This unit was designed specifically to help you and answer your questions. If you have any questions, please call the Victim/Witness Program at (808) 934-3306 in Hilo or (808)322-2552 in Kona. The helpful staff can offer the following services:

• Information about your case
• Explaining judicial process
• Referral to community agencies
• Crisis and short term counseling
• Help with obtaining witness fees
• Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation
• Employer intercession
• Restitution request assistance
• Help with Victim Impact Statement
• Property return assistance
• Court accompaniment
• Assistance in requesting notification of offender release

Rights of Victims in Criminal Proceedings

If you are the victim of a felony or a surviving family member, you may be entitled to the following rights:

• To be informed of case status
• To be consulted and advised about plea bargaining
• To be informed of the final disposition of the case
• To request notification of offender release