SB 2280

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 26, 2026.

Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance; Bail; Crimes and Criminal Proceedings.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2280
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee PSM, JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-26
Summary

Extends the period during which a surety, surety insurer, or bail agent may file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture from thirty days to ninety days. Ensures that proper notice of a bail forfeiture judgment is provided to a surety or bail agent. Affirms that a judge may impose financial conditions of release and maintain full discretion to consider individual circumstances. Allows a surety or bail agent to apply to set aside a forfeiture, even if a prior motion has been filed. Subjects bail bond forfeiture proceedings to Rule 60 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. Prohibits forfeiture from being ordered in any felony case.

Sponsor
Joy A. San Buenaventura
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-26 Status in_committee
2026-01-26 Latest Action Referred to PSM, JDC.
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