Urban Honolulu Felony Records

Urban Honolulu felony records are held by several agencies across Oahu, and knowing where to look saves time. The Honolulu Police Department handles police report requests, while the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center manages statewide criminal history records. The First Circuit Court at Ka'ahumanu Hale is where most felony cases are filed and heard. You can search case records online through eCourt Kokua or use the public access terminal at HPD headquarters. This page covers each source, what they hold, and how to get what you need.

Honolulu Police Department Records

The Honolulu Police Department is the first stop for police report requests in Urban Honolulu. HPD serves the entire city and county of Honolulu, covering all of Oahu. The main station at 801 South Beretania Street is where records requests are processed. The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.

HPD's main website at honolulupd.org has current contact info, district station locations, and forms for common requests. If you need to reach someone fast, the site also lists direct lines for each division.

To get a copy of a police report, you submit your request to the Records Unit. You can reach them by email at records@honolulupd.org. For body-worn camera footage requests, use hpdbwc@honolulupd.org instead. HPD charges $0.50 for the first page, $0.25 for each additional page, and $0.65 per page for color copies. These are the standard copy fees and apply to most report requests.

One thing to know: HPD does not run background checks. They also do not issue clearance letters. If you need a criminal history record for any purpose, that goes through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, not HPD. HPD only releases the incident reports they created.

The HPD police reports page explains the full request process, including what types of reports are available, what ID you need, and how long processing typically takes. Check there before you go in person.

Urban Honolulu has several district stations. District 1 covers Chinatown and is reachable at 808-723-3311. District 5 in Kalihi handles calls at 808-723-8208. District 6 serves Waikiki at 808-723-3345. District 7 in Kaimuki can be reached at 808-723-3361. For non-emergency records matters, contact the main station rather than a district station.

Note: Copy fees are set by HPD and may change. Confirm the current rates when you submit your request.

Urban Honolulu Criminal History Records

Criminal history records for Urban Honolulu residents come from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC). This agency sits under the Hawaii Attorney General and maintains the statewide criminal history database. If you need to know whether someone has a felony conviction on record in Hawaii, HCJDC is where that data lives.

The HCJDC website gives full details on how to submit requests, what the database includes, and which access options are available. Most people start there before deciding which request method suits them best.

There are several ways to access HCJDC records. In person, you can use the public access terminal at HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street. That terminal number is (808) 529-3191, and each printout costs $25. The terminal shows conviction records only. Non-conviction records are not available at the public terminal.

For in-person requests at the HCJDC office itself, go to 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu. A name-based check done in person costs $55 with a fingerprint or $30 by mail. A fingerprint-based check by mail runs $35. These fees go to HCJDC directly. Fingerprint checks are more reliable since they match a unique identifier rather than a name that could have spelling variations or be shared by multiple people.

The online option is eCrim, which runs searches at $5 per search and $12 per full report. eCrim gives you access without making a trip to Honolulu. Visit the HCJDC public access sites page for a list of all locations and the eCrim link. For detailed instructions on the online process, that page walks you through registration and how to read the results.

First Circuit Court Felony Records

Felony cases in Urban Honolulu are filed and heard at the First Circuit Court. The courthouse, Ka'ahumanu Hale, is at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. This is where felony arraignments, hearings, and trials take place. The court clerk's office keeps all case filings, motions, judgments, and sentencing records.

You can search felony case records from the First Circuit Court using eCourt Kokua, the Hawaii Judiciary's public case search system. eCourt Kokua is free to use and lets you search by party name, case number, or other identifiers. It shows case status, hearing dates, charges, and basic docket entries. The system covers both criminal and civil matters statewide, so you can pull up Urban Honolulu felony cases alongside cases from other circuits.

For records not available through eCourt Kokua, you can request copies directly from the First Circuit Court clerk. Certified copies require a fee per page plus a certification charge. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies during regular court hours. The Hawaii State Judiciary website has contact information, hours, and instructions for each circuit.

Open Records and Privacy Laws

Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) governs public access to government records. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes, all government records are presumed open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. That standard is set at HRS § 846-2.7, which covers criminal history record information and limits some disclosures while keeping conviction records generally available.

The Office of Information Practices (OIP) oversees UIPA compliance across state agencies. If an agency denies your request or you want guidance on what you can legally access, OIP is the place to start. Their UIPA resources page at oip.hawaii.gov has the full text of the law, agency opinions, and tips on filing a proper request. The Department of Law Enforcement also handles UIPA requests, with its own portal at law.hawaii.gov.

For the Hawaii Attorney General, records requests follow the same UIPA framework. The AG's office oversees HCJDC and handles some criminal justice data inquiries directly. When records are denied, requesters have the right to appeal through OIP or seek judicial review. Most felony conviction records in Hawaii are public and available through the channels described on this page.

Note: Non-conviction records, juvenile records, and expunged matters have restricted access under state law.

Urban Honolulu Felony Record Expungement

Hawaii allows expungement of certain felony records under specific conditions. Not every case qualifies, but those that do can be cleared from the HCJDC database. The expungement process runs through HCJDC and generally takes about 120 days from the time you submit a complete application.

The filing fee for an expungement is $35. You must submit the application form to HCJDC at 465 S. King Street, Honolulu. The HCJDC expungements page has the application form, instructions, and a list of what records qualify. Cases where charges were dismissed or you were acquitted are often eligible. Felony convictions are generally not eligible unless specific conditions under state law are met.

If you were arrested in Urban Honolulu but not convicted, that arrest record may still appear in background searches. Getting it expunged removes it from the HCJDC database, though court records at the First Circuit Court may remain accessible. Talk to a legal aid provider if you're unsure whether your record qualifies.

• Application fee: $35
• Processing time: about 120 days
• Submit to HCJDC at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu
• Eligible records: dismissals, acquittals, certain non-convictions
• Application and instructions: ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/expungements

Honolulu County Felony Records

Urban Honolulu is part of Honolulu County, which covers the entire island of Oahu. The county court system, HPD, and HCJDC all operate under the same jurisdiction for felony matters. For broader information on felony records across the county, including other communities on Oahu, visit the Honolulu County page.

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Nearby Cities

These communities are near Urban Honolulu. Each one is on Oahu and shares the same First Circuit Court for felony matters.