HI SB2250

Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to allow up to 200 additional inmates to be furloughed without requiring overnight returns to correctional facilities when facilities lack sufficient bed space.

Requires furloughed inmates to meet minimum conditions: maintain same-island residence, be non-violent offenders without propensity for violence, have a three-person support group with no felony convictions, submit to random drug testing, and report to a parole officer bi-weekly.

Mandates furloughed inmates be employed or actively seek employment with at least two employers per week, or be enrolled in an approved school or learning program.

Establishes penalties for non-compliance, allowing re-incarceration for up to 60 days for violations of the specific furlough conditions under this new authority.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit semi-annual reports to the legislature beginning December 1, 2010, detailing the number of inmates furloughed under this Act and any associated problems or issues.