HI SB702

Establishes "Alicia's Law," a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes to combat internet crimes against children through dedicated funding and resources.

Requires courts to order defendants convicted of internet crimes against children felonies or misdemeanors to pay a fee of up to $100 per conviction, unless the court determines the defendant is unable to pay.

Creates the Internet Crimes Against Children Special Fund to receive fee collections, legislative appropriations, grants, and gifts for use by the Department of the Attorney General.

Directs special fund expenditures toward training and equipment for law enforcement investigating internet crimes, prosecution efforts, and assistance to organizations combating internet crimes against children.

Appropriates $62,500 from general revenues to the special fund for fiscal year 2014-2015, with the same amount appropriated from the special fund for law enforcement training, equipment, investigation, prosecution, and support for anti-crime organizations.