HRS §353-134
State must update offender system but cannot be sued for missed notices
The state must keep offender information in the system updated regularly so victims and community members can be told about a release, discharge, or escape. But if the system fails to send a notice, the victim or community member cannot sue the state, county, or their workers for that failure.
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The statute, as written — Compliance by department; no cause of action
The department shall ensure that the offender information contained within the system is updated on a regular basis sufficient to timely notify a victim or a concerned member of the community of the offender's release, discharge, or escape. However, failure of the system to provide notice to the victim or a concerned member of the community shall not establish a separate cause of action by the victim or a concerned member of the community against the State, any county, or any state or county agency, officer, or employee.
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