Pursuant to Hawai’i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 91, notice is hereby given that the State of Hawai’i Crime Victim Compensation Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Hawai’i Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 23-605, relating to Crime Victim Compensation. The proposed amendments include provisions allowing the acceptance of electronic signatures, strengthening the Statement of Nondiscrimination, clarifying the effect of a prior criminal record on compensation, and updating treatment plan provisions.
The proposed amendments may be viewed online at: https://dcr.hawaii.gov/cvcc/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/CVCC-ADMIN-RULES-CHANGES.pdf or in person at the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1530, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, (except State holidays). Copies will be provided upon request upon payment of a 5-cent per-page copying fee and postage. Requests may be made by calling (808) 587-1143.
Public Hearing: November 13, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., conducted online by internet and telephone.
Interested persons may provide video/oral testimony during the hearing or submit written testimony by email to (Mitchell.Dai@hawaii.gov) or by mail to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission at the address above. Requests to provide oral testimony should be submitted at least 48 hours before the hearing and include the person’s full name, email address, and telephone number. A confirmation will be sent to you with instructions and the meeting link and call-in number. Written testimony will be accepted until 4:30pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Persons requiring an auxiliary aid or service, such as an ASL interpreter, large-print materials, or language translation, should contact Mitchell Dai at (808) 587-1143 or (Mitchell.Dai@hawaii.gov) at least seven days before the hearing.
(SA1540571 10/13/26)
