HI HB1681

Adds new section to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 706 establishing enhanced sentencing for habitual violent felons, requiring both a mandatory minimum of 30 years imprisonment and a mandatory indeterminate life sentence.

Defines "habitual violent felon" as a defendant who is at least 18 years old, currently convicted of murder in the second degree or a class A or B felony crime of violence, and has at least two prior separate felony convictions for murder, class A or B felony crimes of violence, or comparable federal/out-of-state offenses.

Prohibits habitual violent felons from parole eligibility before serving the mandatory minimum term and restricts pre-release, furlough, or modified imprisonment terms without written authorization from the governor that cannot be delegated.

Requires the prosecuting attorney to file a motion before verdict to sentence under this section, which must specify prior conviction dates and jurisdictions and identify applicability to other sentencing enhancement provisions.

Defines "crime of violence" to include murder, manslaughter, assault in the first degree, kidnapping, sexual assault in the first and second degree, continuous sexual assault of minors under 14, robbery in the first and second degree, and burglary in the first degree.