Hawaii Revised Statutes 712A-18 – Victim restitution
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 712A-18
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
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.