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HI HB1981
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Johanson
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AI Summary
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Adds a new right (paragraph 8) to Hawaii's victim and witness bill of rights requiring priority placement on court criminal calendars for prosecution of serious crimes including murder, assault, sexual abuse, and kidnapping offenses.
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Priority applies when the victim is under 14 years old at the time of the alleged offense or is a developmentally disabled minor at the time of the offense.
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Priority means placement first on the court's calendar for the next sitting at least 30 days after a written request for prosecution is made.
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Allows victims, parents, guardians, or forensic interviewers to request priority status, but excludes named defendants from making such requests.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Judicial Court Calendars; Priority for Child Victims of Serious Crimes
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Hanohano, Har, Jordan, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Carroll, Takumi excused (3).
2/14/2014