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]
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.
Title
Relating To Speedy Trials.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-11 | Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | |
| 2023-01-23 | Senate | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| 2023-01-19 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2023-01-19 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
SB242 (Carry Over) 2023-01-23 - Referred to HHS, JDC.
Subjects
Child Abuse
Criminal Procedure
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Penal Code
Right to Speedy Trial
Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses
Criminal Procedure
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Penal Code
Right to Speedy Trial
Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2024 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB242_.HTM |
