HAR §12-26-16. Civil action

(a) Upon receipt of the complainant's signed statement requesting the department to commence legal action on the complainant's behalf or the respondent's failure to pay the fine assessed by the department, the case shall be referred to the attorney general. (b) If the attorney general decides to accept the case for litigation, a civil action shall be commenced in circuit court seeking appropriate relief. (c) If the case has been accepted by the attorney general for litigation, the parties shall not enter into a conciliation agreement without the approval of the attorney general. (d) The director may join various complainants in one cause of action in accordance with the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. (e) If the attorney general decides not to bring a civil action against the respondent, the department shall so notify the complainant and issue a notice of right-to-sue. [Eff MAR 21 1986 ] (Auth: HRS §378-27) (Imp: HRS §378-25) 26-10 §12-26-24 # SUBCHAPTER 2 # PRACTICES RELATING TO LIE DETECTOR TESTS