Kahului Police Records

Kahului police records are handled by the Maui County Police Department, which covers all of Maui including this central commercial hub. If you need an arrest record, a copy of an incident report, or a criminal history check tied to Kahului, you have a few different routes depending on what you're looking for. The MPD Records Section at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku handles most police report requests. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center processes conviction-based criminal history checks statewide. This page walks through both offices, how to reach them, what each handles, and what to expect when you submit a records request for a Kahului incident.

Maui County Police Department and Kahului Police Records

The Maui County Police Department serves all of Maui, including Kahului. Kahului is the largest community on Maui and sits in the center of the island near Kahului Airport and Kahului Harbor. MPD patrols the commercial corridor, the airport area, and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Officers file all incident reports through MPD headquarters in Wailuku, which is a short drive from Kahului. The two towns share police coverage as part of the same district operation.

MPD headquarters is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main phone number is (808) 244-6400. This is where you go for walk-in records requests, and it is also the mailing address for written requests. The Records Section specifically handles public records requests and can be reached at (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355. Hours for the Records Section are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fax number for written requests is (808) 244-6418.

MPD's website at mauicounty.gov/police lists current contact information, department news, and resources for the public. MPD does not have a separate substation in Kahului itself. All records requests route through the Wailuku headquarters regardless of which Maui community the incident occurred in.

Kahului Arrest Records and Criminal History

Conviction-based criminal history records for Kahului incidents go through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HCJDC is the state's central repository for this data. It covers all of Hawaii, including all of Maui County. If you want a criminal history printout for someone arrested in Kahului, HCJDC is the right office. Their main office is at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. The phone number is (808) 587-3279.

Arrests that did not result in a conviction are not public. Only criminal justice agencies and certain authorized parties can see non-conviction records. This is set by state law and applies everywhere in Hawaii. It is worth knowing before you submit a request, so you have the right expectations about what the printout will show.

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center offers three types of checks: name-based, fingerprint-based, and self-review. Name-based checks need the subject's full name, date of birth, sex, and social security number. Fingerprint-based checks are more accurate and are required for certain licenses and jobs. Self-review lets you look at your own record. HCJDC processes all three.

Maui County has its own public access site for in-person criminal history checks. The site is at MPD headquarters, 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku. The phone number for the public access site is (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355. The fee is $25 per printout. This is one of six statewide public access sites under the HCJDC network and the closest one for Kahului residents.

The Maui County Government website provides access to MPD resources and public information for Maui communities including Kahului.

Maui County's official website is the starting point for MPD contact information, department services, and public records resources for Kahului and all of Maui.

The online eCrim system at ecrim.ehawaii.gov lets you search conviction records from any computer. A name-based search costs $5. A printed report costs $12. You can pay by credit card. This is a good option if you cannot get to the Wailuku public access site in person.

How to Request Kahului Police Reports

A police report is a different thing from a criminal history record. The report is the document an officer creates when responding to a call. It captures what happened, who was involved, and what officers observed. For a Kahului incident report, you go to MPD Records, not HCJDC. Those are separate offices with separate functions and different types of records.

To get a copy of a Kahului police report, contact the MPD Records Section at (808) 244-6345. You can also mail a written request to 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Include as much detail as possible: the report number if you have it, or the date, time, and location of the incident, plus the names of people involved. Fax requests go to (808) 244-6418. The standard response window is 10 business days, in line with Hawaii's public records law.

Reports are generally held until a case closes. If you are a victim and need the report before the case wraps up, ask the Records Section specifically. Victims sometimes get a partial copy for insurance or other practical needs before the full report is released. Staff can tell you what is available at any given point. Walk-in requests are accepted during Records Section hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Reports come with redactions as a standard practice. Personal information for third parties gets removed. If you're picking up a report on behalf of someone else, bring a signed letter from that person along with your own photo ID. Government-issued ID is required for most records requests.

Note: The MPD Records Section is closed on Fridays, so plan your visit or submission for Monday through Thursday during business hours.

Kahului Police Records in the Second Circuit Court

Criminal cases from Kahului are processed through the Second Circuit Court, which covers all of Maui County. The Second Circuit Court is at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main phone number is (808) 244-2929. Felony cases and serious misdemeanors go to Circuit Court. Minor matters and traffic cases may be handled at the District Court level within the Second Circuit.

Hawaii's free online case search system, eCourt Kokua, lets you look up court records at any hour. Visit courts.state.hi.us to search by name or case number. Results include charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. Some records are sealed or restricted by court order and will not appear. eCourt Kokua is the Hawaii State Judiciary's main public access tool and covers all five counties including Maui.

Certified copies of court documents require a request through the Second Circuit Court Clerk's office at 2145 Main Street. Call (808) 244-2929 to find out the current per-page fee and what documents you need to submit. In-person access terminals are also available at the courthouse for those who prefer to search on-site.

The Ho'ohiki system, also available through the State Judiciary website, gives you another way to search by party name, case number, or filing date. You can set up a free account to track active cases and receive updates. This is useful if you are watching a case tied to a Kahului arrest.

Detention Records for Kahului Arrestees

People arrested in Kahului who cannot post bail are taken to the Maui Community Correctional Center. MCCC is at 600 Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI 96793. The phone number is (808) 243-5900. It is the main pretrial facility for Maui County, managed by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety. MCCC holds people who are waiting for trial, not just those who have been convicted. Most Kahului arrests that result in custody land at MCCC before a court appearance.

To look up an inmate at MCCC or any other state facility, use the offender search tool at dps.hawaii.gov. You can search by name or identification number. Results show the person's current facility, custody status, and projected release date. If you have specific questions about someone held at MCCC, call the facility directly using the number above.

Note: Custody records from MCCC reflect pretrial status and are separate from the conviction records maintained by HCJDC.

Public Records Laws Covering Kahului Police Records

Access to Kahului police records is governed by two key laws. The first is the Uniform Information Practices Act, found at HRS Chapter 92F. UIPA is Hawaii's public records law. It says government agencies must give you access to public records unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to written requests. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Office of Information Practices.

The second law is HRS Chapter 846, which covers criminal history records specifically. Chapter 846 defines who can get conviction and non-conviction data, and what each type of record includes. Under Section 846-9, conviction data is public. Non-conviction data is restricted to authorized uses. Both laws apply to Kahului records the same as anywhere else in the state.

The Office of Information Practices handles complaints about records denials. OIP is at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96813. Their number is (808) 586-1400. Visit oip.hawaii.gov for model request forms and step-by-step guidance on how to write a UIPA request or challenge a denial. OIP can issue formal opinions and investigate whether an agency followed the law correctly.

For Kahului police records specifically, a written UIPA request to MPD at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, is the formal route. The Department of Law Enforcement's UIPA request page has downloadable forms and instructions. Be as specific as you can about the record you want. Include the date and type of incident, the names involved, and the format you want the response in. Vague requests take longer to process.

Note: Written UIPA requests create a formal paper trail and trigger the 10-business-day response clock, which phone or walk-in requests do not always guarantee.

Maui County Police Records

Kahului is in Maui County, and all MPD policing for the island falls under that county's jurisdiction. The Maui County police records page covers the full MPD structure, public access sites, court resources, and records request details for all of Maui.

View Maui County Police Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Kahului. Wailuku and Kihei are also on Maui and covered by MPD. The others are on other islands but have similar police records processes.