Search Criminal Records in Honolulu County

Honolulu County criminal records are held by the Honolulu Police Department, the First Circuit Court, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The City and County of Honolulu covers the whole island of Oahu, home to about 953,000 residents. You can search conviction records online through eCrim, look up court cases through eCourt Kokua, or request police reports directly from HPD. Each source gives you a different type of criminal record, and knowing which one you need will save you time and effort.

Honolulu Police Department Criminal Records

The Honolulu Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for Oahu. HPD keeps arrest records, police reports, and daily arrest logs for all of Honolulu County. The department has 1,820 sworn officers and 464 civilian staff. It has been nationally accredited by CALEA since it was founded in 1932.

HPD headquarters sits at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Call the non-emergency line at (808) 529-3111 for general questions. The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are closed on weekends and state holidays. Walk-in visits and written requests are both accepted.

The HPD website gives you access to department contact info, arrest logs, report request forms, and policy documents all in one place.

One key thing to know: HPD does not do background checks. If you need a criminal history record for yourself or someone else, that request goes to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), not HPD. HPD handles police reports and arrest logs only. These are two separate processes with different agencies.

In 2024, HPD recorded 26,733 total arrests across the island. Violent crimes came to 1,849 reported incidents, while property crimes totaled 19,302. The most common offenses were larceny-theft, aggravated assault, and motor vehicle theft.

How to Get HPD Police Reports

You can request police reports from HPD by email, mail, or in person. The easiest way for most people is to email policereports@honolulupd.org for public report requests. Government agencies use govtrequests@honolulupd.org. Body-worn camera video requests go to bwcrequests@honolulupd.org.

The HPD police reports page outlines what to include in your request, accepted payment methods, and what types of records HPD will and will not release.

Reports cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Verification letters cost $1.00 for the first page. Colored copies run $0.65 per page. Payment is by cash, check, or cashier's check only. HPD does not accept credit or debit cards at this time. Make checks payable to City and County of Honolulu.

When you submit a request, include your name, phone number, and email. You also need the police report number or the date, time, and location of the incident. If you're requesting on someone else's behalf, you must send a copy of your ID along with a notarized signed request letter. Reports over 10 pages may not be ready the same day. Full payment is required before release. Some complex requests need a deposit before work starts. Reports are only released after a case is closed and investigative processes are complete.

HPD does not release medical reports, temporary restraining orders, court documents, clearance letters, or criminal abstracts. If a criminal report is not releasable and you are the complainant, victim, or witness, you may still be able to get a verification letter instead.

Note: All juvenile information is redacted from police reports under UIPA (HRS Chapter 92F-13), which also removes home addresses, social security numbers, and dates of birth.

HPD Arrest Logs and Crime Data

HPD posts daily arrest logs on its website at no cost. These logs are the fastest way to see recent arrest activity across Oahu. You can also check the HPD crime highlights dashboard for current incident data organized by neighborhood and offense type.

The HPD crime highlights page shows recent incidents by location and offense type, with archive access going back two weeks from the current date.

Each arrest log shows the name of the person arrested, physical identifiers, the date and time of arrest, the offense charged, and booking and release codes. Logs are arranged in order by date. They are not searchable as a database, so you have to review them manually as PDF files. Knowing the approximate date of arrest will save you time. The logs rotate out after 14 days, so older arrests won't be on the website.

These logs exclude federal and military arrests. They also are not certified records, so you can't use them for official purposes. For a certified record, you need to go through HCJDC or request directly from HPD. HPD also keeps a Wanted Persons List on its website, which is separate from the arrest logs.

Recent Highlights on the crime dashboard are posted for 72 hours. Archived highlights are searchable for up to two weeks. Common offense types listed include robbery, assault, theft, sex assault, burglary, and various traffic offenses. Locations cover the full island from Honolulu and Waikiki to Kapolei, Wahiawa, and the North Shore.

HPD Patrol Districts and Station Locations

HPD divides Oahu into eight patrol districts. Each district has its own station or substation. If you need to contact police for a non-emergency matter in a specific area, you can call the station for that district directly. For record requests, all requests still go through HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street.

The eight districts and the areas they cover are listed below. District 1 covers Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu. District 2 handles Mililani, Wahiawa, and the North Shore. District 3 includes Pearl City, Waipahu, and Aiea. District 4 covers the whole windward side, from Kaneohe to Kailua and up to Kahuku. District 5 serves Kalihi and Kapalama. District 6 covers Waikiki. District 7 handles East Honolulu. District 8 covers Kapolei, Waianae, Ewa Beach, and Makakilo.

Key station contacts include the Pearl City Police Station at 1100 Waimano Home Road, (808) 723-8800; Kaneohe Police Station at 45-270 Waikalua Road, (808) 723-8640; Kapolei Police Station at 1100 Kamokila Boulevard, (808) 723-8400; and Wahiawa Police Station at 330 North Cane Street, (808) 723-8700. The Kailua Substation is at 219 Kuulei Road, (808) 723-8838.

The HPD office locations page has a full list of all stations and substations with phone numbers and fax numbers for each one.

Criminal History Checks Through HCJDC

For formal criminal history record checks, you go to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, not HPD. HCJDC operates under the state Attorney General and maintains the central criminal history database for all of Hawaii. Their office is at 465 South King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813.

There are several ways to get a criminal history check through HCJDC. The online system, eCrim, charges $5.00 per name search and $12.00 for a printed record. You create an account, search by name and date of birth, and get results right away. Some agencies won't accept online printouts, so check with whoever is receiving the record before you pay. The eCrim system logs you out after 30 minutes of inactivity, so complete all steps in one session.

You can also go in person to one of the HCJDC Public Access Sites. The HPD location at 801 South Beretania Street offers this service at (808) 529-3191 for $25 per printed record. The HCJDC main office also provides in-person checks for $30.00. Fingerprint-based checks cost $55.00 in person or $35.00 by mail. All fingerprint appointments must be scheduled by calling (808) 587-3279.

HCJDC only includes Hawaii state arrests. It does not include arrests from other states or federal cases. Juvenile records are not part of HCJDC's system; those go through Hawaii State Judiciary Family Court at (808) 954-8190. Only conviction records are available to the public. Non-conviction records and pending cases are confidential under HRS Chapter 846.

HCJDC office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. They are closed on state holidays. Cash is not accepted. You can pay by credit, debit, Apple Pay (3% service fee), money order, or cashier's check payable to "State of Hawaii."

Note: If you think someone else's arrest is showing up under your name, HCJDC has a Wrongful Use of Name process that lets you clear it with a fingerprint check at no net cost if the error is confirmed.

First Circuit Court Criminal Records

The First Circuit Court handles all court cases for Honolulu County, including felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family court cases. The Circuit Court is located at Ka`ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone: (808) 539-4767. Court hours are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The First Circuit has five District Court locations across Oahu. The main Honolulu District Court is at Kauikeaouli Hale, 1111 Alakea Street, (808) 538-5767. Pearl City District Court is at 870 Fourth Street, (808) 534-6900. Kaneohe District Court is at Abner Paki Hale, 45-939 Pookela Street, (808) 534-6300. Wahiawa District Court is at 1034 Kilani Avenue, (808) 534-6200. Kapolei District Court is at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, (808) 954-8575.

You can search court records online through eCourt Kokua. Basic case info is free. Downloading documents costs $3.00 per document for up to 30 pages. Documents over 30 pages add $0.10 per extra page. Certified copies cost $5.00. Subscriptions are available for $125.00 per quarter or $500.00 per year for heavy users. Search by party name, case ID, or citation number.

District Court criminal cases filed before August 2012 are not in the eCourt Kokua system. For older records, you need to contact the courthouse directly. Most court records in Hawaii are open to the public. Access to sealed or confidential cases requires prior court approval. Documents should be accessible within three business days of filing.

Oahu Jail and Inmate Lookup

The Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) is the main detention facility for Honolulu County. It holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants for the island of Oahu. OCCC is located at 2199 Kamehameha Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819. The main number is (808) 832-1777. For visitation questions, call the visitation hotline at (808) 832-1633.

OCCC is managed by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety. DPS operates all state correctional facilities under the authority of Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 353. You can search for current inmates through the SAVIN/VINE system, which stands for Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. Search by name or inmate ID number. You must create an account to see detailed information including facility location and potential release date.

OCCC does not maintain a public online inmate roster. For quick inquiries, call the facility directly. The VINE system is the best tool for tracking an inmate's status or setting up notifications for release alerts.

Cities in Honolulu County

All communities on Oahu fall under Honolulu County. Criminal records for each city are handled through HPD, the First Circuit Court, and HCJDC as described above.

Nearby Counties

Hawaii has four counties in addition to Honolulu. Each has its own police department and court system for handling criminal records.