Find Felony Records in Kaneohe
Kaneohe felony records flow through the Honolulu County court system, and the First Circuit Court in Honolulu handles all felony-level criminal cases from Windward Oahu. If you are looking for a Kaneohe felony case, you can start with the state judiciary's free online case search portal, or request a formal criminal history report from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The Kaneohe District Court is local, but it does not handle felony matters. This page explains the agencies involved, how each one works, and the steps to follow when searching for or requesting felony records tied to Kaneohe.
Kaneohe Overview
HPD District 4 and Kaneohe Felony Records
Kaneohe is served by HPD District 4 at 808-723-8640. When a felony occurs in Kaneohe, District 4 officers respond and document the incident. Those reports become part of HPD's records system and can be requested by people with a legitimate need for the information, such as the person named in the record, an attorney, or an authorized party.
Police report copies are handled through the Honolulu Police Department Records Unit, located at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also submit requests by email at records@honolulupd.org. The copy fee is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Color copies are $0.65 each.
The HPD website is your starting point for any report request tied to a felony case in Kaneohe, with details on the request process and what documents you will need.
For guidance on how to submit a report request, what to include, and how long processing takes, the HPD police reports page has everything laid out. HPD does not issue criminal clearance letters or background check results. That service belongs to a different state agency entirely.
The HPD police reports page walks you through the step-by-step process for requesting records tied to a Kaneohe felony case or arrest.
Kaneohe Felony Records at the Circuit Court
The Kaneohe District Court handles traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and small claims matters for Windward Oahu. It is a convenient local courthouse, but felony charges are not in its jurisdiction. Every felony case from Kaneohe is transferred to and heard at the First Circuit Court, Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. That is where felony records originate and where certified copies of court documents are available.
The state judiciary's online case search tool, eCourt Kokua, gives free public access to case information. You can search by defendant name or case number. The results include case status, charge descriptions, upcoming hearing dates, and docket history. eCourt Kokua does not give you the full case file, but it confirms whether a case exists and provides the case number you need when requesting documents in person.
The Hawaii State Judiciary operates eCourt Kokua and provides full instructions on accessing Kaneohe felony court records online or at the First Circuit Court in Honolulu.
Felony case files at the circuit court level are retained for 75 years. That means older cases going back many decades are often still on file and available to the public unless sealed. When visiting the clerk's office, bring a photo ID. Having the case number in hand saves time at the counter, especially for older records that may need to be pulled from archive storage.
Note: Certified copies of court records cost more than standard photocopies. Confirm the type of copy you need before submitting your payment at the clerk's office.
Kaneohe Criminal History Records at HCJDC
When you need a complete criminal history report that includes Kaneohe felony cases, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is where that information lives. HCJDC is a state agency that aggregates criminal records from police departments, courts, and the corrections system statewide. A report from HCJDC reflects the full scope of criminal activity documented in Hawaii for a given person, not just what one agency or one county recorded.
The eCrim online system lets you run a name-based search for $5. A full criminal history report costs $12. Fingerprint-based searches provide more reliable results because they match directly against state and federal databases. In-person fingerprint searches 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, phone 808-587-3279.
HCJDC at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc is the official state source for criminal history data covering Kaneohe and all of Hawaii, including both current and historical felony case records.
If you want to search in person using the HCJDC public access terminal, it is available at HPD's main station, 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, phone 808-529-3191. Each printout from that terminal is $25. For a full list of public access sites around the state, check the HCJDC public access locations page.
Public Access to Kaneohe Felony Records
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, at HRS Chapter 92F, establishes a general right of public access to government records. Once a criminal case is closed, most of the case record is open to public inspection. Agencies handling Kaneohe felony records must respond to records requests and release non-exempt material to anyone who asks. Redacted portions typically include victim personal information and data protected by specific statutes.
To request records through UIPA, you can use the forms and instructions on the Attorney General's UIPA request page. You do not need an attorney, and you do not need to state a reason for the request. The agency receiving the request is required to acknowledge it and respond within a legally set timeframe. UIPA requests are most useful when the records you need are not indexed in a public search portal.
The statute governing HCJDC's records authority and the release of criminal history information is HRS § 846-2.7. It defines criminal history records, sets rules for who can access them, and outlines the conditions under which information is released. Reading this statute helps you understand what you can legally request and what may be withheld from a Kaneohe felony records inquiry.
Note: Records subject to expungement or court-ordered sealing are not available through standard UIPA requests, even if the case is otherwise closed.
Expungement of Kaneohe Felony Arrest Records
Hawaii law under HRS § 846-2.7 allows expungement of arrest records that did not result in conviction. If you were arrested in Kaneohe on a felony charge and the case ended in dismissal or acquittal, you may qualify to have that arrest record sealed. Hawaii does not currently allow expungement of felony conviction records. The law only covers the arrest record itself when no conviction resulted.
The process runs through HCJDC. Submit an expungement application along with the $35 fee. Processing takes approximately 120 days. If your application is approved, the arrest record is sealed from standard public criminal history searches. Most name-based searches through HCJDC and eCourt Kokua will no longer return that record after the expungement is processed.
Full details on eligibility, the application form, and what happens after approval are available on the HCJDC expungements page.
For questions specific to your situation, the Hawaii Attorney General's office can provide guidance on whether your Kaneohe arrest record qualifies for expungement and what steps to take if you believe a record in the system contains errors.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Kaneohe on Oahu. All of them share the same Honolulu County court system for felony filings.
Honolulu County Felony Records
Kaneohe is part of Honolulu County. Every felony case from Kaneohe goes through the county's court system, with the First Circuit Court as the venue for all felony-level proceedings. For a full look at county-level resources, court contact information, and how Honolulu County handles felony records across all of Oahu, visit the county page below.