Search Kapolei Warrant Records
Kapolei warrant records come from the Honolulu Police Department and the First Circuit Court. Kapolei sits on the leeward side of Oahu in Honolulu County and is often called the second city of Oahu. You can search Kapolei warrant records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, visit public access terminals at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex, or check the HPD wanted persons list. This page covers the main offices, key phone lines, and the steps to find a Kapolei warrant record, pull a case file, or run a name based criminal history check.
Kapolei Overview
Where to Find Kapolei Warrant Records
The Honolulu Police Department is the primary source for Kapolei warrant records. Kapolei is served by HPD District 8. The main line for District 8 is (808) 723-8400. The Waianae Substation, which also falls under District 8, is at (808) 723-8600. For info on whether a person is being held at the Kapolei holding cells, call (808) 723-8525. HPD is the agency that issues BOLOs, runs stings, and confirms a warrant before an officer makes an arrest. See the Honolulu Police Department home page for the full list of contact lines.
Kapolei is one of the fastest growing parts of Oahu. The HPD presence in the area has grown to match that growth.
The First Circuit Court serves Kapolei out of the Kapolei Judiciary Complex at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707-3272. This is the main court building on the west side of Oahu. It houses the Waianae District Court and the Oahu Family Court. The family court side handles divorce, custody, child welfare, and juvenile cases. The district court side handles misdemeanor, traffic, and small claims cases. Warrants from both courts are logged in the state eBench system.
For a full list of public access terminals at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex, see the First Circuit access page on the state judiciary site.
Online Search for Kapolei Warrants
The fastest free way to look up Kapolei warrant records is the eCourt Kokua portal run by the state. The tool lets any member of the public search by name or case number. It returns info on traffic, civil, family, and criminal cases. Basic data is free. PDF copies of court filings cost $3 for up to 30 pages. The eBench Warrant system runs in the back end and is not open to the public.
Kapolei residents can also visit a public access terminal at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. Terminals are open during court hours, and court staff can point you to the right one. Printouts may cost a small fee per page. If you need a certified copy of a court filing, ask the clerk and be ready to show a photo ID.
For a name based criminal history check, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs the state eCrim tool. Kapolei residents can use this to pull adult conviction info on themselves or on another adult. The system is set up to comply with the state privacy rules. See the HCJDC criminal history records check page for the full process and fee schedule.
A public access printout at a HCJDC site is $25. A name check by mail is $30. A fingerprint check in person is $55.
Note: Before you walk into the Kapolei police station to ask about a warrant, call the Warrants Unit at (808) 723-3258 to confirm the status first.
Booking and Holding in Kapolei
Arrested subjects in Kapolei are brought first to the Kapolei Station for booking. The station has short term holding cells. For info on a subject in those cells, the direct line is (808) 723-8525. More serious cases, felony arrests, and cases that need a full bail package are moved to the Alapai Headquarters in downtown Honolulu. The Central Receiving Division runs the main cellblock there.
The booking process for Kapolei arrests includes fingerprinting, photos, and entry into the state criminal justice info system. Bail may be posted in cash or through a bond agent. Cash bail needs exact change. Cash bail over $10,000 requires an IRS Form 8300 to be filled out. Photo and video are banned in the booking area. The booking process usually takes about 30 minutes once the paperwork is done.
Juveniles arrested in Kapolei are routed through the Oahu Family Court, which is in the same Kapolei Judiciary Complex. A juvenile may only be released to a parent or legal guardian with proper photo ID. Older siblings and aunts or uncles may not take custody without signed legal papers.
Key HPD lines for Kapolei residents:
- District 8 Main: (808) 723-8400
- Waianae Substation: (808) 723-8600
- Kapolei Holding: (808) 723-8525
- HPD Main Line: (808) 529-3111
- Records Warrants Unit: (808) 723-3258
- Central Receiving: (808) 723-3000
Warrant Law for Kapolei Cases
Kapolei warrant records follow the rules in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 803. Section 803-1 defines an arrest warrant as a written order from a judge to bring a named subject before the court. Section 803-31 sets the content rules for a search warrant. Section 803-36 requires service within 10 days of the issue date. Section 803-33.5 covers electronic warrants, which the First Circuit now uses for arrest, search, and JDPC warrants.
Under HRS Chapter 92F, the Uniform Information Practices Act, an arrest record that led to a conviction is a public record. An arrest record that did not end in a conviction is kept private and is not shown on a standard name check. This rule matters for anyone pulling a Kapolei warrant record, since non-conviction data is barred from most public reports.
HPD policy lays out when and how officers may serve a warrant. Warrants shall not be served between 2200 and 0700 hours on closed premises unless there is legal cause. A warrant must be confirmed through the HPD Communications Division before an arrest is made. See the HPD warrants policy page for more.
CrimeStoppers and Wanted Persons in Kapolei
CrimeStoppers Honolulu takes tips on wanted subjects and open cases in Kapolei and the rest of Oahu. The tip line is (808) 955-8300. Tips may also be sent by text with the keyword CRIME from a Hawaii cell phone. All tips stay private. A cash reward may be paid if the tip leads to an arrest or a filed charge. See the HPD wanted persons page for current names and photos from Kapolei and other parts of the island.
If you spot a person from the wanted list, do not try to detain them. Call 911 or the CrimeStoppers tip line. All wanted subjects should be treated as armed and dangerous. HPD has trained units that handle high risk takedowns. A member of the public should only share info, not act on it.
Note: A Hawaii police officer will never ask a Kapolei resident to send money by gift card or wire to clear a warrant. These calls are scams.
Record Fees and Other Resources
Fees for Kapolei warrant records and related police reports are set by HPD and the state. A HPD report copy is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 per page after. Color copies are $0.65 per page. Verification letters are $1 for the first page. Full payment is due before release. Reports come out once a case is closed, not during an open investigation.
HCJDC fees also apply to Kapolei residents. A public access printout is $25. A name check is $30. A fingerprint check runs $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certification is $20. A first expungement is $35. The HCJDC public access sites page lists the terminals closest to Kapolei, including the ones in Honolulu at 465 S. King Street and at HPD Alapai Headquarters.
The Hawaii Sheriff Division also helps serve bench warrants. The Sheriff Division page outlines the role. On Oahu, sheriffs work with HPD to track down subjects with active warrants, and they also secure court houses, including the Kapolei Judiciary Complex.
Nearby Cities in Honolulu County
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