Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification Service Governance Committee

The Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (VINE) Service Governance Committee oversees Hawaii's VINE system, which automatically notifies crime victims when an offender's custody status changes — me ka release, escape, or transfer. The committee coordinates among criminal justice agencies statewide, reviews system performance, and ensures the notification service is accessible and reliable for all victims who register. It addresses issues of victim safety and the technical integration of Hawaii's jails and prisons with the VINE platform.

Crime victims in Hawaii can use the VINE service to receive real-time notification about changes in an offender's custody status, providing critical safety information. Victims and victim advocates hiki ke komo me the governance committee to ensure the system is functioning effectively and that all victims are aware of this free resource.