HI SB2970

Authorizes a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Maui for the career criminal prosecution program

Establishes that career criminal units address crimes committed disproportionately by a small number of repeat and multiple felony offenders

Finds that resources dedicated to career criminal prosecution units provide efficient use of public funds, resulting in swift justice and reduced court caseloads and delays

Received testimony in support from the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney and Maui Prosecuting Attorney

Recommended for passage in Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Ways and Means