Search Criminal Records in Kihei
Kihei criminal records are handled through the Maui County Police Department and the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. Kihei is a major residential and resort town on Maui's south shore. All arrests made in Kihei are processed through MPD headquarters, and criminal cases go through the Second Circuit Court system. You can search court records online using eCourt Kokua, request police reports through MPD's Records Section, or get a statewide criminal history check through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. This page outlines how to find criminal records connected to Kihei.
Kihei Quick Facts
Maui County Police and Kihei Criminal Records
The Maui County Police Department handles all law enforcement in Kihei. MPD is headquartered at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main line is (808) 244-6400. Kihei does not have its own standalone police station. Officers patrol South Kihei Road and surrounding areas from the Wailuku headquarters. Patrol coverage includes the beach communities, resort areas, and residential neighborhoods along the south shore.
The Maui County Police Department in Wailuku processes all Kihei arrests and handles criminal records requests for the south shore area.
Police reports for incidents in Kihei are requested through MPD's Records Section at the Wailuku headquarters. The Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, with in-person service available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can submit a request online, by fax, by mail, or in person. The cost is $0.25 per page. Processing takes up to 10 business days. Booking records and arrest information for Kihei arrests are maintained at MPD headquarters.
| Agency | Maui County Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Phone | (808) 244-6400 |
| Records Hours | Mon-Fri 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (in-person Mon-Thu 8 AM - 4 PM) |
| Report Cost | $0.25 per page |
| Processing Time | Within 10 business days |
Kihei Court Records - Second Circuit
All criminal cases from Kihei are filed and heard at the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. The courthouse is at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The general line is (808) 244-2929. The Second Circuit covers Maui County, including Kihei, Lahaina, Hana, and the other Maui communities. This court handles misdemeanors, felonies, and related criminal proceedings for South Maui residents and cases that occur in the Kihei area.
Court records from Kihei cases can be searched free of charge through eCourt Kokua, the Hawaii Judiciary's online case search tool. You can look up cases by name, case number, or citation. The system shows docket entries, hearing dates, charges, and case status. No login or fee is needed for a basic search. eCourt Kokua covers all circuits across the state, so a search for Kihei-area cases will pull up Second Circuit records.
For certified copies of court documents, you request them from the Second Circuit Court clerk's office in person or by mail. Fees apply for copies and certifications. More information about the Second Circuit Court is at courts.state.hi.us/courts/second_circuit.
HCJDC Criminal History Checks for Kihei
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the statewide repository for criminal history. For Kihei residents and anyone needing records tied to the South Maui area, the HCJDC provides name-based searches through its eCrim system. The agency is at 465 S. King Street, Honolulu, reachable at (808) 587-3279. The HCJDC website is ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc.
The HCJDC collects arrest and conviction records from agencies across Hawaii, including Maui County, making it a reliable source for Kihei criminal history.
You can request a name-based criminal history search online at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. A basic name search costs $5. A certified report is $12. These checks pull from the statewide Hawaii criminal history database and include records from all counties, not just Maui. For cases that resulted in an arrest or conviction in Maui County, those records would appear in an eCrim search tied to the subject's name.
The HCJDC also maintains public access terminals at select sites across the state. Maui County has a public access location at the Maui Police Department, 55 Mahalani Street, reachable at (808) 244-6345. Printouts from these terminals cost $25. A list of all public access sites statewide is at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/public-access-sites.
Hawaii criminal history records are governed under HRS Chapter 846. This chapter covers record collection, dissemination rules, and the process for individuals to review their own records. If you find an error in your record, the HCJDC has a formal challenge process. Forms are available at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/hcjdc-forms.
Note: The HCJDC FAQ page at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc answers common questions about what records are included and how searches work.
Maui County Corrections and Inmate Records
People arrested in Kihei who are not released may be held at the Maui Community Correctional Center at 600 Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI 96793. The facility can be reached at (808) 243-5101. For current inmate status, the Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates an inmate lookup tool at dps.hawaii.gov. This tool shows whether a person is currently held in a state facility.
The DPS inmate lookup covers people held at Hawaii correctional centers statewide. If someone was arrested in Kihei and booked into the Maui facility, their status should appear in the DPS system once processed. For recent arrests where the person may still be in custody or just released, checking with MPD or the DPS site is the fastest way to get current status information.
Nearby Cities
Kihei is part of South Maui. These nearby cities also fall under Maui County jurisdiction.
Maui County Criminal Records
Kihei is part of Maui County. Criminal cases from Kihei are processed through the Maui County Police Department and the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. For a full overview of criminal record sources, courts, and agencies that serve the entire county, visit the Maui County criminal records page.