HRS §706-600.6
When prisoners can be let out early
This section says when a prisoner can be released if their sentence ends at certain times. If the sentence ends between 9 p.m. and midnight, they can leave at 9 p.m. If it ends between midnight and 7 a.m., they can leave at 9 p.m. the night before.
The statute, as written — Time of release
A person imprisoned whose term of imprisonment ends between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, may be released at 9:00 p.m. A person imprisoned whose term of imprisonment ends between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. may be released at 9:00 p.m. the day before the person's scheduled release. [L 1987, c 202, §2; gen ch 1992] COMMENTARY ON §706-600.6 Act 202, Session Laws 1987, clarified the "time of release" for prisoners. House Standing Committee Report No. 556.
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