Many people sit in jail awaiting trial on fairly minor offenses simply because they can’t afford to get out. This may be the year that changes.
Hawaii Behind Bars
How Hawaii is managing its troubled prison system, including four prisons and four jails in Hawaii, and a contract private prison in Arizona.
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Looks Like We’ll Still Be Using Private Prisons On The Mainland For A While
Legislative leaders who are trying to solve Hawaii’s prison crisis say it’s unrealistic to think we can move hundreds of inmates back here anytime soon.
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Bail Reform Could Get Serious Consideration From Legislature
A task force proposed reducing the number of pretrial inmates who remain incarcerated because they can’t afford the bail amount.
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Task Force Criticizes ‘Punitive Mentality’ Of Hawaii Criminal Justice System
UPDATED: The group opposes the construction of a bigger Oahu Community Correctional Center and calls for a new focus on rehabilitation.
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Hawaii’s Bail System Keeps Poor People In Jail Longer — So Where’s The Fix?
A state task force’s recommendations to the Legislature on pretrial procedures won’t contain any “big surprises,” despite calls for reform.
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Why Gov. Ige’s Plan For A New Oahu Jail May Be Premature
Two state task forces are due to report to the Legislature soon on how to reduce inmate populations.
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New $525 Million State Jail Slated For Halawa
The 100-year-old Oahu Community Correctional Center would be rebuilt where the state animal quarantine facility is now.
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Nevada’s ‘Most Dangerous’ Inmates Move In With Hawaii Prisoners
The private Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona says the new prisoners will be fenced off and separated from the 1,600 Hawaii inmates.
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‘Preferred’ Jail Site Currently Houses Animal Quarantine Station
The Halawa Valley project’s $525 million price tag includes $17.5 million for a new quarantine facility.