Maui County Criminal History Records
Maui County criminal history records are available through the Maui Police Department, the Second Circuit Court, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Whether you need conviction records, arrest information, or court case files, this page walks you through every official channel for getting those records in Maui County. The county covers four islands: Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. All criminal cases from those islands fall under the jurisdiction of the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku, and the Maui Police Department serves as the main law enforcement body for the entire county.
Maui County Overview
Maui County Police Department Records
The Maui County Police Department is the main place to go for criminal history records in Maui County. The department runs a Records and Identification Section that handles requests for police reports, arrest records, and criminal background checks. It also serves as a designated Public Access Site for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, meaning you can walk in and print out conviction records for any subject on file. Staff at the Records Section can process both name-based and fingerprint-based requests. The Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is closed on state holidays.
To request criminal records at the department, you need to show a government-issued ID. You will also need to provide the subject's name, date of birth, and gender. If you want a fingerprint-based check, bring a fingerprint card. The fee for a printed criminal history record from the Public Access Site is $25 per printout. Call (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355 to confirm hours or ask about the process before you visit.
The department's main website at mauicounty.gov covers department news, public safety updates, and contact information for various divisions. For record requests specifically, call the Records Section directly at (808) 244-6355.
| Office | Maui County Police Department - Records Section |
|---|---|
| Address |
55 Mahalani Street Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Phone (Records) | (808) 244-6355 |
| Public Access Site Phone | (808) 244-6345 / (808) 244-6355 |
| Main Department Phone | (808) 244-6400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays) |
| Public Access Printout Fee | $25 per record |
The following screenshot shows the Maui County Police Department's main website. The site is the starting point for official department contact information, public safety resources, and links to county services.
You can visit the official site at mauicounty.gov to find current department information and verify hours before making a trip to the Records Section.
The Maui County Police Department website provides access to department news, public records request forms, and information about the Records and Identification Section where criminal history requests are processed in person.
Search Maui County Criminal Records Online
Not everyone can visit Wailuku in person. If you cannot get to the Public Access Site at the Maui Police Department, you can use the state's online system instead. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs eCrim, a web tool that lets you look up adult criminal conviction records from any location. It covers the same information available at the Public Access Sites across the state, including Maui County records. The system is available around the clock and does not require an in-person visit.
eCrim shows conviction records for adults. It does not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction, sealed records, or juvenile records. If you need a fuller picture of a subject's criminal history in Maui County, you may still need to visit the Records Section or the courthouse in person. But for conviction records, eCrim is the fastest option. Go to ecrim.ehawaii.gov to run a search.
The screenshot below is from the HCJDC's Public Access Sites page, which lists all designated locations for criminal history record checks in Hawaii, including the Maui County Police Department location.
The HCJDC Public Access Sites page confirms which offices are authorized to provide criminal conviction printouts and links to the eCrim system for online access.
The HCJDC public access page lists every authorized site in Hawaii where you can get a conviction record printout, including the Maui County Police Department at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.
Note: eCrim only shows adult conviction records. For full criminal history details or pending case information, visit the Maui Police Department Records Section or the Second Circuit Court in person.
Second Circuit Court in Maui County
The Second Circuit Court handles all criminal cases filed in Maui County. It covers the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. The court sits at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku and keeps case files for criminal cases going back many years. If you need records of a criminal case heard in Maui County, including case filings, judgments, or sentencing orders, you can request them from the court clerk.
Public Access Computer Terminals are available inside the courthouse at no charge. You can use them to review documents on file. If you need paper copies, there is a fee per page. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up a case by name or case number. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is closed on state holidays. Plan to arrive early if you need time with the records.
You can also search court case records online through eCourt Kokua, the Hawaii State Judiciary's public case search system. eCourt Kokua lets you search by name, case number, or other identifiers. It covers cases from all circuits, including the Second Circuit. For more detail on how to request records from Hawaii courts, see the Hawaii State Judiciary website.
| Court | Second Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address |
Hoapili Hale 2145 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793-1679 |
| Phone | (808) 244-2929 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (first come, first served; closed state holidays) |
| Online Search | eCourt Kokua |
The Second Circuit Court also has a district court location on Molokai. The Molokai District Court can be reached at (808) 553-1100 for cases filed on that island. For cases in Maui or Lanai, the main courthouse in Wailuku is the right place to contact.
Note: Older case files may be stored off-site. If your case is more than 10 years old, call the courthouse before you visit to confirm the file is available on-site.
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, known as the HCJDC, is the state agency that holds the central repository of criminal history records for all of Hawaii. It sits under the Attorney General's office. For Maui County records, the HCJDC is the authoritative source for conviction data and criminal history reports.
The HCJDC criminal history records check page explains the full process for getting an official report. You can submit requests directly to the HCJDC for a complete criminal history, including conviction and non-conviction data, depending on the purpose of your request and your legal authority to receive it. The HCJDC main site has forms, fee information, and guidance for different request types.
If a record has been expunged, it will not appear in standard searches. The HCJDC handles expungement processing for Hawaii. For details on the expungement process, visit ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/expungements/. The governing statute for criminal history record checks in Hawaii is Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.7, which sets out who can access what information and under what conditions.
Public Records Requests in Maui County
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, or UIPA, is the law that makes most government records open to the public. It is codified in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F. Under the UIPA, anyone can request records from Maui County government offices. The law sets a 10-business-day response window. In complex cases, the office may take up to 20 business days, but you must be notified within the first 10 days if there will be a delay.
To send a UIPA request to Maui County, contact the Office of Corporation Counsel at (808) 270-7838 or by email at ocs.request@mauicounty.us. If you have concerns about how your request is being handled, you can call the state Office of Information Practices at (808) 586-1400. That office oversees UIPA compliance across all government agencies in Hawaii. For general guidance on requesting court records under UIPA, the Hawaii State Judiciary records page provides useful information.
Not all records are open. Exemptions under the UIPA include ongoing criminal investigations, personal medical information, personnel files, and some social services data. Criminal history records held by law enforcement may be restricted depending on the nature of the request. If a record is withheld, the agency must tell you why.
The image below is from a Maui County public records resource. For official UIPA guidance, the Hawaii State Judiciary records page is the best reference for court-related requests in Maui County.
The official source for UIPA guidance on court records is the Hawaii State Judiciary records reference page, which covers how to request access to case files and other court documents.
Maui County UIPA requests for government records go through the Office of Corporation Counsel. For court records specifically, the Hawaii State Judiciary handles access requests through its own process, separate from county UIPA procedures.
Note: Questions about a specific UIPA request or its status should go to OCS at (808) 270-7838 or ocs.request@mauicounty.us, not to the police department or courthouse directly.
Maui County Sheriff and Department of Law Enforcement
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement provides Sheriff services in Maui County through the Sheriff - Maui Section. The Sheriff's office is not the same as the Maui Police Department. It handles law enforcement at state facilities, serves court documents, and supports county agencies. The Sheriff - Maui Section can be reached at (808) 244-2900. For a full list of DLE contact numbers, see law.hawaii.gov.
If you are looking for warrant information in Maui County, you can contact either the Maui Police Department or the Second Circuit Court clerk's office. Both can help you determine whether a warrant has been issued in a specific case. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Maui County handles all criminal prosecutions for the county and works with the police and the HCJDC to keep criminal history data up to date.
Cities in Maui County
Maui County includes communities on four islands. All criminal cases from these areas go through the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. The qualifying cities with their own records pages are listed below.
Other communities in Maui County include Lahaina, Kula, Makawao, and Haiku on Maui, as well as communities on Molokai and Lanai. Molokai and Lanai do not have city pages at this time, but residents on those islands can contact the Molokai District Court at (808) 553-1100 for Molokai cases or the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku for records from Lanai. The Maui Police Department serves all of these areas and handles criminal record requests for the entire county.
Nearby Counties
Hawaii has five counties. The other counties in the state each have their own police departments and circuit courts. If you are unsure whether a record falls under Maui County or another county, check where the incident occurred or where the case was filed.
Kalawao County is a special case. It has no local government of its own and relies on Maui County for law enforcement and judicial services. Criminal records from Kalawao County are held by the Maui Police Department and the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku.