Kailua Warrant Records Lookup
Kailua Warrant Records come from the Honolulu Police Department District 4 and the First Circuit Court on Oahu. Kailua sits on the windward side of Oahu in Honolulu County. You can search Kailua Warrant Records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, look at wanted persons on the HPD site, or use public access terminals at the Kaneohe District Court. This page lists the key offices, phone lines, and steps to find a Kailua warrant record whether you need a case file, a name check, or a court date.
Kailua Overview
Where to Find Kailua Warrant Records
Kailua is served by HPD District 4. This is the largest patrol area for the Honolulu Police Department. It runs from Makapuu Point all the way up to Kawela Bay on the windward coast. The Kailua Substation sits at 219 Kuulei Road, Kailua, HI 96734. The main line is (808) 723-8838 and the fax is (808) 723-8887. You can learn more about the district on the HPD District 4 page.
District 4 officers handle most of the arrests and warrant service work for Kailua and the nearby towns on the windward side.
The First Circuit Court of Hawaii has a local branch that serves Kailua. The Kaneohe District Court is at 45-939 Pookela Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744. Phone: (808) 534-6300. Hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Public access computer terminals sit in the main entrance lobby on the right side, just before the security station. These terminals let the public look at court case files from the state archive.
Search Methods for Kailua Warrant Records
The state eCourt Kokua portal is the fastest free way to search Kailua 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 with a PDF icon cost $3 for up to 30 pages. The state court records search page is the main entry point.
Kailua residents are served by the public access terminals at the Kaneohe District Court. These are free to use and show court case files from all five circuits in the state. Hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The terminals display the same data as the online portal. Printing is often available for a small per page fee set by the clerk.
See the public access terminal page for the full list of sites and viewing rules.
For a name based conviction check, Kailua residents can use the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The HCJDC runs the eCrim online system and also has in person public access sites on Oahu. This is the state agency that tracks criminal history record data. See the HCJDC records check page for details.
HPD District 4 Services for Kailua
HPD District 4 offers a full set of services for Kailua. The District 4 Community Policing Team (CPT) can be reached at (808) 723-8874. The CPT runs several programs for locals. See the District 4 home page for a current list.
Kailua residents can view real time calls for service and crime stats through the HPD Dashboard. This tool is updated on a regular basis. It lets the public see what kinds of calls are coming in by neighborhood. Crime types, call types, and the general area are all shown. See the HPD 24 hour calls page for the latest list of active calls.
This dashboard is a good first step if you want to get a sense of recent crime activity in Kailua before running a full warrant check.
District 4 CPT services include the following:
- Keiki and Kupuna ID Programs
- Say Hi Program
- Community Traffic Awareness Program
- Personal Safety, Stranger Danger, and Cyber Bullying presentations
- Bicycle and Pedestrian presentations
- Active Shooter presentations
Note: A Hawaii officer will never call a Kailua resident and ask for payment to clear a warrant. Any such call is a scam and should be reported right away.
Warrant Law for Kailua Residents
Kailua Warrant Records are issued and served under the rules in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 803. Section 803-1 defines an arrest warrant as a written order by a judge to bring a named person before the court. Section 803-31 covers search warrants and the need for probable cause. Section 803-36 sets the ten day window for serving a search warrant after it is signed by a judge. The full chapter is on the state Capitol site.
Section 803-33.5 is the e-warrants rule. The First Circuit Court uses an electronic warrant system for arrest warrants, search warrants, and JDPC warrants. A judge signs the warrant with a digital signature, and the order is sent direct to law enforcement. This cuts the time from hours to minutes in some cases. HPD confirms every warrant through its Communications Division before service.
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 Kailua Warrant Records held by HPD and the court system.
Tips and Wanted Persons in Kailua
CrimeStoppers Honolulu takes tips on wanted suspects and open cases across Kailua and the rest of Oahu. Tip Line: (808) 955-8300. Tips can also be sent by texting CRIME on Hawaii based cell phones. All tips stay private. See the CrimeStoppers page for more.
The HPD keeps a wanted persons list on its main site. The list shows names and photos of people with active warrants. Some wanted persons are flagged as armed and dangerous. The public should never approach a wanted person. Instead, call 911 or the CrimeStoppers tip line. View the list on the HPD wanted persons page.
Anyone who thinks they may have a Kailua warrant record should call the HPD Records and Identification Warrants Unit at (808) 723-3258 first. This is a smart first step before going to the station. A phone call can save you from arrest on site. The Warrants Unit keeps the original warrant files and enters warrant info into the main state and national databases.
Note: Wanted persons listed on HPD pages should be treated as armed and dangerous. Do not approach them. Call the tip line or 911 with info.
Fees for Kailua Warrant Records
Fees for Kailua Warrant Records follow the same rules used across Oahu. Report copies from HPD are $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 per page after that. Verification letters cost $1 for the first page and $0.25 per page after. Color copies are $0.65 per page. Full payment must be made before release.
A Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center public access printout at a Honolulu office is $25 per report. A name based eCrim name check is $30. Fingerprint checks cost $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certification is $20 per document. These fees apply the same for Kailua residents and for all Oahu residents who use the state HCJDC system. See the HCJDC FAQ page for current fee info.
Nearby Cities in Honolulu County
Kailua is part of Honolulu County on the island of Oahu. Pick a nearby city for local warrant record info.