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Attorney general testimony cited as House members oppose sweeping pretrial bail changes
Summary
Representative Shimizu read Attorney General testimony opposing a bill that would make extensive changes to Hawaii's pretrial bail system, warning of risks if judicial discretion is removed and urging the bill be held for more study.
On May 5 the Hawaii House of Representatives recorded substantial floor opposition to proposed changes to the state's pretrial bail system after Representative Shimizu read submitted testimony from the Attorney General and other stakeholders.
Shimizu told colleagues she was "not reading my words — just reading from the attorney general" and said the department strongly recommended holding the bill. The…
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