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Introduced
01/24/2018
01/24/2018
In Committee
01/26/2018
01/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2018
05/03/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance or on the execution of an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. Requires the Judiciary to establish statewide court appearance reminder system. Establishes requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tool used by the Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform Hawaii's criminal justice system by:
1. Requiring courts to order the release of any person charged with a criminal offense on personal recognizance or an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. This establishes a rebuttable presumption that the person will appear as required.
2. Requiring the judiciary to establish a statewide court appearance reminder system to notify individuals charged with a criminal offense of their court dates.
3. Establishing requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tools used by the judiciary, including local validation, impact on racial and ethnic disparities, transparency, and independent review.
The bill also makes changes to the state's bail system, including limiting the use of bail schedules and setting more specific criteria for denying bail or imposing conditions on release.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Thomas Brower (D)*,
Cynthia Evans (D)*,
Cedric Gates (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Matthew LoPresti (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Lynn DeCoite (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/01/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2221&year=2018 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HB2221_.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HB2221_.pdf |
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