HI SB192

Adds a new section to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 804 authorizing courts to release defendants on unsecured bail, with cash or other security required for any remaining bail amount not covered by the unsecured financial bond.

Allows defendants and obligors to execute an unsecured financial bond instead of paying full bail upfront, subject to other court-ordered conditions of release.

Requires courts to enter a forfeiture order if a defendant fails to appear in court or breaches any condition of release.

Directs courts to consider defendant's employment, family relationships, residency, character, community ties, financial circumstances, criminal history, prior failures to appear, third-party support agreements, pretrial risk assessments, offense severity, and other relevant factors when granting unsecured bail.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.