HI SB816

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program administered by the judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court.

Contracts with nonprofit organizations and legal service providers to deliver services including deportation defense, asylum applications, and other immigration relief processes, with priority given to detained, at-risk, or vulnerable individuals.

Sets eligibility requirements limiting services to State residents with income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level, with exceptions allowed for individuals facing extraordinary circumstances.

Requires contracted entities to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services, training for legal practitioners, community outreach, and data collection on outcomes including number served, case types, and success rates.

Appropriates funding from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for legal services, outreach, and administrative costs, with judiciary submitting annual reports to the legislature on program performance and recommendations.