Establishes a five-year fitness to proceed pilot program to reduce overcrowding at the Hawaii State Hospital.
The bill establishes a five-year fitness to proceed pilot program to help reduce overcrowding at the Hawaii State Hospital and ensure safety for hospital staff and personnel while an inmate is incapacitated or awaiting a fitness determination. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will manage the program, reserving at least one cell or personal living space for every two inmates who have filed a motion or cited a defense. The program requires an appropriation of funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
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