HI HB1965

Authorize the judiciary to convert one temporary social worker IV position into a permanent full-time position and establish one additional permanent social worker IV position for the veterans treatment court in the third circuit (Hawaii island).

Appropriate general revenues from the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2018-2019 to fund the two social worker positions (specific dollar amount not listed in document).

Recognize that veterans in the criminal justice system often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse disorders, and mental illness related to military service.

Continue the veterans treatment court on Hawaii island, which was launched in November 2014 with federal grant funding that expired September 2017, and provides supervision, mentoring, and veteran-specific treatment planning.

Take effect on June 15, 2215 (note: date appears to contain typographical error).