Urban Honolulu Warrant Records

Urban Honolulu warrant records come from the Honolulu Police Department and the First Circuit Court. Urban Honolulu is the capital and largest city of Hawaii, and it sits in Honolulu County. You can search Urban Honolulu warrant records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, view wanted persons on the HPD site, or visit public access terminals at the main courthouse. This page lays out the main offices, phone lines, and steps to find an Urban Honolulu warrant record whether you need a case file or a name based check.

Where to Find Urban Honolulu Warrant Records

The Honolulu Police Department is the main source for Urban Honolulu warrant records. The Alapai Headquarters sits at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main line is (808) 529-3111. The Records and Identification Division Warrants Unit can be reached at (808) 723-3258. Urban Honolulu residents have access to all HPD divisions through the main directory. See the HPD phone directory for a full contact list.

Key lines include Records at (808) 723-3258, Evidence Room at (808) 723-3270, and Criminal Investigation at (808) 723-3609.

The First Circuit Court serves Urban Honolulu from two main buildings. Ka'ahumanu Hale, the Circuit Court, is at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813-5093. Phone: (808) 539-4777. Kauikeaouli Hale, the District Court, is at 1111 Alakea Street, Honolulu. Info line: (808) 538-5767. These courts handle all warrant issuances, arraignments, and criminal proceedings for Honolulu. See the Oahu court contact page for more.

The First Circuit is the busiest in the state and issues the most warrants each year.

Search Methods for Urban Honolulu Warrants

The state eCourt Kokua portal is the fastest free way to search Urban Honolulu warrant records. 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 eBench Warrant system run by the state is for law enforcement only.

You can also visit a public access terminal at one of the First Circuit courthouses in Urban Honolulu. Terminals are at Ka'ahumanu Hale and Kauikeaouli Hale. Hours run 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. For a wanted persons list, the HPD keeps a public page with names and photos for open cases in Honolulu County.

For a name based conviction check, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is based in Urban Honolulu. The HCJDC sits at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone: (808) 587-3279. This is the primary state agency for criminal history record checks for Urban Honolulu residents. See the HCJDC home page for the full process.

Printouts at the HCJDC public access site cost $25 each.

Central Receiving and Booking

Urban Honolulu is served by the Alapai Headquarters. The Central Receiving Division runs the main cellblock. Arrested people in Urban Honolulu are brought here to be booked. To find out if a person is being held, call (808) 723-3000. See the HPD Central Receiving page for full details.

Bail may be posted in cash or bond, with exact change required for cash. The bailout process takes about 30 minutes.

For cash bail over $10,000, IRS Form 8300 must be filled out. Photo and video are strictly banned in the booking area. Juveniles may only be released to a parent or legal guardian with proper photo ID. They may not be released to older siblings or adult relatives without proof of legal authority.

The main metered parking for the Alapai Headquarters is at the back of the station at the bottom of the ramp. To bail a person out, go to the Adult Release or Juvenile Release doors at the back of the station. Press the intercom button and let the officer know who you are bailing out.

Key HPD phone lines for Urban Honolulu residents:

• Police Information Main: (808) 529-3111
• Records Division: (808) 723-3258
• Evidence Room: (808) 723-3270
• Criminal Investigation Division: (808) 723-3609
• Traffic Division: (808) 723-3413
• Narcotics/Vice 24-Hour Drug Line: (808) 723-3933
• Central Receiving Cell Block: (808) 723-3000

Warrant Law and Local Procedures

Urban Honolulu warrant records follow the rules in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 803. Section 803-1 says an arrest warrant is a written order to bring a person before a judge. Section 803-36 requires a search warrant to be served within 10 days of issue. The HPD policy on warrants sets out that warrants shall not be served between 2200 and 0700 hours on closed premises unless there is legal cause. All warrants are confirmed through the Communications Division before service.

First Circuit Court warrants cover all of Oahu. Outside Assist Warrants are sent to the Second, Third, or Fifth Circuits for service on other islands. Hawaii Paroling Authority warrants are served by HPD on behalf of the state parole office. NCIC Warrants come from other states through the national crime info system. HIJIS warrants are electronic bench warrants that tie into the state eBench system.

Under the Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS Chapter 92F), arrest records that led to a conviction are open to public inspection. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction are kept private. The Honolulu Police Department Records and Identification Division can help with requests for a police report for a case that has been closed.

Crime Stoppers and Tips

CrimeStoppers Honolulu takes tips on wanted suspects and open cases in Urban Honolulu. Tip Line: (808) 955-8300. Tips can also be submitted by texting CRIME on Hawaii-based cell phones. All tips stay private. See the CrimeStoppers Honolulu page for more.

All suspects and wanted fugitives should be treated as armed and dangerous. Never approach a subject.

Law enforcement must confirm a warrant before making an arrest. If you think you may have an active Urban Honolulu warrant record, call the HPD Records and Identification Warrants Unit at (808) 723-3258 first. This can save you the risk of arrest on site at the station. The Warrants Unit assigns warrant numbers to documents, enters warrant info into the right databases, and keeps original warrants on file.

Records Request Fees in Urban Honolulu

Fees for Urban Honolulu warrant records and police reports are set by HPD. Report copies are $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 per page after. Verification letters are $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. Reports are released when the case is closed, not before.

A Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center public access printout at the Honolulu Police Department site is $25. The eCrim service for adult conviction info runs $5 for each name search and $12 for an official report. Fingerprint checks cost $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certification is $20. First expungement is $35. These fees apply equally to Urban Honolulu residents and to any Hawaii resident using the HCJDC system.

Nearby Cities in Honolulu County

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