Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center (KCCC)

Rebuilding Hope:

A New Chapter for Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center

“Many in our Kauaʻi community are aware that our current location poses safety risks for those we serve and our staff. As we progress towards a new site, we have received valuable input on what a new jail facility should include to ensure successful partnerships and rehabilitation efforts that reflect our island’s culture and values. A new chapter has been a long time coming and we’re looking forward to improving lives for years to come." - Jerry Jona, KCCC Warden

Currently located next to a busy section of Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe, the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center (KCCC) sits on 9.5 acres of pastoral land. Built in 1977, the facility was originally designed to hold up to a dozen male inmates. It has expanded through the use of temporary housing units that were donated by the county and converted into three cabin structures. KCCC now serves a multifaceted purpose, holding up to 128 men and women with pretrial misdemeanors, pre-trial felons, sentenced misdemeanants, those on probation, and parole violators.

KCCC inmates have played an integral part of the KCCC community service worklines by providing a labor force on numerous projects for county and non-profit organizations. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, inmates occassionally harvested produce, exceeding the needs of the facility's Food Services Unit. As a result, KCCC had donated the surplus of vegetables to community organizations such as senior centers.

Designing a Better Future with Community at the Heart

SSFM International is leading the design and planning effort for the future site of KCCC. With a strong commitment to transparency and collaboration, SSFM has conducted months of community listening sessions with leaders in businesses, nonprofits, government, and cultural practitioners, to gather input and ensure the project aligns with the needs and values of Kauaʻi residents.

Engagement with the community will continue throughout the project, providing opportunities for feedback and updates. Stay connected by visiting this website for the latest information and announcements as we work together to provide a secure correctional facility for adults in KCCC's custody and care, and enhance community safety.

Upcoming Events

Pathways for Re-Entry from Incarceration: A Community Symposium for the Future of KCCC

Join us on January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center for an engaging symposium focused on inmate rehabilitation, community collaboration, and the future of the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center. Highlights include expert panelists, personal stories of transformation, and the selection process of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s preferred site for the new KCCC.

We hope you can join us in person. The symposium will also be offered virtually as a Zoom webinar, which requires registration at https://ssfm.zoom.us/meeting/register/gO7eAt48TUKmFpXdgYdaqw.

Contact Us

Please use the form below to share your thoughts or questions with the project team.

KCCC

Website Accessibility

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is committed to ensuring that its website and available documents are accessible to people with disabilities. If you would like to provide feedback on site accessibility or to request documents in alternative formats, you may contact: Patrick De Costa, Departmental ADA Coordinator, at: patrick.j.decosta@hawaii.gov.

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Kaua'i Community Correctional Center (KCCC)

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