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HI SB2104
Bill
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Creates income withholding procedures for restitution orders, allowing courts to issue withholding orders if restitution is not paid within 90 days, with minimum monthly withholding of $30 from defendant's wages.
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Establishes that income withholding orders for restitution have priority over garnishments, attachments, and other income withholding orders, except for child support and family court orders.
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Adds unpaid court-ordered restitution to the definition of "debt" recoverable by the State through tax intercept and other collection mechanisms.
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Extends victims' access to adult probation records to include defendant's payment compliance information, amounts paid, payment dates, and remaining unpaid balance without assessment of fees.
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Requires that any bail posted by a defendant be applied toward payment of court-ordered restitution, fines, or fees in the same case, with restitution payments having priority.
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Appropriates funds for hiring staff positions (social workers, judicial clerks, accountants) and equipment costs across multiple judicial circuits to implement enhanced restitution collection.
Legislative Description
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Crime Victims; Restitution; Collection; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.
4/28/2016