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HI HB1777

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 701-109(4) to explicitly include "felony complaint" alongside indictment and information as documents under which defendants may be convicted of lesser included offenses.

  • Clarifies that an offense is considered "included" when it requires proof of the same or fewer facts than the charged offense, constitutes an attempt to commit the charged offense, or involves a less serious injury or different culpability level.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Lesser Included Offenses.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package

Last Action

Referred to JDC.

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2018
Judiciary1/22/2018

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