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HRS §351-66

Crime victim compensation cannot be taken before you get it

This section protects money you are owed as crime victim compensation. Before you actually receive the payment, no one can take it through legal actions like garnishment or attachment, even for child support or alimony. Once you receive it, this protection no longer applies.

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The statute, as written — Exemption from execution

No compensation payable under this chapter shall, prior to actual receipt thereof by the person or beneficiary entitled thereto, or their legal representatives, be assignable or subject to execution, garnishment, attachment, or other process whatsoever, including process to satisfy an order or judgment for support or alimony.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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