Hawaii Revised Statutes 801d. Rights of Victims and Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings
- 801d-1 Legislative Intent.
In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crimes to cooperate fully and voluntarily with law enforcement and prosecutorial...
- 801d-2 Definitions.
In this chapter: "Crime" means an act or omission committed by an adult or juvenile that would constitute an offense against the person under...
- 801d-3 Eligibility of Victims.
A victim has the rights afforded by this chapter and is eligible for the services under this chapter only if the victim reported the...
- 801d-4 Basic Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses.
(a) Upon written request, victims and surviving immediate family members of crime shall have the following rights: (1) To be informed by the police...
- 801d-5 Responsibility for Rights and Services.
(a) Each county is responsible for the enforcement of rights under section 801D-4. The courts shall fashion all decisions and orders to enhance the...
- 801d-6 Intergovernmental Cooperation.
The county prosecutor, the police, local social service agencies, the courts, and all other agencies involved in the criminal justice system shall all cooperate...
- 801d-7 Televised Testimony.
Victims and witnesses shall have the right to testify at trial by televised two-way closed circuit video to be viewed by the court, the...
Last modified: October 27, 2016