Hawaii SB1028 allows courts to order community service instead of fines and fees for minors in 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 fees and fines on Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Black youth. It allows courts to order minors to participate in community service of up to 72 hours instead of imposing financial penalties. The community service must not interfere with the minor's school or work commitments. The bill also notes that many states are reforming or repealing fines and fees in juvenile justice proceedings.

Hawaii SB1028 allows courts to order community service instead of fines and fees for minors in 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 fees and fines on Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Black youth. It allows courts to order minors to participate in community service of up to 72 hours instead of imposing financial penalties. The community service must not interfere with the minor's school or work commitments. The bill also notes that many states are reforming or repealing fines and fees in juvenile justice proceedings.