CRIMEHONOLULU CIVIL BEAT
Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars
Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy. This lack of legal framework leaves severely ill prisoners unable to secure early release despite being granted it.
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