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HI HB2387
Bill
Status
1/24/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 353-36 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify circumstances under which the Director of Public Safety may release misdemeanants from community correctional centers to prevent overcrowding.
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Expands the definition of "misdemeanant" to include persons sentenced for conviction of petty misdemeanor or misdemeanor offenses, not just those charged with such offenses.
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Prohibits release of persons denied bail or with bail set above $5,000, those charged with or convicted of serious crimes, and those with arrests or convictions for family or household member abuse.
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Bars release of persons previously charged with or convicted of crimes involving injury or threat of injury to others, including sexual assault in the fourth degree, harassment by stalking, and violations of protection or restraining orders.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Release Of Misdemeanants.
Release of Misdemeanants
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan, Tupola excused (2).
2/8/2018