Opinion ID: 2613178
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Issuance of Subpoenas

Text: Park argues that HRS § 286-259(g) prohibits the subpoenaing of material witnesses, thereby denying her the right to due process of law. The statute provides in pertinent part that [u]pon notice to the director no later than five days prior to the hearing that the arrestee wishes to examine a law enforcement official who made a sworn statement, the director shall issue a subpoena for the official to appear at the hearing. HRS § 286-259(g). HRS § 286-259(d)(4) (Supp.1992), [3] however, gives the hearing officer the general authority to issue subpoenas. According to Park, HRS § 286-259(g) limits the director's subpoena power to those officials who submitted sworn statements. However, when both HRS §§ 286-259(d) and 286-259(g) are read together, it is clear that, in addition to the officers who are required to be subpoenaed, the director may issue subpoenas to other officers or individuals. Park's contention is therefore without merit.