SB361

Establishes a community outreach court to assist non-violent offenders, particularly the homeless, with court attendance and alternative sentencing.

The bill establishes a community outreach court as a division of the district court of the first circuit in Hawaii. This court aims to assist non-violent offenders, particularly those from the homeless community, by making court attendance more accessible and offering alternative sentencing options. The court will focus on early identification and timely placement of eligible offenders, cooperation between the prosecuting attorney and public defender, and alternative sentencing.