PART I. 
INTRODUCTORY



 



§351-1  Purpose.  The purpose of this
chapter is to aid victims of criminal acts, by providing compensation for
victims of certain crimes or dependents of deceased victims, and for
indemnification of private citizens for personal injury or property damage
suffered in prevention of crime or apprehension of a criminal. [L 1967, c 226,
pt of §1; HRS §351-1]



 



Attorney General Opinions



 



  No award to someone who suffers psychological or physical
trauma in reaction to the death of a crime victim.  Att. Gen. Op. 88-2.



 



Case Notes



 



  In light of its purpose, chapter should be construed
liberally in determining eligibility of applicants.  55 H. 514, 523 P.2d 311;
63 H. 254, 625 P.2d 372.