Hawaii Senate Bill SR83

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/16/26
• Refer: 3/19/26

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Establish A Coordinated Data Entry System For The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And County Police Departments And Prosecutors To Track The Status Of Detainees Incarcerated In Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Facilities.

Impact

If implemented, this coordinated system could significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s criminal justice operations. By fostering consistency in data collection across different agencies, it will allow for improved transparency and accountability within the corrections framework. Moreover, the resolution mandates that DCR report its findings and proposed legislation by twenty days prior to the 2027 legislative session, promoting ongoing dialogue and review regarding the coordinated entry system.

Summary

Senate Resolution 83 requests the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a coordinated data entry system that integrates information from DCR, county police departments, and prosecutors. The primary goal of this system is to enhance the tracking of detainees incarcerated in correctional facilities and to offer better access to rehabilitative programs and resources. This initiative aims to streamline data collection and reporting, addressing discrepancies currently evident in the annual reports published by DCR as they often feature inconsistent data compared to those collected by local law enforcement.

Contention

Notably, there are underlying concerns regarding the potential costs associated with establishing and maintaining this system as well as the participation of various county police departments and prosecutors. The resolution requests an estimate of these costs and the number of participating entities, which implies that financial and logistical considerations may impact the success of this initiative. Skepticism could arise concerning whether all stakeholders will collaborate effectively to create a uniform data ecosystem within Hawaii's corrections framework.