Hawaii HB128 amends criminal justice procedures to reduce unnecessary arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.

Hawaii HB128 modifies the state's criminal justice system to minimize unnecessary arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations. The bill allows police officers to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. It also requires officers to record the factors justifying the arrest. Additionally, officers may issue a citation instead of arresting if they are reasonably satisfied the person will appear in court, has no outstanding warrants, and there will be no further police contact.

Hawaii HB128 amends criminal justice procedures to reduce unnecessary arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.

Hawaii HB128 modifies the state's criminal justice system to minimize unnecessary arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations. The bill allows police officers to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. It also requires officers to record the factors justifying the arrest. Additionally, officers may issue a citation instead of arresting if they are reasonably satisfied the person will appear in court, has no outstanding warrants, and there will be no further police contact.