HI SCR31

Request the Women's Corrections Implementation Commission to develop a strategy and make recommendations to reduce the women incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center by 25 percent by 2029.

Commission must work with the Judiciary, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Department of Education, Office of the State Public Defender, Hawaii Paroling Authority, county police departments, county prosecuting attorneys, and community-based organizations.

Commission must submit an initial report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by November 1, 2024, and subsequent reports no later than 20 days prior to the convening of Regular Sessions in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.

Current Women's Community Correctional Center population is approximately 200 (a 950 percent increase from 19 in 1978), with 86.5 percent having no violent offenses.

Requires certified copies be transmitted to relevant state officials including the Administrative Director of the Courts, Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, state public defender, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and county law enforcement and prosecution leaders.