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HI SR42

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the federal government to release Roger Christie on bail pending trial for charges related to growing and distributing marijuana.

  • States that Christie, a Hawaii County resident, has been held in federal detention since July 2010 without trial and repeatedly denied bail on grounds of being a "danger to the community."

  • Asserts that Christie is a peaceful person who does not pose a danger to the community and has been denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Hawaii County Mayor, Hawaii County Council, United States Department of Justice, and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii.

Legislative Description

Roger Christie; Bail

Last Action

The committee on JDL deferred the measure.

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor4/1/2013
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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