Hawaii Revised Statutes 353-5 – Offender release recommendations to the court
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Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | 20 years to life | up to $50,000 |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 353-5
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
The intake service center shall notify the prosecutor’s office of the appropriate county whenever it is recommending to the court that a person who is accused of murder or attempted murder in any degree or a class A felony involving force or violence against another person be conditionally released or that bail for such person be lowered. Such notice shall be made upon the completion of the intake service center’s investigation on the offender’s case so as to allow the prosecutor’s office of the appropriate county to be present when the court considers the recommendation.