· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.

Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and wilful flight. Requires findings wh…

Sponsor

Karl Rhoads (D-HI)

Introduced

2026-02-02

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Introduced.