SB1028

Hawaii SB1028 allows courts to order community service instead of fines and fees for minors convicted of traffic offenses.

Hawaii SB1028 amends state law to allow courts to order community service in place of fines and fees for minors convicted of traffic offenses. The bill aims to address the disproportionate impact of fines and fees on Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Black youth. It allows courts to order minors to perform up to 72 hours of community service instead of imposing fines or fees. The community service cannot interfere with the minor's school or work commitments. The bill also makes other amendments to related sections of state law.