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Introduced
01/22/2018
01/22/2018
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 pending trial, unless the person is a flight risk, unlikely to appear for trial, or a danger to others. Requires the Judiciary to establish and maintain a Pretrial Services Program to conduct pretrial risk assessments. Repeals state laws relating to bail.
AI Summary
This bill requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance pending trial, unless the person is a flight risk, unlikely to appear for trial, or a danger to others. The bill also requires the Judiciary to establish and maintain a Pretrial Services Program to conduct pretrial risk assessments and make recommendations to the court regarding appropriate pretrial release decisions. Additionally, the bill repeals existing state laws relating to bail.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Thomas Brower (D)*,
Richard Creagan (D)*,
Cedric Gates (D)*,
Kaniela Ing (D)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1996&year=2018 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HB1996_.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HB1996_.pdf |
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