by the department except in the process of verifying the disposition of the arrests, or as otherwise required by law. Information regarding a person's arrest records for offenses that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of students may be used as the basis to delay rider education instructor certificate decisions or for the suspension of a rider education instructor certificate pending further inquiry and investigation. Arrest records shall not be used as the sole basis to refuse a rider education instructor certificate. [Eff 3/4/02; comp JAN 13 2025 ] (Auth: HRS §§286-16, 286-17, 286-18, 286-108, 286-108.4, 431:10G-104) (Imp: HRS §§286-18, 286-108, 286-108.4, 431-10G-104) # SUBCHAPTER 4 # CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR RIDER EDUCATION STUDENT CURRICULUM