HI SR189

Request the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to collect and compile data on fees, court costs, fines, and restitution assessed in cases against minors over the last five years, broken down by statewide aggregate and court circuit.

Require submission of a description of each fee, court cost, or fine that can be assessed against minors in circuit, family, and district courts in each judicial district, including respective amounts.

Direct the Administrative Director to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 40 days before the Regular Session of 2025.

Require the report be posted on the Judiciary's public website and provided to the Judicial Council for consultation during the next Penal Code review.

Recognize research showing that fees and fines on youth disproportionately impact Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Black youth, fail to serve public safety functions, and cost more to collect than they generate in revenue.