HB397 amends Hawaii law to set compensation for examinations of criminal defendants at $2,000 and appropriates funds for this purpose.
HB397 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to set the compensation for persons making or assisting in the examination of criminal defendants at $2,000. This amount includes compensation for the examination, drafting of the report, consultation, preparation, testimony, and attendance in court. The bill also appropriates $975,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to be used by the judiciary for these purposes. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.
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