Information and Testimony Recieved by the Hawai'i Advisory Comittee from numerous sources, including official of the state's criminal justice system show a serious disparity affecting Native Hawaiians in the State's Criminal Justice System. Though native Hawaiians comprise approximately 20% of the State's population, they comprise roughly 40% of the state's prison populatio. The reason for the disparity, however, are complex and have seemed intractable for a number of decades. The report outlines some of these factors through expert briefings and testimony.