Finding and purpose
HRS §354D-1
in effect354D-1. Finding and purpose
The legislature finds that the number and types of programs operated by the department of corrections and rehabilitation shall be expanded to provide a comprehensive work program for inmates. The full development of inmate employment opportunities shall be expanded to enable correctional industries programs to operate in a cost-effective manner.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Establish the correctional industries program to
allow expanded industries programs to generate revenue to sustain its operation
and allow for capital investment. The program should be structured to allow
for the increased involvement of correctional industries in providing specific
training skills for offenders that increase their employment prospects after
release;
(2) Develop industries that provide a maximum level
of work for all qualified, able-bodied inmates;
(3) Provide an environment for the operation of
correctional industries similar to that of a private business operation;
(4) Encourage cooperative training ventures between
the correctional industries program and the private sector; and
(5) Provide for low-cost construction, renovation,
and repairs of facilities, grounds, furniture, vehicles, and equipment for
private nonprofit social service, education, and health agencies and programs.
[L 1990, c 341, pt of §1; am L 1991, c 256, §1; am L
2022, c 278, §29]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0354D/HRS_0354D-0001.htmFetched: 11/10/2026