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This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOC) to take specific actions while planning the new Oahu Community Correctional Center in Halawa. The resolution asks DOC to coordinate with the Judiciary to include a circuit and district court facility within the new correctional center, which would reduce the costs and logistical challenges of transporting detainees to court in Honolulu. Additionally, the resolution requests that DOC establish a release procedure that ensures detainees or inmates are transported to a site other than residential communities or public spaces upon release, addressing community safety concerns. The resolution is motivated by several factors, including the significant expenses associated with transporting detainees, potential environmental impacts like increased greenhouse gas emissions, and community concerns about public safety. By incorporating these recommendations, the resolution aims to mitigate negative impacts on surrounding communities and improve the efficiency of the new correctional facility. The resolution will be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court for their consideration.

Government Affairs, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2025