We have an outdated Oʻahu facility with deplorable conditions that is decades beyond rehabilitation

We need to look at the entire criminal justice ecosystem to better understand the importance of having a jail that is up to date, has space for rehabilitative programs and the technology and staffing needed for security. Foremost, a jail provides protection to the community and safety for victims of crime.

Unlike a prison, the Oahu Community Correctional Center is a temporary holding facility for those who have been arrested for a crime and awaiting a trial to determine their guilt or innocence. Others are held for parole and probation violations or awaiting reentry to the community.

In some cases, the courts allow for bail for pretrial detainees, and some individuals may post bail and re

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