Access Kahului Warrant Records
Kahului Warrant Records come from the Maui Police Department and the Second Circuit Court. Kahului is the largest town in Maui County and the main hub for the island. You can search Kahului Warrant Records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, view Maui County police info, or visit the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku for public access terminals. This page lists the main offices, phone lines, and steps to find a Kahului warrant record whether you need a case file, a name check, or a court date.
Kahului Overview
Where to Find Kahului Warrant Records
Kahului is the largest town in Maui County and is served by the Maui Police Department. The main station is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone: (808) 244-6400. Use 911 for emergencies. The MPD serves Maui, Molokai, and Lanai from this main base. See the Maui Police Department page for more.
The MPD covers a large area and works with the county prosecutor and the Second Circuit Court to serve and track warrant records.
The Second Circuit Court is the main court for Kahului. It sits at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-1679. Phone: (808) 244-2929. This court covers Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Kahului residents use this court for all major criminal and civil cases. For the West Maui area, the Lahaina District Court at 1870 Honoapiilani Highway, (808) 661-0970, covers cases from that side of the island.
Search Methods for Kahului Warrant Records
The state eCourt Kokua portal is the main free way to search Kahului Warrant Records. You can search by name or case number for public info from traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases. Basic info is free. Case docs marked with a PDF icon cost $3 for up to 30 pages. The portal covers cases from all five circuits in the state.
Kahului residents can also access criminal history records at the Maui County Police Department in person. The MPD is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku. Phone: (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355 for records. This is the closest HCJDC public access site for Maui County residents. See the HCJDC public access sites page for hours and fees.
The MPD access site runs a state public access terminal. A printout is $25. A name check is $30.
The Second Circuit also has a court contact page with all the Maui court info. See the Maui court contact page for hours, phone lines, and mail addresses for the local court branches.
This is a good first stop for Kahului residents who need to confirm where to file a records request or make an in person visit.
Note: The Second Circuit Court uses e-warrants for arrest, search, and JDPC cases as of 2024. Judges can sign warrants with a digital signature for faster service.
Kahului Court and Prosecutor Info
The Maui County Prosecuting Attorney handles all criminal cases in Kahului. The office is at 150 S. High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-2155. Phone: (808) 270-7777. This office reviews MPD case files and files the charges that lead to a warrant. Kahului residents with a court date or open case can call this office for case status info.
The Second Circuit Court uses e-warrants for arrest, search, and JDPC warrants as of 2024. A judge can sign a warrant with a digital signature. The order is sent direct to MPD. This system cuts the time from hours to minutes in many cases. The e-warrant rule comes from state law at HRS Section 803-33.5 and applies to all five circuits in Hawaii.
Kahului residents can visit the Second Circuit Court at Hoapili Hale for court case files. Public access terminals show court data for all five circuits. Print copies are offered by the clerk for a small fee. Hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. No appointment is needed to use the public terminals. Basic search help is offered by the clerk.
Kahului Warrant Records and State Law
Kahului Warrant Records are issued and served under the rules in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 803. Section 803-1 sets the rule that an arrest warrant must be a written order by a judge. Section 803-31 covers search warrants and the need for probable cause. Section 803-36 gives law enforcement ten days to serve a search warrant after it is signed. See the full chapter at the state Capitol site.
Under the Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS Chapter 92F), arrest records that led to a conviction are open to the public. Arrest records that did not end in a conviction are kept private. This rule applies to all Kahului Warrant Records held by MPD and the Second Circuit Court. The HCJDC is the main state agency that holds criminal history data and follows the same rule for data release.
Maui Police Department policy follows the state law. MPD officers confirm every warrant before service. The rules about when a warrant may be served on closed premises are the same as on Oahu. The MPD works with the Second Circuit to track active warrants and make sure they are served within the legal time frame.
Maui Tips and Kahului Warrant Checks
Maui Crime Stoppers takes tips on wanted suspects and open cases in Kahului. Tips can be sent by phone or online. All tips stay private. Kahului residents can help the MPD solve open cases by giving tips on wanted persons without sharing any name or phone number.
Anyone in Kahului who thinks they may have a warrant record should call MPD records at (808) 244-6400 first. This is a smart first step before going to the station. The MPD can confirm a warrant and help set up a court date to clear it. A phone call is safer than walking into the station without a plan. The state eCourt Kokua portal also shows active warrant cases for free.
Key phone lines for Kahului residents:
- MPD Main: (808) 244-6400
- MPD Records: (808) 244-6345
- Second Circuit Court: (808) 244-2929
- Maui Prosecutor: (808) 270-7777
- Lahaina District Court: (808) 661-0970
Note: A Maui officer will never call a Kahului resident and ask for cash over the phone to clear a warrant. Any such call is a scam.
Fees for Kahului Warrant Records
Fees for Kahului Warrant Records and police reports are set by MPD and the state. Report copies from MPD are charged per page. Full payment must be made before release. Reports are released after a case has closed, not before. Kahului residents can ask about fees at the MPD records desk at (808) 244-6345.
HCJDC fees are set by the state and apply in Kahului the same as in the rest of Hawaii. A public access printout is $25. The eCrim name check is $30. Fingerprint checks cost $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certification is $20 per document. First expungement is $35. See the HCJDC FAQ page for the full list.
Nearby Cities in Maui County
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