Wailuku Warrant Records Lookup

Wailuku Warrant Records come from the Maui Police Department and the Second Circuit Court. Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County and sits on the island of Maui. You can search Wailuku Warrant Records through the state eCourt Kokua portal, check public access terminals at Hoapili Hale, or ask the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center for a name check. This page lays out the main offices, phones, and steps to find a Wailuku warrant file whether you need case info or a docket pull.

Where to Find Wailuku Warrant Records

The Maui Police Department is the main source for Wailuku Warrant Records. Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County, and the main MPD station sits at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main line is (808) 244-6400. Business hours run Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Records Section can confirm if a warrant is active, and the Criminal Investigation Division tracks open cases. See the Maui Police Department page for staff info and division contacts.

The Mahalani Street station is the hub for county-wide warrant service and report requests.

The Second Circuit Court serves Wailuku from Hoapili Hale. The courthouse sits at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-1679. Phone: (808) 244-2929. Fax: (808) 244-2932. Public access terminals are on the first floor near the Legal Documents and Traffic Violations Bureau. Hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. This court issues arrest, search, and bench warrants for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. See the Second Circuit contact page for department phones and case help.

Older Wailuku case files dated more than five years back are kept off-site. Call (808) 244-2969 before you visit to set up retrieval.

Search Methods for Wailuku Warrants

The state eCourt Kokua portal is the fastest free way to check Wailuku Warrant Records. Search by name, case number, or citation for traffic, criminal, civil, and family case info. Basic data is free to view. Case docs flagged with a PDF icon cost $3 each for up to 30 pages. See the eCourt Kokua page for access. The eBench Warrant system is restricted to law enforcement use only.

You can also walk into Hoapili Hale and use a public access terminal. The first floor site gives free look-ups of public case files held by the Second Circuit. Staff at the Legal Documents counter can help with print requests. Print fees apply at the court level and are paid to the clerk at the time of pick up.

For a name based criminal history check, Wailuku residents can use the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The HCJDC runs public access sites at each county police station, and the Maui County Police Department at 55 Mahalani Street is the local site. Fees, hours, and ID rules apply. See the HCJDC public access sites list for full details.

Printouts at the public access site cost $25 each, paid by money order or cashier check.

Wailuku Prosecuting Attorney and County Offices

The Maui County Prosecuting Attorney handles criminal case intake for Wailuku. The office sits at 150 S. High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-2155. Phone: (808) 270-7777. Fax: (808) 270-7625. Email: prosecuting.attorney@mauicounty.gov. Deputy prosecutors review case files, request warrants, and handle charging choices for Wailuku arrests. The office works with MPD on felony and misdemeanor filings in Second Circuit Court.

The Maui County Office on Aging is a local resource for older Wailuku residents. The office sits at 95 Mahalani Street, Room 20, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone: (808) 270-7755. Staff give info and outreach to residents 60 and over. This can help older Wailuku residents find legal aid or senior-focused help with a warrant matter. The office does not serve warrants or give legal advice, but it can refer you to the right agency.

As of 2024, the Second Circuit has expanded the e-warrant system to cover arrest, search, and juvenile detention and probable cause warrants. Wailuku law enforcement can now request and serve warrants through the state eBench platform. This cuts the time from request to service and keeps a digital record for each Wailuku warrant file.

Wailuku Warrant Law and Service Rules

Wailuku Warrant Records follow the rules in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 803. Section 803-1 states that an arrest warrant is a written order to bring a person before a judge. Section 803-31 covers search warrants. Section 803-36 requires a search warrant to be served within 10 days of issue. Section 803-33.5 sets the base for e-warrants now used by the Second Circuit. See the HRS Chapter 803 page for the full text.

An arrest warrant issued in Wailuku stays active until it is executed by law enforcement, cancelled by the court, or reissued. There is no default expiration. If the subject moves out of state, the warrant may be entered in NCIC for service by another agency. A bench warrant for failure to appear stays on file until the person is brought in or the case is closed by the judge.

Under HRS Chapter 92F, the Uniform Information Practices Act, arrest records that led to a conviction are open to public view. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction stay private. A Wailuku resident seeking a police report for a closed case can ask MPD Records for a copy. The court keeps its own case files and can release public dockets through the clerk.

Tips, Reports, and Wailuku Warrant Checks

Wailuku residents who want to report a tip on an open case can call Maui Police at (808) 244-6400 or ask for the detective on duty. Tips on wanted suspects can also be sent through the MPD Criminal Investigation Division. All tips are held in trust and the caller can stay nameless if asked. Never approach a person with an open warrant. Always let law enforcement handle the contact.

If you think you may have an active Wailuku warrant, call the Maui Police Records Section at (808) 244-6400 first. Staff can confirm if a warrant is on file. You may also check eCourt Kokua for open cases in your name. A person with an active bench warrant in Wailuku should speak with a lawyer before going to the court to clear it. Bail or bond may be set by the judge at the time the warrant is recalled.

Key phone lines for Wailuku residents:

• Maui Police Main: (808) 244-6400
• Second Circuit Court: (808) 244-2929
• Older File Retrieval: (808) 244-2969
• Maui Prosecuting Attorney: (808) 270-7777
• Office on Aging: (808) 270-7755

Wailuku Records Request Fees

Fees for Wailuku Warrant Records and police reports are set by the agency that holds the file. A Maui Police report copy is billed by page. A Second Circuit court case file copy is billed by page at the clerk rate. A public access terminal view at the courthouse is free. Certification by the clerk is extra. Reports tied to an open case may be held back until the case is closed, so Wailuku residents should check status first.

A Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center public access printout at the Maui County Police site is $25. The eCrim service for adult conviction info runs $5 per name search and $12 for an official report. Fingerprint checks cost $55 in person and $35 by mail. Certification of a name check is $20. Wailuku residents who want to clear a record through expungement pay $35 for the first request. These fees apply to every Wailuku resident using the HCJDC system.

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