Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 23 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Hawaii Administrative Rules – Title 23: Department of Public Safety

Title 23 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) contains the rules and regulations governing the Department of Public Safety (PSD). This department is responsible for statewide law enforcement services, corrections, and other public safety functions.

Key Areas Covered Under Title 23 HAR:

Corrections and Prisons:

Rules for the operation and management of correctional facilities.

Inmate rights, privileges, classifications, and disciplinary procedures.

Parole, furlough, and work release programs.

Law Enforcement Services:

Duties of sheriffs and other enforcement officers.

Transportation and custody of prisoners.

Security services for state facilities and judiciary.

Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED):

Regulation of controlled substances and registration of practitioners.

Security requirements for handling controlled substances.

Prescription monitoring and electronic reporting systems.

Training and Standards:

Requirements for correctional officer and law enforcement officer training.

Use of force policies and procedures.

Internal investigations and professional standards.

Community Corrections:

Probation and parole oversight.

Home detention and electronic monitoring programs.

Community-based rehabilitative services.

Emergency and Security Operations:

Procedures for managing emergency situations in facilities.

Coordination with other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Example Chapters (actual chapter numbers may vary):

Chapter 231: Corrections Administration

Chapter 232: Inmate Grievance Procedure

Chapter 233: Parole and Conditional Release

Chapter 234: Controlled Substances

Chapter 235: Law Enforcement Services

Chapter 236: Training Standards for Public Safety Officers

 

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