Hawaii's courts are making it easier to pay bail, which is good news for eligible defendants and their families.

• Starting this Saturday, a new online portal lets people post bail even when courts are closed.
• It will run from noon to 3pm, and only applies to people held at OCCC (Oahu Community Correctional Center) with bail of $10,000 or less.
• Only defendants who have already appeared in court can use it — new arrests aren't eligible yet.
• Officials plan to expand the service further down the line.

Outlook: Expect the portal's hours and eligibility to widen as the state rolls the service out more broadly.