What's Being Discussed

This is the first sub-committee meeting of the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (JJSAC) for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The meeting is short — just one hour — and covers a few organizational matters:

• Electing a Chair and Vice-Chair to lead the new sub-committee
• Public testimony — community members may speak for up to 3 minutes each on agenda items, or submit written comments
• Scheduling future meetings for the 2026–2027 year, including a 4th Quarter meeting currently set for Thursday, November 19, 2026

Decisions Expected

• The sub-committee will vote to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to lead its work going forward
• Future meeting dates for the fiscal year will be discussed and determined

Who Should Pay Attention

• Community members interested in juvenile justice policy in Hawaii
• Parents, advocates, and service providers who work with youth involved in the justice system
• Anyone wishing to provide public input on juvenile justice issues at the state level

The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person at the Princess Victoria Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards Street, Room 303, Honolulu, or virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 896 5612 7269, Passcode: 043364). For questions, contact Norene Machida at nmachida@dhs.hawaii.gov.