Jails: Inmate Release
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued an interim order yesterday regarding the release of inmates. Under the order, a motion to release an inmate must be filed by this upcoming Monday, and prosecutors will only be allowed 3 business days to file an objection. However, the order provides that the "[r]elease shall be presumed, unless the court finds that the release of the inmate would pose a significant risk to the safety of the inmate or the public."
In addition to dealing with the influx of cases, prosecutors will now be bogged down responding to countless motions to release inmates. While certain conditions will be imposed, a "verified residence" for an inmate will only be required on a case-by-case basis.