Honolulu County Felony Records
Honolulu County felony records are available through the Honolulu Police Department and the First Circuit Court on Oahu. You can search court case files online, request police reports by mail or email, or visit the courthouse in person to look up criminal history. The county covers the entire island of Oahu and is home to around one million people. Most felony cases go through the First Circuit Court at Punchbowl Street in downtown Honolulu. For official criminal background checks, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center handles requests for the whole state, including Honolulu County residents.
Honolulu County Overview
Honolulu Police Department Felony Records
The Honolulu Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for all of Oahu. HPD maintains police reports, incident records, and arrest documentation. These records are part of the felony record trail for many cases in Honolulu County. You can request copies of police reports through the Records Division at HPD headquarters. Requests can be sent by email, by mail, or in person during business hours.
The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays. The main station address is 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. You can email requests to records@honolulupd.org for public requests. Government agencies use hpdlaw@honolulupd.org. Requests involving body-worn camera footage go to hpdbwc@honolulupd.org. Mail requests should be addressed to Records Division, Records Request, 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
HPD releases records under the Uniform Information Practices Act, which is Hawaii's public records law found in Chapter 92F. Reports are only released after a case is closed and the investigation is complete. Copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Verification letters cost $1.00 for the first page. Colored copies run $0.65 per page. Motor vehicle collision reports can be requested by calling 808-723-3258.
One important thing to know: HPD does not do background checks and does not issue criminal clearance letters. If you need an official criminal history check for Honolulu County, you have to contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HPD can give you police reports, but HCJDC is the right place for full felony history records.
The Honolulu Police Department website at honolulupd.org is your starting point for report requests and public safety information in Honolulu County.
| Agency | Honolulu Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Records Unit Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Public Requests | records@honolulupd.org |
| Government Requests | hpdlaw@honolulupd.org |
| Copy Fee | $0.50 first page, $0.25 each additional page |
How to Request HPD Police Reports
Getting a police report from HPD is a straightforward process. You can submit your request by email, by mail, or in person at 801 South Beretania Street. The HPD police reports page has instructions for each method. Know what you are looking for before you submit. You need the case number if you have it, the date of the incident, and the names of the people involved.
The HPD police reports request page walks you through the process for getting copies of incident reports tied to felony cases in Honolulu County.
Reports are released under UIPA Chapter 92F-13, but with redactions. Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and phone numbers are typically removed before the report is released to the public. This is required by state law. If you are a party to the case, your attorney may be able to get an unredacted copy through the court process. Felony case files held by the court may contain more detail than the police report alone.
HPD also has an online Citizen Police Report System for non-emergency incidents. You can reach the non-emergency callback line at (808) 768-0000. This system handles minor incidents, not active felony cases. For serious felony matters or urgent records requests, contact the Records Division directly. HPD has district stations across Oahu if you need help closer to your area.
HPD District Stations in Honolulu County
HPD operates several district stations across Oahu. Each station serves a different part of the island. While all official records requests go through the main Records Division, knowing your local station can help if you have questions about a specific incident or need to make a report in person. Most stations can point you to the right office for records.
District stations and their numbers:
- District 1 Chinatown: 808-723-3311
- District 2 Wahiawa: 808-723-8700
- District 3 Pearl City: 808-723-8800
- District 4 Kaneohe: 808-723-8640 / Kailua: 808-723-8838 / Kahuku: 808-723-8650
- District 5 Kalihi: 808-723-8208
- District 6 Waikiki: 808-723-3345
- District 7 Kaimuki: 808-723-3361
- District 8 Kapolei: 808-723-8400 / Waianae: 808-723-8600
If a felony occurred anywhere in Honolulu County, the case file and any police report will be handled by HPD and processed through the First Circuit Court. District stations handle the initial response, but all records end up with the central Records Division and the court system.
HPD's identity theft information page covers felony-level fraud and identity crimes in Honolulu County, including how to file a report and what records may be available.
First Circuit Court Felony Records
Felony cases in Honolulu County go through the Hawaii State Judiciary's First Circuit Court. The main courthouse is Ka'ahumanu Hale at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. This is where most felony charges are filed, heard, and decided. The court maintains case records including charges, motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, and judgments. These records are part of the official felony record for anyone convicted in Honolulu County.
The First Circuit Court covers all of Oahu. It has a main courthouse in downtown Honolulu and several district court locations across the island, including Kaneohe District Court, Wahiawa District Court, Kapolei District Court, and Pearl City District Court. Felony-level cases typically go to the circuit court in downtown Honolulu. District courts handle lower-level charges, but serious felony matters stay in the circuit court system.
Court records for Honolulu County can be searched online using eCourt Kokua. This is the Hawaii Judiciary's public case search system. You can look up case numbers, party names, and court dates. Visit the court records search page to use the system. Document downloads cost $3.00 per document, with an extra $0.10 per page for documents over 30 pages. If you need ongoing access, subscriptions are available at $125 per quarter or $500 per year. Certified copies of court documents cost $2.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.
The Hawaii State Judiciary's eCourt Kokua system lets you search felony case records for Honolulu County and the rest of the state online.
| Court | First Circuit Court of Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Main Address | Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Online Search | eCourt Kokua |
| Document Download | $3.00 per document, $0.10/page over 30 pages |
| Certified Copies | $2.00 per page + $2.00 certification fee |
| Subscriptions | $125 per quarter or $500 per year |
Criminal History Checks Through HCJDC
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center handles official criminal history checks for the entire state, including Honolulu County. HCJDC is the only agency in Hawaii that can produce a certified criminal background check. If you need proof of someone's felony history, or if you need your own record for official purposes, HCJDC is where you go.
There is a HCJDC public access site located directly at HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The phone number is (808) 529-3191. This site gives you access to conviction records only and covers adult records. The cost is $25 per printout. Only conviction records are shown at the public access site, and only adult records are available. Juvenile records are sealed under state law. Visit the public access sites page to confirm current hours and access rules before you visit.
HCJDC also accepts mail-based requests and in-person fingerprint checks at their main office at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. A name-based check by mail costs $30. A fingerprint-based check by mail costs $35. If you go in person for a fingerprint check, the fee is $55, which covers both fingerprinting and the search. A certified copy adds $20 to any check. Results are ready in three to five business days. Payment is accepted by Apple Pay, credit or debit card, money order, or cashier's check made out to "State of Hawaii." Cash is not accepted.
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center at the Attorney General's office manages official felony and criminal history records for Honolulu County and the rest of Hawaii.
Felony Records Access Under Hawaii Law
Hawaii's public records law is the Uniform Information Practices Act, known as UIPA, found at HRS Chapter 92F. Under Section 92F-11, all government agencies must make records available for inspection during business hours. This covers police reports, court case files, and criminal records held by state and county agencies in Honolulu County. Any person can ask to see or get copies of these records. You do not have to explain why you want them.
Section 92F-13 lists the exceptions. Agencies can withhold records if disclosure would interfere with an open investigation. They can also protect privacy for certain personal details. Records covered by other laws, like juvenile records or sealed court cases, are not public. Honolulu County felony records that are part of closed cases are generally available under UIPA. The Office of Information Practices oversees UIPA compliance and can answer questions about denied requests. Their attorney of the day line is (808) 586-1400.
Under HRS 846-2.7, felony records are retained for 75 years. Misdemeanor records are kept for 25 years. This means felony records from decades ago can still be found through HCJDC or court searches. For Honolulu County specifically, this covers all cases handled by the First Circuit Court and all HPD case files that have been processed and closed.
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement also handles UIPA requests for its own records. You can submit a request to law.uiparequest@hawaii.gov or mail it to 715 South King Street, Room 505, Honolulu, HI 96813. The Sheriff Division can be reached at (808) 587-5002, and Sheriff Records can be reached at (808) 587-5121. The UIPA request page has forms and instructions.
Note: If your UIPA request is denied by any Honolulu County agency, you can contact the Office of Information Practices to ask for guidance before filing a formal appeal.Felony Record Expungement in Honolulu County
Some felony records in Honolulu County can be expunged under Hawaii law. Expungement removes the record from public access and from the official criminal history file held by HCJDC. Not all felony convictions qualify. The process depends on the charge type, the outcome of the case, and whether you meet the waiting period requirements.
The HCJDC expungements page explains who qualifies and how to apply. HCJDC manages the expungement process for the state, including Honolulu County cases. If you were acquitted, had your case dismissed, or completed a diversion program, you may qualify. Some drug offenses have specific paths to expungement under Hawaii law. For more complex cases involving felony convictions, you may need to consult an attorney who handles criminal records law in Honolulu. The Hawaii Attorney General's office oversees HCJDC and can point you to the right resources.
Cities in Honolulu County
All cities and communities on Oahu are part of Honolulu County. Felony cases from any of these areas go through the First Circuit Court and HPD.
Nearby Counties
Hawaii's other counties are on different islands. If a case was filed in one of these counties, you will need to contact that county's court or police department directly.