🌺 Hawaii Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in Hawaii, this guide will help you navigate your legal rights, reporting options, and financial or emotional support resources.
🚫 This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Hawaii Law
Hawaii law ensures that crime victims have the right to:
- Be treated with dignity, respect, and courtesy
- Be informed about court dates and proceedings
- Be heard during sentencing or parole hearings
- Receive restitution and compensation
- Be protected from harassment or intimidation
🔗 Hawaii Crime Victim Rights – Department of the Attorney General 🔗 Hawaii Crime Victims’ Rights Laws – VictimLaw.org
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims may request:
- Police incident reports
- Arrest records and court documents
- Audio or video from 911 calls or law enforcement recordings (where applicable)
💡 Hawaii has both state and county-level public records procedures. Use formal written requests and keep all copies and responses.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You may request:
- Your own medical records
- A child’s records (if legally authorized)
- A deceased person’s records (with proof of authority)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Hawaii Medical Board:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/medical/
Hawaii Board of Nursing:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – File a Complaint:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/
⚠️ Document all steps of your complaint, including dates, emails, and responses.
💰 Victim Compensation in Hawaii
The Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation Commission (CVCC) helps victims of violent crimes recover expenses related to their victimization.
Covered expenses include:
- Medical and mental health treatment
- Lost wages
- Funeral or burial expenses
- Relocation and safety-related needs
Requirements:
- Report the crime to law enforcement within 72 hours (unless justified)
- Cooperate with the investigation
- File a claim within 18 months of the crime
🔗 Hawaii CVCC Website 📞 Phone: (808) 587-1143
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Hawaii
VOCA grants in Hawaii are administered by the Department of the Attorney General and local nonprofit partners.
🔗 Hawaii Department of the Attorney General – Victim Services 📞 General Info: (808) 586-1500
Survivors deserve support, not silence. Your courage to speak is the first step toward justice.
🌺 In the heart of the islands, Hawaii survivors — your truth carries across every wave.
