HRS §712A-18
Victim restitution
This section says a court may order a person convicted of a covered offense to pay restitution (money) to the victim as part of the sentence. The State does not have to pay for that restitution.
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The statute, as written — Victim restitution
Nothing herein precludes a court from ordering restitution or reparation to a victim by the defendant as part of a sentence imposed for a violation of a covered offense. The State shall not be compelled to provide funds for victim restitution or reparation under this chapter.
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