HI SB242 | 2024 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous SB242

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.

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Title

Relating To Speedy Trials.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-12-11 Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2023-01-23SenateReferred to HHS, JDC.
2023-01-19SenatePassed First Reading.
2023-01-19SenateIntroduced.

Same As/Similar To

SB242 (Carry Over) 2023-01-23 - Referred to HHS, JDC.

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