Kailua Felony Records
Kailua felony records are handled through the Honolulu County court system, with the First Circuit Court in downtown Honolulu serving as the venue for all felony-level criminal cases from Windward Oahu. Whether you need to look up a case by name, get a certified copy of court documents, or request a formal criminal history report, this page covers the sources and steps that apply to Kailua. The state's eCourt Kokua portal is free and a good first stop. For official criminal history data, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the right agency to contact.
Kailua Overview
Kailua Felony Records and HPD District 4
HPD District 4 covers Windward Oahu, including Kailua. There is a Kailua substation that can be reached at 808-723-8640. A second substation number for the area is 808-723-8838. When a felony occurs in Kailua, HPD District 4 officers respond and create the initial incident and arrest records. Those records feed into the HPD Records Unit's central system.
To request copies of police reports connected to Kailua felony cases, you contact the Honolulu Police Department Records Unit. The address is 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Business hours run Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Email requests go to records@honolulupd.org. Report copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 per page after that. Color document copies are $0.65 each.
HPD's main website at honolulupd.org lets you learn about the records request process before you visit or send an email to the Records Unit.
The HPD police reports page walks through what types of reports you can request, what information you need to provide, and what to expect after submitting your request for a Kailua felony report.
HPD does not produce background check letters or criminal clearance certificates. For that, you need the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which is a separate state agency.
Kailua Felony Case Records at the Circuit Court
The Kaneohe District Court serves Windward Oahu including Kailua, but its jurisdiction is limited to traffic, misdemeanor, and small claims matters. All felony charges brought against Kailua residents are heard at the First Circuit Court, Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. That is where you go for court records on felony cases, certified copies of judgments, and access to case files.
The free online tool for searching court records is eCourt Kokua, operated by the Hawaii State Judiciary. You can search by party name or case number. Results show case status, charge descriptions, upcoming hearings, and docket entries. It is a solid starting point when you want to confirm whether a specific case exists or get a case number before visiting the courthouse in person.
The Hawaii State Judiciary website provides access to eCourt Kokua and explains your options for retrieving Kailua felony court records remotely or in person.
Circuit court felony records are retained for 75 years. That long window means older Kailua cases going back decades may still be on file. When you visit the circuit court clerk's office to request documents, bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. Certified copies cost more than plain photocopies, so clarify what type you need before paying.
Note: eCourt Kokua shows docket information but does not provide access to the full case file or exhibits. You must request those in person or by mail through the circuit court clerk.
Kailua Criminal History Through HCJDC
For a full criminal history report covering Kailua felony arrests and convictions, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the right place to go. HCJDC collects and maintains statewide criminal records, pulling data from police, courts, and corrections. A report from HCJDC reflects the complete picture of someone's criminal history in Hawaii, not just one county or one agency.
You can use eCrim, HCJDC's online search system, to run a name-based query for $5 or get a full criminal history report for $12. If you need a more thorough check, fingerprint-based searches are available. In-person fingerprint searches at HCJDC cost $55. Mail-in name searches cost $30, and mail-in fingerprint searches cost $35. The HCJDC office is at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, and the phone number is 808-587-3279.
HCJDC's website at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc is the official source for criminal history reports covering Kailua and all other communities across Hawaii.
A public access terminal for HCJDC searches is available at HPD's main station, 801 South Beretania Street, phone 808-529-3191. Each printout from that terminal costs $25. If you prefer not to go to Honolulu, the HCJDC public access sites listing may have a location closer to you.
Accessing Kailua Felony Records Under UIPA
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, codified at HRS Chapter 92F, gives the public a right to inspect and copy most government records. For Kailua felony records, this means that once a criminal case closes, the core record is generally open. Agencies may redact personal identifiers or information protected by other statutes, but the substance of the case record is typically available to anyone who asks.
Filing a formal UIPA request is straightforward. The Attorney General's UIPA request page has the forms and step-by-step instructions. You do not need a lawyer. You do not need to explain why you want the record. Submit the form to the agency that holds the record, and they are required to respond within a set timeframe under state law.
The law that sets out HCJDC's authority and the rules for sharing criminal history data is HRS § 846-2.7. It defines what a criminal history record contains, who can access it, and under what conditions records can be released. Reviewing this statute helps clarify what you can reasonably expect to receive from a records request for Kailua felony information.
Kailua Felony Record Expungement
Under HRS § 846-2.7, certain arrest records in Hawaii are eligible for expungement. The most common case is an arrest that did not lead to a conviction. If you were arrested in Kailua on a felony charge and the case ended in dismissal or acquittal, you may be able to have that record sealed. Hawaii currently does not allow expungement of felony conviction records.
Expungement applications go to HCJDC. The filing fee is $35, and the process takes about 120 days from submission to resolution. If your application is approved, the arrest record will no longer appear in standard HCJDC name-based searches. It is sealed from public view, though certain government agencies may still be able to access it under specific legal circumstances.
The HCJDC expungements page outlines the full process, eligibility requirements, and what happens after an expungement is granted for a Kailua felony arrest record.
If you have questions about whether your specific record qualifies, the Hawaii Attorney General's office is the appropriate contact. They can also help if you believe a record contains inaccurate information that needs to be corrected.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Kailua on Oahu and share the same county and court system for felony filings.
Honolulu County Felony Records
Kailua is part of Honolulu County. All felony cases from Kailua are filed and prosecuted through the Honolulu County court system, with the First Circuit Court handling every felony-level matter. For a complete overview of county-level resources, court contacts, and how the county manages felony records, visit the Honolulu County page.