SB3042 amends Hawaii sentencing laws to allow probation for certain class C felony repeat offenders.

SB3042 modifies Hawaii's sentencing laws to allow judges to sentence certain repeat offenders convicted of class C felonies to probation instead of mandatory minimum jail terms. This applies to offenders convicted of specific misdemeanors and class C felonies on three or more prior occasions within three years. The bill requires specific judicial findings, including that the defendant is not a danger to public safety and would benefit from probation. Probation terms must include jail time as a condition.

SB3042 amends Hawaii sentencing laws to allow probation for certain class C felony repeat offenders.

SB3042 modifies Hawaii's sentencing laws to allow judges to sentence certain repeat offenders convicted of class C felonies to probation instead of mandatory minimum jail terms. This applies to offenders convicted of specific misdemeanors and class C felonies on three or more prior occasions within three years. The bill requires specific judicial findings, including that the defendant is not a danger to public safety and would benefit from probation. Probation terms must include jail time as a condition.