Program Directory

Hawaii

Crime Victims Compensation Commission

1136 Union Mall, Suite 600
Honolulu, HI 96813-2711
(808) 587-1143 FAX: (808) 587-1146
website: http://www.hawaii.gov/cvcc

Administrator: Pamela Ferguson-Brey
Board members: Lisa A. Dunn (chair), Janet Kuwahara, Rebecca A. Ward

The program was created in 1967. The commission, which acts as an appeals and policy board, consists of three members appointed by the governor for four-year terms.

FUNDING
The program receives $25 for petty misdemeanors, $50 for misdemeanors and $100 - $500 for felonies, as well as 10% of inmate wages. A VOCA compensation grant is received each year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours
Filing period: 18 months
Exceptions: Requirements may be waived for good cause

PROCEDURES
All claims are adjudicated by staff and applicants are notified of their eligibility and benefits.

Appeals: Within 60 days of the administrative decision, an applicant may request a de novo hearing before the commission members. If the applicant is dissatisfied with the commission decision, a reconsideration request may be made. Within 30 days of the commission decision, the applicant also may file an appeal to the circuit court in which the applicant resides. The sole ground of appeal is that the decision exceeded the commission's authority.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $10,000; up to $20,000 in medical expenses, but if other expenses or losses are sought, medical expenses plus other expenses cannot exceed $10,000.

Compensable Costs
Note: Amounts shown below are guidelines rather than limits, and may be exceeded

Medical expenses: $20,000
Mental health counseling: $5,000
Lost wages/support: $3,000
Funerals: $4,000
Moving expenses: $3,000
Replacement services: $500 for housekeeping and child care
Crime-scene cleanup/evidence: $500 for clean-up; $3,000 for repair or installation of locks/security; $200 for clothing taken as evidence
Travel: by air, if services are not available on island of residence
Rehabilitation
Attorney fees: $150
Pain and suffering: $2,000




	Program Directory Hawaii Crime Victims Compensation Commission 1136 Union Mall, Suite 600 Honolulu, HI 96813-2711 (808) 587-1143 FAX: (808) 587-1146 website: http://www.hawaii.gov/cvcc Administrator: Pamela Ferguson-Brey Board members: Lisa A. Dunn (chair), Janet Kuwahara, Rebecca A. Ward The program was created in 1967. The commission, which acts as an appeals and policy board, consists of three members appointed by the governor for four-year terms. FUNDING The program receives $25 for petty misdemeanors, $50 for misdemeanors and $100 - $500 for felonies, as well as 10% of inmate wages. A VOCA compensation grant is received each year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 18 months Exceptions: Requirements may be waived for good cause PROCEDURES All claims are adjudicated by staff and applicants are notified of their eligibility and benefits. Appeals: Within 60 days of the administrative decision, an applicant may request a de novo hearing before the commission members. If the applicant is dissatisfied with the commission decision, a reconsideration request may be made. Within 30 days of the commission decision, the applicant also may file an appeal to the circuit court in which the applicant resides. The sole ground of appeal is that the decision exceeded the commission's authority. BENEFITS Maximum award: $10,000; up to $20,000 in medical expenses, but if other expenses or losses are sought, medical expenses plus other expenses cannot exceed $10,000. Compensable Costs Note: Amounts shown below are guidelines rather than limits, and may be exceeded Medical expenses: $20,000 Mental health counseling: $5,000 Lost wages/support: $3,000 Funerals: $4,000 Moving expenses: $3,000 Replacement services: $500 for housekeeping and child care Crime-scene cleanup/evidence: $500 for clean-up; $3,000 for repair or installation of locks/security; $200 for clothing taken as evidence Travel: by air, if services are not available on island of residence Rehabilitation Attorney fees: $150 Pain and suffering: $2,000