Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 4. Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 604C-4

(1) Emphasis on the early identification and timely placement of eligible defendants;

(2) Cooperation between the prosecuting attorney and public defender to resolve cases;

(3) Alternative sentencing of defendants, such as community service and participation in programs based upon the defendant's need for mental health services, substance abuse treatment, sustenance, shelter, or other social services and willingness to voluntarily participate in those programs;

(4) Establishment of a coordinated strategy by the community outreach court to respond to a defendant's compliance or noncompliance with the defendant's sentence;  and

(5) Encouragement by the community outreach court of partnerships between the court, public agencies, community-based organizations, and other entities to promote the court's effectiveness.