Kihei Felony Records
Kihei felony records are maintained by the Maui County court system, and all major record sources are a short drive away in Wailuku. Kihei is one of the larger communities in South Maui, and law enforcement here is handled by the Maui Police Department. If someone in Kihei is charged with a felony, the case moves through Maui PD, the Department of Prosecuting Attorney, and ultimately the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. For online searches, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the state judiciary's eCourt Kokua system both provide access without leaving home. This page covers how to use each resource and what you can expect to find.
Kihei Overview
Kihei Felony Records Through the Maui Police Department
The Maui Police Department provides law enforcement coverage for Kihei and all of South Maui. The main station is at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku. That's where you go for in-person records requests. The main phone number is (808) 244-6400. For records-specific questions, call the records division at (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355.
When a felony arrest happens in Kihei, MPD handles booking and documentation. The arrest report becomes part of the agency's records system. Public requests are handled at the main station. You'll need a valid photo ID and as much detail as possible about the case, including the subject's full name, approximate date, and any incident or case number you may have. In-person visits during regular business hours are the most reliable way to get documents quickly.
The Maui Police Department's page on the county website has current contact information, hours, and details on how to submit a records request. The Maui County website also has links to other county departments and services that may be useful depending on the nature of your request.
Note: Conviction record printouts at the public access terminal cost $25 each. These terminals show conviction data only, not arrest records without a resulting conviction.
Searching Kihei Felony Records Through HCJDC
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the central source for criminal history records in Hawaii. If someone was arrested and charged with a felony in Kihei, their record flows into the HCJDC system once court proceedings begin. The database covers all counties and includes both arrest data and conviction records for cases processed through the state court system.
The eCrim online search tool charges $5 per name search and $12 for a full criminal history report. You can run searches at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc. Results are statewide, so a single search covers records from Maui, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kauai counties. This is the right tool if you need a thorough check on someone's criminal background in Hawaii.
For in-person access, HCJDC operates public access terminal locations across the state where you can search conviction records for a $25 printout fee. Check their site for the location nearest to Kihei or Wailuku. Non-conviction records are not displayed at public terminals.
Access to criminal history records in Hawaii is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes § 846-2.7, which sets out the rules for who can request criminal history and what the HCJDC is permitted to release. For questions about specific requests or access rules, HCJDC can be reached at (808) 587-3279.
Second Circuit Court Felony Cases for Kihei
All felony cases from Kihei are adjudicated at the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. The courthouse is at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The clerk's office handles records requests during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: (808) 244-2929.
A Kihei felony case typically moves from MPD booking to the Wailuku District Court for the initial appearance, then to the Second Circuit Court for arraignment and trial. Both levels of case information appear in eCourt Kokua, the judiciary's public search tool. You can look up cases at no cost at courts.state.hi.us. The search lets you pull case summaries, party information, and docket entries by name or case number.
To get certified copies of court documents, contact the clerk's office at the Second Circuit Court. Certified copies are $2.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee. Plain copies without certification cost less. Staff at the courthouse can pull files and make copies the same day for most standard requests. The Hawaii State Judiciary site also has court forms and self-help resources for people working through the process without an attorney.
Case Status and Victim Services for Kihei Felony Cases
The Maui County Department of Prosecuting Attorney handles all felony charges for the county. Their office is at 150 South High Street in Wailuku at (808) 270-7777. If you are tracking a felony case from Kihei or have a concern about an active case, this office is the right contact on the prosecution side. They can confirm whether charges have been filed and where the case stands.
Hawaii's SAVIN program provides automated victim notification for free. Call 1-877-VINE-4-HI to register and receive alerts about custody status changes for someone involved in a Kihei felony case. This service is available to anyone, not just the direct victim. It is especially useful when you want to stay informed without having to call the courthouse or jail directly.
Legal aid organizations serving Maui County can also be helpful if you need guidance on how to get records, understand a court order, or deal with the aftermath of a felony case. These groups sometimes offer free consultations based on income.
Open Records Access for Kihei Felony Records
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act is the state's open records law. It gives the public the right to request government-held records unless a specific legal exemption applies. Criminal court records are generally public. The Office of Information Practices administers UIPA and can step in if an agency wrongly denies a records request.
For Kihei felony cases, the main public records you can access include court case files at the Second Circuit Court, docket entries through eCourt Kokua, conviction records through HCJDC, and incident reports from Maui PD (subject to any active investigation restrictions). Sealed records, juvenile records, and certain protected materials are not available. If you request something and it's denied, ask for the specific legal basis for the denial.
The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General oversees HCJDC and sets policy on criminal justice data access across the state. Their site has guidance on what types of records are covered and how requests are processed.
Expungement of Kihei Felony Records
If you have a felony arrest or conviction from a Kihei case that went through the Maui County courts, you may be able to apply for expungement through HCJDC. Expungement limits who can see the record and under what circumstances. The process applies to state criminal records only. It does not affect records held by federal agencies or records sealed by other means.
Not every felony qualifies. The eligibility rules depend on the type of charge, whether you were convicted, and how much time has passed. HCJDC maintains the application process and publishes the current rules on their expungement information page. Download the application form there, or call HCJDC at (808) 587-3279 to ask questions before you apply.
If you need help figuring out whether your record qualifies or how to put together the application, legal aid groups on Maui can sometimes help. Some provide this service at no cost to people who meet income requirements.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Kihei on Maui and share the same county court system for felony records.
Maui County Felony Records
Kihei is part of Maui County, and all felony cases here are handled through county and state resources based in Wailuku. Visit the Maui County page for a full picture of the county's criminal record system.