HI HR122

Urges the criminal justice system to provide crime victims, surviving immediate family members, and witnesses with 13 specific rights upon written request, including the right to be informed, treated with dignity, and protected from harm.

Requires notification of case disposition, major developments in felony cases, defendant release from custody, and consultation regarding plea bargaining by the prosecuting attorney.

Grants victims and family members the right to be present at criminal proceedings, be heard at post-arrest release decisions and sentencing, receive secure waiting areas in court, and have stolen property returned within 10 days when no longer needed as evidence.

Mandates prompt restitution from convicted persons, notification of custodial status changes by the Department of Public Safety, and the right to be heard at post-conviction release proceedings.

Requires the Department of Public Safety, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and judiciary to notify victims of imprisoned persons' income exceeding $10,000 and to make restitution payment a precondition for parole release when the person has financial ability to pay.