HAR §12-46-6.1. Amendments

(a) Prior to the commencement of proceedings before the hearings examiner, the executive director may permit the parties, including the Attorney General and executive director, to amend documents filed with the commission, including a complaint or responsive statement. After commencement of proceedings, amendments may be granted by the hearings examiner. (b) An amendment may be made: (1) To cure technical defects or omissions; or (2) To clarify or amplify allegations, to add new causes of action or defenses, add new parties, remove parties, or correct the names of parties. (c) Amendments shall relate back to the original filing date of the document. (d) The amending party shall promptly serve upon the other party a copy of the amended document. [Eff 5/1/92 am and comp ] ; (Auth: HRS §368-3) (Imp: HRS ~368-11)