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HB 1567 officially killed ?? , City Prosecutor Alm ?? pledges holistic bail reforms, Megan Kau ?? featured on Spotlight Hawaii

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Aloha, I’m A-1 Nick with A-1 Bail Bonds. In this issue of jail mail, we’ll discuss:

  1. HB 1567 vetoed
  2. City Prosecutor Alm pledges to reform bail system
  3. Megan Kau featured on Spotlight Hawaii

Last week, Governor Ige officially vetoed controversial House Bill 1567. Ige said that the bill ties the hands of judges, who currently have the power to release individuals on their own recognizance but are not required to do so.

Full story available via Civil Beat, CLICK HERE

In the wake of Ige's veto, City Prosecutor Alm pledged to work with local stakeholders to create a new bail system. Alm would like to create a system that functions as a:

“robust and well-funded alternative system that protects public safety.”

-City Prosecutor Alm

Full story available via KHON, CLICK HERE

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Attorney Megan Kau was featured last week on The Star Advertiser's SPOTLIGHT HAWAII program. She provided legal commentary on the Keith Kaneshiro corruption case. To view, CLICK HERE.