HI HB711

Requires courts to order defendants convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree (HRS §707-702.5(1)(a)) to provide financial support to surviving minor children of the victim until age 18, or age 19 if still enrolled in high school.

Court must consider relevant factors when determining reasonable support amounts, including the child's financial needs, the surviving parent's resources, standard of living, child's physical and emotional condition, custody arrangements, and child care expenses.

Support payments must be remitted through the court clerk as trustee, who shall deposit funds within one working day and remit to the surviving parent or legal guardian within three working days of receipt.

Defendants incarcerated at sentencing have up to one year after release to begin payments and may establish a payment plan for any arrearages; support obligations continue until fully paid if still outstanding at the age limit.

Restitution orders are waived if the surviving parent obtains a full civil judgment before sentencing, and are offset by amounts awarded in subsequent civil judgments for lost wages.