(a) A licensee shall report in writing to the commissioner any civil or administrative action taken against the licensee in any jurisdiction or by any governmental agency in the United States within thirty days of the final disposition of the matter.

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 431:9-234.5

  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) Within thirty days of arraignment, a licensee shall report in writing to the commissioner any criminal prosecution of the licensee being taken in any jurisdiction.
(c) A report pursuant to this section shall include a copy of the initial complaint or indictment and any and all other relevant legal documents.