Hawaii HB1548 modifies sentencing for misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors, limiting imprisonment terms.

Hawaii HB1548 amends sentencing laws for misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors. It limits imprisonment terms to 364 days for misdemeanors and 30 days for petty misdemeanors. The bill also allows individuals sentenced to a year or less before the act's effective date to apply for sentence modification to the new maximum terms. The changes take effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB1548 modifies sentencing for misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors, limiting imprisonment terms.

Hawaii HB1548 amends sentencing laws for misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors. It limits imprisonment terms to 364 days for misdemeanors and 30 days for petty misdemeanors. The bill also allows individuals sentenced to a year or less before the act's effective date to apply for sentence modification to the new maximum terms. The changes take effect upon approval.