HI SB3278 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-28 - Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-28 - Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-28 | Senate | Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM. |
| 2022-01-26 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2022-01-26 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2461 (Same As) 2022-01-28 - Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
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/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3278&year=2022 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SB3278_.HTM |
