Pearl City Felony Records
Pearl City felony records are filed and maintained through Honolulu County's court system and state criminal justice agencies. If you need to search for a felony case tied to Pearl City, the First Circuit Court in Honolulu is where those records live. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center also holds statewide criminal history records that cover Pearl City cases. You can search court case records online through the state judiciary's eCourt Kokua portal, or request a formal criminal history report through HCJDC. This page walks you through where to look, what each source provides, and how to get what you need.
Pearl City Overview
Pearl City Police Reports and HPD Records
Pearl City is served by the Honolulu Police Department, specifically HPD District 3. The district station can be reached at 808-723-8800. For most record requests, though, you will deal with HPD's central Records Unit rather than the district station directly. HPD is the agency that creates the initial incident and arrest records when a felony occurs in Pearl City.
The Honolulu Police Department Records Unit handles requests for police reports and incident documents. You can request copies of reports related to Pearl City felony arrests or incidents through that unit. Their office is at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also submit requests by email at records@honolulupd.org.
Copy fees are $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Color copies cost $0.65 per page. Note that HPD does not issue background check letters or criminal clearance letters. That service falls under a different agency.
The HPD website at honolulupd.org lets you start a report request online before visiting or emailing the Records Unit.
Visit the HPD police reports page for instructions on how to submit a records request, what forms to use, and what identification you will need to provide when picking up documents in person.
The HPD reports page explains what types of records are available and how long processing typically takes after a request is received.
Note: HPD police reports cover the initial incident. They are not the same as a full criminal history or court case record.
Pearl City Felony Records at the First Circuit Court
Felony charges brought against Pearl City residents go through the First Circuit Court, located at Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. This court handles all felony-level criminal cases for Honolulu County, which includes Pearl City. Pearl City also has its own district court that handles traffic violations and misdemeanor matters, but felony cases are always heard at the circuit court level in Honolulu.
The state judiciary's online portal, eCourt Kokua, gives free public access to court case information. You can search by defendant name, case number, or charge type. Results show party names, hearing dates, case status, and charge descriptions. It does not show the full case file or exhibits, but it is a fast way to confirm whether a case exists and get the case number.
The Hawaii State Judiciary website hosts eCourt Kokua and provides additional guidance on accessing court records in person or by mail.
Felony case records at the circuit court are retained for 75 years. If you need certified copies of court documents, you can request them from the circuit court clerk's office. In-person requests are handled at Ka'ahumanu Hale during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and know the case number if you have it. That saves time at the counter.
Criminal History Records Through HCJDC
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the state agency that compiles and maintains official criminal history records. If you want a formal report on someone's felony convictions, arrests, and dispositions in Hawaii, HCJDC is where that information comes from. This covers cases from Pearl City and every other part of the state.
HCJDC offers two main search options. The eCrim system lets you do a name-based search online for $5 per search query, with full reports available for $12 each. For a more thorough check, fingerprint-based searches cost $55 when done in person. Mail-in name searches cost $30, and mail-in fingerprint searches cost $35. Fingerprint searches are more reliable because they match against state and federal databases directly.
HCJDC is the official source for criminal history data in Hawaii, including felony records tied to Pearl City residents and cases.
For those who want to search in person, HCJDC has a public access terminal available at the HPD main station, 801 South Beretania Street. That terminal connects to the HCJDC database. The phone number for the public access site is 808-529-3191. Each printout costs $25. You can also visit the HCJDC office directly at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, phone 808-587-3279.
The HCJDC public access sites page lists all locations where you can search criminal history records in person across the state.
Public Access to Pearl City Felony Records
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, or UIPA, governs access to government records. Under HRS Chapter 92F, the public has a right to inspect and copy government records unless a specific exemption applies. For felony records, this means that once a case is closed, much of the case file is open to public inspection. Personal details like social security numbers or protected victim information may be redacted, but the core record of the case is generally available.
If you need to submit a formal UIPA request for records held by a state agency, the Department of the Attorney General's UIPA request page has the forms and guidance you need. UIPA requests can be filed by anyone, and agencies are required to respond within a set timeframe. This path makes sense when you need records that are not in a public online database.
The right to access records under HRS § 92F-11 applies broadly. You do not need to show a specific reason for your request. Most people use UIPA requests when the standard search portals do not have what they need, or when they want copies of complete agency files rather than just case summaries.
Note: Some arrest records are exempt from disclosure if charges were never filed or if the case was expunged under Hawaii law.
Expungement of Pearl City Felony Records
Hawaii allows expungement of certain criminal records under HRS § 846-2.7. This statute covers arrests that did not lead to conviction. If someone was arrested in Pearl City for a felony charge but the case was dismissed or they were acquitted, they may qualify to have that arrest record expunged.
Felony conviction records are generally not eligible for expungement under current Hawaii law. The expungement process is handled through HCJDC. You submit an application, pay a $35 fee, and wait approximately 120 days for processing. If approved, the arrest record is sealed from most public searches. It will not show up in standard criminal history checks after the expungement takes effect.
The HCJDC expungements page explains who qualifies, what the process involves, and how to submit an application to have a Pearl City arrest record cleared.
If you believe a record about you is incorrect or should be expunged, the Hawaii Attorney General's office can provide guidance on the steps involved and what documentation you will need to gather before applying.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Pearl City and share the same county court system for felony case filings.
Honolulu County Felony Records
Pearl City is part of Honolulu County. All felony cases filed for Pearl City residents go through the Honolulu County court system and the First Circuit Court. For a full overview of how the county handles felony records, resources available, and courthouse details, visit the Honolulu County felony records page.