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HI HB408

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies circumstances under which inmates may be transferred to out-of-state prisons or between Hawaii correctional facilities
  • Requires correctional authorities to provide inmates with 14-day notice prior to any transfer
  • Prohibits transfers to out-of-state prisons if an inmate is regularly participating in activities involving the inmate's child
  • Addresses concerns about the impact of inmate transfers on family ties and inmates' participation in educational, vocational, and treatment programs
  • Committee on Public Safety recommends passage with referral to Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Public Safety; Corrections; Inmate Transfers

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2009
Public Safety1/26/2009

Full Bill Text

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