Search Kapolei Criminal History Records

Kapolei serves as Oahu's second city and acts as a hub for Leeward Oahu's government services, including court facilities. Criminal history records for Kapolei residents come from three main sources: the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, and the court system centered at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex right in the city. Because Kapolei hosts a full judiciary facility, residents have easier access to court records and legal documents than many other Oahu communities. This page covers each source and explains how to get what you need.

Kapolei Criminal History Court Records

The Kapolei Judiciary Complex is the main court facility for Leeward Oahu and is located directly in Kapolei. The Waianae District Court operates out of this building and handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic matters, and small civil claims for the entire western side of the island. Having this facility in Kapolei means residents don't have to travel to downtown Honolulu to access district court records or services. The complex is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Legal Documents Records Room sits on the first floor of the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. Public access computer terminals are available there. You can walk in during business hours and search court records by name or case number at no cost. The terminals connect to the same statewide database available online, so you can view case details, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. If you want printed copies of documents, there is a per-page fee that staff at the records room can quote you.

Felony-level cases from Kapolei are handled at the First Circuit Court, which is located at Ka'ahumanu Hale at 777 Punchbowl Street in Honolulu. That court handles serious criminal cases from all of Honolulu County. Records for both the district court cases from Kapolei and the circuit court cases in Honolulu are searchable in the same online system. If you are looking for a felony record involving a Kapolei resident, the First Circuit is where the file will be held.

The First Circuit Court handles felony cases from Kapolei and all of Honolulu County. District court cases from Kapolei are heard at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. Source: courts.state.hi.us

HPD Police Records for Kapolei

The Honolulu Police Department's Leeward patrol district covers Kapolei. HPD is the sole law enforcement agency for Honolulu County, and all criminal records that start with an arrest or police report go through the department. If you need to request a police report or get a conviction printout from HPD, you go to the main headquarters on South Beretania Street in Honolulu. There is no separate records office at a local precinct level.

The HPD Public Access Site at headquarters allows anyone to pay $25 and get a printed record of convictions that HPD has on file for a named person. You show up during Records Division hours, present a valid photo ID, and staff will run the name and print the results. This is a department-level check, not a full state background check. The records it draws on come from HPD's own system. For a more complete check, you would want to also use the HCJDC eCrim system or search court records directly.

The HPD non-emergency number at (808) 529-3191 handles calls from the Leeward patrol district along with all other parts of Oahu. Use this number for questions that don't need an emergency response. For records requests specifically, call the Records Division at (808) 723-3258 to ask what to bring and whether your request can be handled the same day.

State Criminal History Check Through HCJDC

Hawaii's statewide criminal history repository is managed by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which operates under the Office of the Attorney General. HCJDC collects arrest, charge, and disposition data from all Hawaii law enforcement agencies and courts. A check through HCJDC is the most thorough way to search criminal history for a Kapolei resident because it pulls from sources across the state, not just one court or police department.

The easiest way to run a check is through the eCrim online system at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. A basic name search costs $5. An official electronic report costs $12. Both fees are paid online and results come back quickly. If you need to search in person or have questions about what the report includes, the HCJDC office at 465 S. King Street, Room 102 in Honolulu handles walk-in inquiries. Call (808) 587-3279 before visiting to confirm hours and procedures. More details on the criminal history check process are at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-records-check/.

Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.7, public access to criminal history is limited to conviction records. Arrests that did not result in conviction are not public. The eCrim system and HPD public access site both follow these rules. Individuals can request their own full record through HCJDC. If you have an eligible arrest record that you want sealed, you can start that process at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/expungements/.

HCJDC maintains Hawaii's statewide criminal history repository and operates the eCrim system for public background checks. Source: ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/

Sheriff Division and Legal Resources in Kapolei

The Hawaii Sheriff Division provides security at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex and other state buildings. When you arrive at the complex, Sheriff deputies manage building entry. If you need help finding the records room or a specific court office, Sheriff staff at the entrance can direct you. The Oahu Section of the Sheriff Division can be reached at (808) 587-5002 for general questions. They don't handle public criminal history requests, but they can answer questions about access to court facilities.

Legal resources for Kapolei residents dealing with criminal matters include the Office of the Public Defender and several legal aid organizations that serve Oahu. A full list of state and county legal contacts is available at law.hawaii.gov/resources/frequently-called-numbers/. That page lists numbers for the public defender, legal aid organizations, court clerk offices, and other agencies that come up in criminal proceedings. It is a useful reference if you are not sure who to call first.

Because Kapolei hosts the Kapolei Judiciary Complex, residents have direct access to court records, self-help resources, and public access terminals without driving to Honolulu. This is a significant advantage for Leeward residents. The public access terminals in the first-floor records room are free to use and can look up cases statewide. If a case you need is not visible online, ask the records room staff, as some older files may require a manual search.

Honolulu County Criminal History Records

Kapolei is part of Honolulu County, which covers all of Oahu. The First Circuit Court handles criminal cases county-wide, and Kapolei's Judiciary Complex serves as a key access point for Leeward residents. For a full overview of county-level court contacts and criminal history resources across Honolulu County, visit the county records page.

View Honolulu County Criminal History Records

Nearby Cities

These qualifying cities are near Kapolei on Leeward and West Oahu. Each shares the same First Circuit Court and HPD system for criminal history records.