HRS §712A-18

Victim restitution

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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

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

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.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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