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consultation on cases after hours. The number of after hour calls average nine per week with deputy prosecutors on pager duty approximately 600 hours per week. Deputies typically spend time beyond the normal 8 hour day to complete the work needed on their cases. The range of hours expended varies depending on the needs of the case, whether the case is in trial, trial preparation, whether witnesses can be contacted during business hours and the like. On average, the attorney's unit spends over 170 hours per week over the normal work week. Overtime hours range from 90 hours to in excess of 250 hours in any given week. Career Criminal Prog am The concept of the Career Criminal program (CCP) in the Prosecutor's Office is contained in the findings and purpose section of Chapter 845 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes which states that "The legislature finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of serious crime is committed against the people by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat felony offenders..." This belief is borne out in actual cases where we prosecute career criminal defendants with numerous prior arrests and convictions. The State provides funding as approved by the Legislature to support CCP programs in all counties. We have three Circuit Court, one District Court and one Screening deputy assigned to Career Criminal cases. There is also support staff of four clerical, one legal assistant and one investigator. Over the years, funding has declined and resulted in an attorney and investigator position being left vacant for many years. In addition, with approval from the Attorney General, the attorney positions have had to be "backfilled" so experienced deputies can be assigned to these more difficult cases. Funds provided by the State are not sufficient to handle all of the defendants identified as career criminals and assistance from other deputies to also handle CCP cases is required. Individuals subject to career criminal prosecution efforts as provided in Chapter 845 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes include those who: 1. Have 2 or more felony convictions within the last 5 years 2. Have 1 or more felony conviction and 2 or more misdemeanor convictions and/or arrests within the last 3 years 3. Have been convicted and/or arrested for the offense of felon in possession of a firearm within the last 5 years 4. Are on parole 5. Are on probation 6. Are on bond awaiting appeal 7. Are on bond awaiting a trial 8. Are known or suspected to be an associate of organized crime 9. Are known or suspected of recurring or ongoing criminal activity 10. Have no adult record but have an extensive juvenile record 11. Are juveniles with extensive records who have been waived to the circuit court for trial 6