Appropriates $500,000 to the Honolulu prosecuting attorney's office to support the victim witness assistance program.

The bill allocates $500,000 from the state's general revenues to the Honolulu prosecuting attorney's office for the victim witness assistance program. This funding aims to offset a 40% reduction in federal Victims of Crime Act funds, which are derived from criminal fines and forfeitures. The program, which supports victims of crime as they navigate the criminal justice system, is facing its most significant federal funding cut since its inception. The appropriated funds will be used to maintain the program's services, including hiring necessary staff. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $500,000 to the Honolulu prosecuting attorney's office to support the victim witness assistance program.

The bill allocates $500,000 from the state's general revenues to the Honolulu prosecuting attorney's office for the victim witness assistance program. This funding aims to offset a 40% reduction in federal Victims of Crime Act funds, which are derived from criminal fines and forfeitures. The program, which supports victims of crime as they navigate the criminal justice system, is facing its most significant federal funding cut since its inception. The appropriated funds will be used to maintain the program's services, including hiring necessary staff. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.