Hawaii HB1322 restricts solitary confinement in correctional facilities, mandates reviews, and requires reporting.

Hawaii HB1322 aims to restrict the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities. It prohibits placing individuals in solitary confinement unless specific conditions are met, such as reasonable cause for disciplinary action or a medical necessity. The bill mandates reviews of each committed person placed in solitary confinement and requires the development of policies and procedures for such placements.

Hawaii HB1322 restricts solitary confinement in correctional facilities, mandates reviews, and requires reporting.

Hawaii HB1322 aims to restrict the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities. It prohibits placing individuals in solitary confinement unless specific conditions are met, such as reasonable cause for disciplinary action or a medical necessity. The bill mandates reviews of each committed person placed in solitary confinement and requires the development of policies and procedures for such placements.