HI HR73

Urges the Office of Youth Services and Family Court of the First Judicial Circuit to collaborate in identifying processes and strategies for partnering with community organizations to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism for juvenile offenders.

Notes that Micronesian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Island youth are overrepresented in Hawaii's juvenile justice system, accounting for 48% of youth arrests, 49% of family court referrals, 50% of petitions filed, and 63% of youth placed in detention facilities in Fiscal Year 2022.

Directs the Office of Youth Services and Family Court to review best practices and lessons from other nations and U.S. jurisdictions with successful juvenile rehabilitation programs.

Requires a joint report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to be submitted to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Director of Human Services, Executive Director of the Office of Youth Services, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, and Senior Family Court Judge of the First Judicial Circuit.