Hawaii § 226-105 - Crime and criminal justice.
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§ 226-105. Crime and criminal justice.
Priority guidelines in the area of crime and criminal justice: (1) Support law enforcement activities and other criminal justice efforts that are directed to provide a safer environment. (2) Target state and local resources on efforts to reduce the incidence of violent crime and on programs relating to the apprehension and prosecution of repeat offenders. (3) Support community and neighborhood program initiatives that enable residents to assist law enforcement agencies in preventing criminal activities. (4) Reduce overcrowding or substandard conditions in correctional facilities through a comprehensive approach among all criminal justice agencies which may include sentencing law revisions and use of alternative sanctions other than incarceration for persons who pose no danger to their community. (5) Provide a range of appropriate sanctions for juvenile offenders, including community-based programs and other alternative sanctions. (6) Increase public and private efforts to assist witnesses and victims of crimes and to minimize the costs of victimization. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1984, c 236, §17; am L 1986, c 276, §32] Previous Vol04_Ch0201-0257 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 226-105 cover?
Section 226-105 ("Crime and criminal justice.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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