353H-1 Title.

§353H-1 Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Community Safety Act. [L Sp 2007, c 8, pt of §2]

353H-2 Definitions.

§353H-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter: “Community-based long-term support programs” include programs administered and operated by community agencies, faith-based organizations, and other entities offering support to offenders for at least one year. “Community-based programs” are programs that are administered and operated outside of a correctional facility. “Department” means the department of public safety. “Institution-based […]

353H-2.5 Offender reentry office.

§353H-2.5 Offender reentry office. There shall be established within the department of public safety an offender reentry office to oversee the development and implementation of the comprehensive offender reentry system. The offender reentry office shall: (1) Ensure that the present and future reentry needs of persons committed to correctional facilities are being evaluated and met […]

353H-3 Offender reentry system plan; creation.

§353H-3 Offender reentry system plan; creation. (a) The department of public safety shall develop a comprehensive and effective offender reentry system plan for adult offenders exiting the prison system. (b) The department of public safety shall develop comprehensive reentry plans and curricula for individuals exiting correctional facilities in order to reduce recidivism and increase a […]

353H-4 Model programs; department of public safety.

§353H-4 Model programs; department of public safety. Subject to funding by the legislature, the department of public safety shall enhance the State’s comprehensive offender reentry system by developing model programs designed to reduce recidivism and promote successful reentry into the community. Components of the model programs shall include but are not limited to: (1) Highly […]

353H-5 Children of incarcerated parents; families.

§353H-5 Children of incarcerated parents; families. The director of public safety shall: (1) Establish policies or rules that parent inmates be placed in correctional facilities, consistent with public safety and inmate security, in the best interest of the family, rather than on economic or administrative factors; (2) Consider as a factor an offender’s capacity to […]

353H-6 Employment of ex-offenders.

§353H-6 Employment of ex-offenders. (a) The director of labor and industrial relations shall take the necessary steps to ensure offenders and ex-offenders are included and involved in utilizing state and private resources for employment and training opportunities as well as life skills and educational opportunities. (b) The department of public safety, with the assistance of […]

353H-7 Return of out-of-state inmates.

§353H-7 Return of out-of-state inmates. (a) The director of public safety shall return Hawaii inmates held in out-of-state prisons at least one year prior to the inmate’s parole or release date in order for these inmates to participate in programs preparing them for reentry on the island where they have the most support; provided that […]

353H-8 Performance indicator reporting.

§353H-8 Performance indicator reporting. (a) The department of public safety shall develop performance measures that accurately reflect progress toward specific goals, including: (1) Improving recidivism rates; (2) Decreasing prisoner assaults on correctional staff; (3) Reducing correctional staff turnover; and (4) Improving departmental efficiencies in staffing, budgeting, and data management and analysis. (b) The department shall […]

353H-9 Annual reporting requirements.

§353H-9 Annual reporting requirements. (a) For each program established pursuant to this chapter, the department shall submit a report to the legislature no later than the first day of December each year, beginning with the period ending on November 30, 2018. Each report shall reference key performance indicators that track rehabilitation and reentry efforts for […]