Find Police Records in East Honolulu
East Honolulu police records fall under the Honolulu Police Department, which patrols the area through HPD District 7 and handles all records requests for this part of Oahu. The district covers communities including Kahala, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, and the Diamond Head area from Punahou Street east to Makapuu Point, excluding Waikiki. Because East Honolulu has no dedicated police station of its own, records requests and criminal history searches go through HPD headquarters and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, both located in central Honolulu. This page explains where to go for police reports, how to run a criminal history check, and what state law says about public access to arrest and conviction records for East Honolulu residents.
East Honolulu Overview
East Honolulu Police Records and HPD District 7
The Honolulu Police Department divides Oahu into eight patrol districts. East Honolulu falls within HPD District 7, which stretches from Punahou Street on the west side east to Makapuu Point at the island's southeastern tip. Waikiki is carved out and handled separately. The communities inside District 7 include Kahala, Aina Haina, Hawaii Kai, the area around Diamond Head, and several smaller residential neighborhoods tucked between the coast and the Ko'olau Range foothills. The district is largely residential with beach access and a mix of school zones, parks, and coastal roads that shape patrol priorities.
There is no dedicated police station in East Honolulu for public walk-in services. District 7 administrative operations are handled from the Pawaa Annex, an HPD facility that supports multiple districts. For records requests, public access to criminal history printouts, or in-person questions, residents use HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. That building houses the Records and Identification Division and is where the public access site for criminal history is located. The non-emergency line for HPD is (808) 529-3111. For records-specific inquiries, call (808) 529-3191.
HPD is part of Oahu's county government and the only law enforcement agency serving Honolulu County. There are no city police or separate East Honolulu departments. All District 7 officers operate under HPD command structure and follow the same arrest, booking, and records-reporting procedures used department-wide. Arrests made in East Honolulu are booked at the Alapai Headquarters facility, and the resulting data is forwarded to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center in line with state reporting requirements.
The Honolulu Police Department website provides information about district operations, community programs, and how to contact the department for non-emergency matters.
How to Get East Honolulu Police Records
Getting East Honolulu police records works the same way as for any other Honolulu County location since all requests go through the same central HPD and HCJDC channels. The type of record you need determines where you start. Police incident reports, criminal history printouts, and court records are maintained by different agencies and require different steps to request.
For police incident reports, the HPD online report system accepts certain non-emergency requests from anywhere on Oahu. The system is web-based. You submit the report form online, and an HPD officer calls back from (808) 768-0000. That number does not take incoming calls. Answer when they call, or your request may be delayed. The online system is not for emergencies. Do not use it if a suspect is known or still nearby, if there are injuries, or if the incident occurred off-island. For incidents that fall outside what the online form covers, visit HPD headquarters in person or call the non-emergency line at (808) 529-3111 to ask about the right process for your situation.
For criminal history checks, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center's eCrim system is the fastest option for conviction data. It is available online around the clock and searches adult conviction records statewide. A name search costs $5 and a printed report is $12. Public access sites in central Honolulu also run name-based printouts for $25 each. Both options are covered in more detail in the section below.
Written UIPA requests for records not available through standard channels should be directed to the agency that holds the specific document you want. Include your contact details, a clear description of the record, and your preferred format. Agencies have 10 business days to respond under state law. The Department of Law Enforcement UIPA request page walks through what a proper request should include.
Note: The HPD online report system is limited to non-emergency incidents on Oahu and is not a channel for requesting copies of older incident reports or criminal history data, which require separate processes through HPD headquarters or HCJDC.
Public Access Sites for East Honolulu Residents
East Honolulu has no public access site within its own boundaries. The closest options are in central Honolulu, roughly a 15-to-25-minute drive depending on traffic and where in the district you are starting from. Both sites use the HCJDC database, charge $25 per search, and do not accept cash. Bring a money order, cashier's check, or card. Card payments carry a 3% non-refundable service fee. Have the subject's full legal name, date of birth, social security number, and sex ready before you go. That is the information needed to run a name-based check.
HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 is one option. The records line there is (808) 529-3191. Security screening is required at the entrance, so bring a valid photo ID. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is the second site, located at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. Call (808) 587-3279 for hours and directions. HCJDC is the agency that maintains the statewide criminal history database and can handle more complex requests, including fingerprint-based checks and expungement inquiries, that go beyond what a standard public access printout covers.
For a full list of all six public access sites across the state, including locations on neighbor islands, visit the HCJDC public access sites page. That page includes current addresses and phone numbers for each location.
The HCJDC criminal history FAQ page answers detailed questions about what these records include, who can access different types of data, and how the check process works.
The HCJDC FAQ covers what records are available and who can access them, including the difference between name-based and fingerprint-based checks and how non-conviction data is treated under state law.
Note: Call ahead to confirm hours at either site before making the drive from East Honolulu, as operating hours may differ from standard business hours and vary by season or staffing.
Criminal History Records for East Honolulu
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center holds all criminal history records for East Honolulu arrests that were reported under state law. Under HRS Chapter 846, every Hawaii law enforcement agency including HPD must submit arrest data to HCJDC. Conviction records are public and searchable through the eCrim system or at a public access site. Non-conviction records, including arrests that ended in dismissal or no charges, are restricted and not part of any public search result.
eCrim searches cover adult conviction records only. The system is available at any hour and costs $5 per name search. A printed report is $12, paid by credit card at checkout. Run all the searches you need before logging out, as a session resets after 30 minutes of inactivity. The eCrim system is accurate for what it covers, but it does not show pending cases, arrests without conviction, or records from other states. For a national check, you need to contact the FBI's Identity History Summary program separately. HCJDC checks are Hawaii-only.
Fingerprint-based checks are available through HCJDC and produce more reliable results than name-based checks. In a residential area like East Honolulu where surnames can repeat across family lines, a fingerprint match eliminates the ambiguity that comes with common names. The cost is $55 in person or $35 by mail. Certified copies cost an additional $20. To schedule a fingerprint check or ask about the process, call HCJDC at (808) 587-3279.
Individuals can request their own records through HCJDC's Access and Review program. If errors appear in your record, the center has a dispute process. Eligible arrests can be expunged under HRS Section 831-3.2. The first expungement costs $35, and additional ones are $50 each. HCJDC handles all of these requests and can walk you through the steps by phone before you come in or mail anything.
Court Records and UIPA in East Honolulu
Criminal cases from East Honolulu go through the First Circuit Court, which covers all of Honolulu County. The courthouse is at 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, and the phone number is (808) 539-4700. The Hawaii State Judiciary website provides free public access to case information through the eCourt Kokua and Ho'ohiki systems, both available 24 hours a day. You can search by name or case number and see charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and judgments. Records sealed by court order will not appear in these searches. Certified copies of court documents require a separate request through the clerk's office at the same location.
Hawaii's public records law is the Uniform Information Practices Act, codified at HRS Chapter 92F. Section 92F-12 requires agencies to disclose government records unless an exemption applies. Section 92F-13 lists those exemptions. For police and criminal history records, the key exemptions cover active investigations, personal privacy, and sealed or expunged records. Conviction data is not protected under these exemptions and is public. Non-conviction data is protected and not released to the general public regardless of how the request is framed.
If an agency denies a records request or fails to respond within 10 business days, you can appeal to the Office of Information Practices. OIP is at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96813, and the phone number is (808) 586-1400. The office investigates complaints, issues formal opinions on UIPA interpretation, and provides model request letters for people who are not sure how to frame their request. OIP does not hold any police records itself. Its role is oversight and enforcement of the public access rules.
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety website hosts an offender database for state correctional facilities. You can search by name or inmate ID to find custody status, assigned facility, and projected release date. East Honolulu arrestees who cannot post bail are held at Oahu Community Correctional Center, the main pretrial facility for Honolulu County. For questions about a specific person in custody, contact the facility directly rather than going through HPD or HCJDC.
Note: OIP handles UIPA appeal complaints and issues formal opinions, but it does not compel agencies to act on its own, so a judicial enforcement action under HRS Section 92F-15 may be needed if an agency continues to withhold records without a valid exemption.
Honolulu County Police Records
East Honolulu is part of Honolulu County, and the agencies that handle police records for this area are the same ones that serve the rest of the county. HPD is the sole law enforcement agency for Oahu, and HCJDC maintains the statewide criminal history database used for all Honolulu County checks. For a broader look at resources, procedures, and public access options across Honolulu County, visit the county police records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in or near Honolulu County and use HPD and the First Circuit Court for police and criminal records.