STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
CONSENT / RELEASE FORM
Name:
Address:
Please read, initial, sign and date this form.
I understand that in the course of a preliminary inquiry or investigation, it might be necessary for the
Department of Human Services (DHS), Civil Rights Compliance Staff (CRCS) to reveal my identitty to persons
at the organization under investigation, including personal information that is gathered as a part of the
preliminary inquiry or investigation of my complaint. I understand that as a complainant, I am protected by
Federal regulations and DHS policies from retaliation for having taken action or participated in action to secure
rights protected by non-discrimination statutes. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
CONSENT GRANTED
I have read and understand the above information and authorize DHS CRCS to reveal my
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identity to persons at the organization under investigation, and to Federal or State
if you give
agencies that provide financial assistance to the organization, and/or have responsibility
consent.
for civil rights compliance.
I authorize the DHS to receive material and information pertinent to the investigation of my
complaint. This release includes, but is not limited to: applications, case files, personal
records and medical records; and will be used only for authorized civil rights compliance
and enforcement activities.
I understand that I am not required to authorize this release, and I do so voluntarily.
This authorization is effective for one year from the date of the authorization.
OR
CONSENT DENIED
I have read and understand the above information. I do not want the DHS CRCS to
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reveal my identity to the organization under investigation, or to review, receive, or discuss
if you deny
material and consent information pertinent to the investigation of my complaint.
consent.
I understand that by declining consent, it may make the investigation of my complaint
more difficult and, in some cases, may result in the investigation to be closed.
Signature
Date
RETURN signed and dated form to:
State of Hawaii
Department of Human Services
PERS/CRCS
P. O. Box 339
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0339
SEND questions to:
gwatts@dhs.hawaii.gov
DHS 6006 (06-2014)