Find Warrant Records in Wahiawa
Wahiawa warrant records come from the Honolulu Police Department and the First Circuit Court. Wahiawa sits on the central plateau of Oahu in Honolulu County, at the crossroads of the island. You can search Wahiawa warrant records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, visit public access terminals in the lobby of the Wahiawa District Court, or check the HPD wanted persons page. This page lists the main offices, phone lines, and steps to look up a Wahiawa warrant record, pull a case file, or run a name based criminal history check.
Wahiawa Overview
Where to Find Wahiawa Warrant Records
The Honolulu Police Department is the main source for Wahiawa warrant records. Wahiawa falls within HPD District 2. The Wahiawa Division sits at 1034 Kilani Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786. The direct line for the division is (808) 723-8700. This is the station that handles all calls for service in Wahiawa, Mililani Mauka, Mililani Town, Schofield Barracks, and the rest of central Oahu. See the Honolulu Police Department home page for the full list of divisions and phone lines.
The HPD Records and Identification Division Warrants Unit is at (808) 723-3258. That is the unit that logs all active warrants for Honolulu County.
The Wahiawa District Court shares the 1034 Kilani Avenue site with HPD District 2. The main court phone line is (808) 534-6200. Court hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The court handles misdemeanor, small claims, traffic, and civil cases for Wahiawa and central Oahu. Public access terminals are set up in the lobby near the courtroom for anyone who needs to look up a case or a warrant.
For more info on terminals and court case files in the First Circuit, see the First Circuit public access page.
Search Methods for Wahiawa Warrants
The fastest free way to look up Wahiawa warrant records is the state eCourt Kokua portal. Search by name or by case number. The tool returns public info from traffic, civil, family, and criminal cases filed in the First Circuit. Basic info is free. PDF copies of filings cost $3 for up to 30 pages. The portal is open 24 hours and is the same system used inside the courthouse.
Wahiawa residents can also use a public access terminal in the lobby of the Wahiawa District Court. This is often the fastest in person option. Court staff can help with the search but will not give legal advice. Bring a photo ID if you need a certified copy of a case file. Printouts at the terminal may cost a small fee.
For a name based criminal history check, use the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The HCJDC runs the eCrim tool for adult conviction info. Wahiawa residents can also visit a HCJDC public access site or a partner Honolulu public access site. See the HCJDC home page for the full process. For common questions, the HCJDC FAQ page covers fees, turnaround, and what info is shown.
A public access printout runs $25. A name check is $30. A fingerprint check is $55 in person.
Note: Wahiawa residents who plan to turn themselves in on a warrant should call the Warrants Unit at (808) 723-3258 to confirm the status before going to the station.
Booking and Holding for Wahiawa
Arrests made in Wahiawa are first processed at the Wahiawa Division station at 1034 Kilani Avenue. The station has short term holding cells. Felony cases and cases that need full booking are moved to the Alapai Headquarters in downtown Honolulu. The Central Receiving Division at Alapai runs the main Oahu cellblock. To find out if a person has been held there, call (808) 723-3000.
Booking for a Wahiawa arrest includes fingerprints, photos, and entry into the state criminal justice info system. Bail may be posted in cash or through a licensed bond agent. Cash bail needs exact change. Cash bail over $10,000 calls for an IRS Form 8300 to be filled out. Photos and videos are banned in the booking area. The bail out process usually takes about 30 minutes once the paperwork is in hand.
Juvenile cases out of Wahiawa are routed through the Oahu Family Court at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. A juvenile may only be released to a parent or legal guardian with proper photo ID. Older siblings and adult relatives may not take custody unless the court has signed off on legal authority in writing.
Key phone lines for Wahiawa residents:
- HPD Wahiawa Division: (808) 723-8700
- HPD Main Line: (808) 529-3111
- Wahiawa District Court: (808) 534-6200
- Records Warrants Unit: (808) 723-3258
- Central Receiving: (808) 723-3000
- CrimeStoppers Honolulu: (808) 955-8300
Warrant Law for Wahiawa Residents
Wahiawa 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 subject before the court on a charge. Section 803-31 sets the content of a search warrant. Section 803-36 says a search warrant must be served within 10 days of issue. Section 803-33.5 covers electronic warrants, which the First Circuit now uses for arrest, search, and bench warrants.
Under HRS Chapter 92F, the Uniform Information Practices Act, an arrest that ended in a conviction is a public record. An arrest that did not end in a conviction stays private and is not shown on a standard HCJDC name check. This is a key state rule for anyone who wants to pull a Wahiawa warrant record or a criminal history report.
HPD policy on warrants bars service between 2200 and 0700 hours on closed premises unless there is legal cause. All warrants must be confirmed through the Communications Division before service. See the HPD warrants policy page for the full rules. The Warrants Unit at the HPD Records Division is the team that logs warrants and keeps the master paper file.
Note: A warrant does not go away on its own. A Wahiawa bench warrant from a missed court date stays open until the court closes it or the subject is arrested.
Tips and CrimeStoppers in Wahiawa
CrimeStoppers Honolulu takes tips on wanted subjects and open cases in Wahiawa 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 to a filed charge. For current names and photos, see the HPD wanted persons page.
If you spot a wanted subject in Wahiawa, 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 share info, not take action.
Fees and Other Wahiawa Resources
Fees for Wahiawa warrant records and related police reports are set by HPD. 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 are only handed out once a case is closed.
HCJDC fees also apply to Wahiawa residents. A public access printout is $25. A name check is $30. A fingerprint check is $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certification is $20. A first expungement is $35. The HCJDC public access sites page lists the nearest terminals, which are at 465 S. King Street in Honolulu and at the HPD Alapai Headquarters.
The Hawaii Sheriff Division also helps serve bench warrants and transport inmates. The Sheriff Division page lays out the full role. On Oahu, sheriffs work with HPD to track down subjects with active warrants and to secure court houses, including the Wahiawa District Court that serves this area.
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