#criminal justice reform

Gov. Josh Green signed three bills into law Thursday that expand funding for Hawai‘i’s court system and bolster rehabilitation and recidivism prevention efforts, particularly for women and nonviolent offenders.

Schatz said the bill creates clear guidelines in the approval process so there’s more accountability and those who qualify for compassionate release get it.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Political Action Committee announced its support and endorsement of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for her efforts to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and her advocacy for criminal justice reform.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says Hawaiʻi pays more than $51,000 per year per prisoner locked up in Hawaiʻi–more than a year’s salary for many residents.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard saw firsthand the problems and challenges at MCCC, foremost of which is the dilapidated facilities and extreme overcrowding.