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SB 1392

RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1392 requires regular reviews of pretrial detainees in community correctional centers, promoting timely releases and fair assessments of their detention status.

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
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Bill Summary · SB 1392

Summary of SB 1392: Periodic Reviews of Detainees in Community Correctional Centers

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SB 1392
Title: Relating to Periodic Reviews of Detainees in Community Correctional Centers
Status: Deferred by the committee on JDC
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Community Correctional Centers, Pretrial Detainees

Purpose and Intent

SB 1392 aims to establish a framework for the periodic review of pretrial detainees housed in community correctional centers. The intent of the bill is to ensure that detainees are evaluated regularly to assess their continued detention status, which may lead to timely releases or alternative placements based on their individual circumstances.

Key Provisions

  • Periodic Reviews: The bill mandates that all pretrial detainees in community correctional centers undergo regular reviews to evaluate their detention status.
  • Criteria for Review: The criteria and frequency of these reviews will be defined, ensuring that they are conducted fairly and consistently.
  • Reporting Requirements: The bill may include provisions for reporting the outcomes of these reviews to relevant authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability in the detention process.

Affected Parties

  • Pretrial Detainees: Individuals currently detained in community correctional centers will be directly affected, as the bill seeks to provide them with more frequent assessments of their detention.
  • Community Correctional Centers: These facilities will need to implement the review processes outlined in the bill, potentially requiring additional resources or staffing.
  • Judicial and Legal Systems: The bill may impact how cases are processed within the judicial system, as more frequent reviews could lead to changes in detention durations and legal strategies.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 21, 2025: Bill introduced.
  • January 23, 2025: Passed First Reading.
  • January 27, 2025: Referred to EDU and WAM committees.
  • February 29, 2024: The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
  • February 8, 2024: Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1), and referred to JDC.
  • January 31, 2024: Public hearing held by the PSM committee, which recommended the bill be passed with amendments.

Related Legislation

  • HB 1073: Companion bill addressing similar issues.
  • HB 1094: Another companion bill that may provide additional context or provisions related to the treatment of pretrial detainees.

Conclusion

SB 1392 represents a significant step towards reforming the treatment of pretrial detainees in community correctional centers by instituting a system of periodic reviews. This could enhance the fairness of the detention process and ensure that individuals are not held longer than necessary without proper justification. The bill's progress will continue to be monitored as it moves through the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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