Section 12-43-23 - Discovery, depositions, and interrogatories(a) In proceedings pursuant to chapter 396, HRS, the nature and extent of discovery will be controlled by the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to that form of discovery and may commence upon the filing of the notice of contest.(b) In proceedings other than appeals pursuant to chapter 396, HRS, upon written application and for good cause shown, the board may permit the parties to take depositions upon oral examination or written interrogatories in the manner prescribed under the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure.(c) In proceedings involving prohibited practice complaints and unfair labor practice complaints, discovery is disfavored. If discovery is requested by a party and allowed by the board, it shall extend the requirement of section 377-9(b), HRS, that a hearing on a complaint shall be fixed not more than forty days after the filing of the complaint or amendment thereof.(d) Witness fees and mileage shall be paid by the party naming and calling the witness and shall be the same as fees paid to witnesses in circuit court.Eff 10/21/2022 (Auth: HRS §§ 89-5, 377-11, 396-11.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 89-5, 89-14, 377-9, 396-11.5)