This information is as of Friday, May 1, 2020. In an effort to keep the public informed, the Hawaii Paroling Authority (HPA) has set up a COVID-19 virus public information access hotline at 1 (808) 253-1642. to relay general information regarding the operational hours of the HPA, hearings information, and other public information related to this agency. The hotline is meant to relay information only. No messages can be recorded.
Earlier, out of an abundance of caution, HPA canceled hearings Effective Friday March 20, 2020, through close of business on Thursday, April 28, 2020. All previously canceled hearing is being rescheduled to take place during May, June, and July 2020.
All offenders previously tentatively granted release on parole will continue to be processed for release pursuant to the individual release requirements established by the parole board during their parole hearing. Also, pursuant to the Hawaii Supreme Court’s Interim Order of April 15, 2020, the HPA has begun reviewing many cases for possible early parole hearing and release. The review process is on-going.
All HPA offices statewide will continue to be open daily (Monday – Friday) from 7:45am – 4:30pm. Previously modified procedures regarding public access to our offices will remain in place. Each office has signage posted informing visitors about the temporary restrictions, which are designed to ensure the health and safety of our staff and those that visit our offices. All regular telephone lines are operational, but due to very limited staffing at some locations, responses to inquiries will be delayed. Please call 1 (808) 253-1642 to receive recorded updates. We encourage everyone to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones during this public health emergency. Check various public service announcements regarding the COVID-19 virus and the steps being taken and implemented by local, State, and Federal government. Thank you.
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HPA Administrative Rules Chapter 23-700
HPA Guidelines for Establishing Minimum Terms of Imprisonment
Annual Report: FY 2014
Annual Report: FY 2015
Annual Report: FY 2016
Annual Report: FY 2017
Annual Report: FY 2018
Annual Report: FY 2019
Single Page Request for Reduction of Minimum Term Form
Three Page Request to Initiate Reduction of Minimum Term Form
Intrastate Application to Transfer Parole within the State of Hawaii
Interstate Application to Parole Outside of the State of Hawaii