HI HB1476

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution establishing ten specific rights for crime victims in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Grants victims the right to fair treatment, notification of proceedings, presence at public proceedings, protection from the accused, notification of release or escape, refusal of discovery requests, full restitution, and timely case resolution.

Allows victims, their attorneys, or the government attorney to assert and enforce victim rights in any trial, appellate court, or other authority with jurisdiction over the case.

Applies to felonies, sexual offenses, and crimes involving death, bodily injury, unwanted physical contact, unwanted communications, violation of privacy, or threats thereof, but excludes non-felony theft crimes.

Requires a ballot question asking voters whether victims should receive these constitutional protections; amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution.