Find Kihei Criminal History Records

Kihei sits on the south side of Maui and is one of the fastest-growing communities on the island. Criminal history records for Kihei residents are handled at the county level through two main sources: the Maui County Police Department, which serves as a Public Access Site for in-person conviction printouts, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), which manages the statewide criminal history database and provides both online and fingerprint-based background check options. Criminal cases from Kihei are filed through the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. This page covers all the key resources and steps for getting Kihei criminal history records.

Where to Get Kihei Criminal History Records

Kihei does not have its own criminal records office. All criminal history requests for Maui County, including Kihei, go through the Maui County Police Department. The MCPD Records Section at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku is the Public Access Site for Maui County. That office provides in-person conviction printouts tied to Maui County criminal history. Wailuku is about 12 miles north of Kihei, so plan for that drive if you are going in person.

The HCJDC is the other main path for criminal history records. It holds the full statewide repository for Hawaii. Records from Kihei arrests, charges, and convictions that entered the state system are stored at HCJDC. You can reach that database online through ecrim.ehawaii.gov or in person through a Public Access Site. The HCJDC central office is at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, phone (808) 587-3279.

Call the Records Section at (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355 before you go. Hours can shift, and staff can tell you what to bring. You need a valid photo ID and the full name of the person whose criminal history you are requesting. The printout costs $25 per conviction record at the Public Access Site.

eCrim Online Criminal History Search

The HCJDC runs the eCrim system for online criminal history lookups in Hawaii. It covers conviction records from across the state, including Kihei and the rest of Maui County. The system is at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. You search by name and date of birth. Results show conviction history tied to that name in the state database.

A basic name-based search through eCrim costs $5. This gives you a quick result that shows whether conviction records exist under that name. If you need an official printed report, the cost is $12. That version is printed and stamped, which some situations call for. The $12 report is still a name-based check, not a fingerprint-verified result. For fingerprint-based checks, see the section below. All eCrim fees are paid online when you submit your request.

eCrim does not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and it does not show records that have been expunged. The results reflect what the HCJDC has on file as of the date you search. If you are looking for Kihei criminal history that dates back many years, the online system may still show it, as long as it was entered into the state database. Older records from before statewide computerization may be harder to find through eCrim and may require a court records search instead.

Second Circuit Court for Kihei Cases

Kihei falls within the Second Circuit, which covers all of Maui County. Criminal cases from Kihei are filed and heard at the Second Circuit Court at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku. That court holds records for all criminal filings in the circuit, including complaints, warrants, plea entries, sentencing orders, and final judgments. If you need the actual court documents from a specific Kihei criminal case, you go there.

Court records are not the same as criminal history conviction printouts. The HCJDC and MCPD provide summaries of conviction history. The Second Circuit Court has the case files themselves, which include each document filed in that case. You can look up cases online at the Hawaii Courts case search tool at courts.state.hi.us. The search is free and lets you look by name or case number. For copies of documents, visit the court clerk in person or request them by mail.

The Second Circuit also has District Court divisions that handle lower-level criminal matters. Misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases from Kihei may go through the District Court rather than the Circuit Court, depending on the charge. Court staff can help you find the right division when you call or visit.

Fingerprint Background Checks for Kihei Residents

A fingerprint-based background check is more thorough than a name-based search. It links criminal history to a person's actual fingerprints, not just their name. This type of check is required for certain licenses, jobs, and clearances in Hawaii. The HCJDC handles fingerprint-based criminal history checks for the state. Details are at ag.hawaii.gov.

For Kihei residents, fingerprinting takes place at approved locations on Maui. The Maui PD can point you to current options for live-scan fingerprinting on the island. The Sheriff Division Maui Section also handles certain record-related matters and can be reached at (808) 244-2900. General legal resource contacts, including bar referrals and state agency numbers, are listed at law.hawaii.gov.

Hawaii law on criminal history record checks is set out in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.7. The law limits who can get criminal history information and for what reasons. Most public requests are limited to conviction records. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction are generally not released to the public. The HCJDC at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc has more detail on what records are available and how requests are processed.

Kihei Criminal Record Expungements

Expungement removes certain criminal history records from public access in Hawaii. If someone with a Kihei criminal history believes they qualify, the process starts through HCJDC. The agency reviews the petition and determines whether the record is eligible. Not all records can be expunged. The type of offense, the outcome of the case, and the time that has passed all affect eligibility.

The HCJDC expungement page at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/expungements has current instructions, forms, and eligibility criteria. Once an expungement is granted, the record is removed from the HCJDC database and from eCrim search results. Court records at the Second Circuit may also be sealed as part of the process, though that is handled separately through the court. Anyone considering expungement of a Kihei criminal record should review the HCJDC page and, if needed, consult with a Hawaii attorney who handles criminal record matters.

Maui County Criminal History Records

Kihei is part of Maui County, and all criminal history records for the area run through Maui County agencies. The Maui County page covers the police department, Second Circuit Court, Public Access Site details, and other county-level resources for criminal history records.

View Maui County Criminal History Records

Nearby Cities in Maui County

These qualifying cities are also on Maui. All criminal history records for these areas go through the same Maui County agencies.