Kihei Police Records

Kihei police records are maintained by the Maui County Police Department, which operates a dedicated district covering South Maui including Kihei, Wailea, and Makena. The Kihei Police District runs around the clock and handles the calls, arrests, and incident reports for this stretch of coastline. For copies of police reports tied to Kihei incidents, the MPD Records Section in Wailuku is where requests go. For conviction-based criminal history, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center handles those statewide. This page covers both offices, how to reach them, and what the records process looks like for someone searching Kihei police records.

Kihei Police District and Kihei Police Records

The Kihei Police District is a dedicated subdistrict of the Maui County Police Department serving South Maui. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The district covers Kihei, Wailea, and Makena, areas that see a mix of residential activity and high tourism traffic. MPD has staffed this district with approximately 33 personnel. The district currently operates out of a location in Kihei Town Center while a larger facility has been planned for future use.

All records requests for Kihei incidents route through MPD headquarters in Wailuku, not through the Kihei substation. The Records Section at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, handles all public records requests for Maui County including Kihei. The Records Section phone numbers are (808) 244-6345 and (808) 244-6355. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fax number for written requests is (808) 244-6418.

The MPD website at mauicounty.gov/police has current contact information for all MPD districts and the headquarters Records Section. For non-emergency calls in Kihei, reach MPD at the main line (808) 244-6400. For emergencies, call 911.

Kihei Arrest Records and Criminal History

Conviction-based criminal history for Kihei incidents goes through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HCJDC is the state-level repository for this data. Their main office is in Honolulu at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. The phone number is (808) 587-3279. They process name-based checks, fingerprint-based checks, and self-review requests. All three types of checks cover all Hawaii counties, including Maui and the Kihei area.

Non-conviction records are not public under Hawaii law. If an arrest did not result in a conviction, that data is restricted. Only authorized parties such as criminal justice agencies and certain employers with statutory access can see it. A standard records check will only show what HCJDC has on file as conviction data. Knowing this helps set the right expectations before you submit.

The public access site for in-person criminal history checks on Maui is at MPD headquarters, 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku. This is the Maui County location in the HCJDC statewide network. The fee is $25 per printout. For a name-based check, bring the subject's full name, date of birth, sex, and social security number. Staff at the site process the request and provide the printed result on the spot, during business hours.

The Maui County Police Department website is the official resource for MPD contact information, including the Records Section that handles Kihei police records requests.

The Maui County Police Department serves the Kihei Police District and handles all South Maui records requests through the MPD Records Section in Wailuku.

Online searches through the eCrim system at ecrim.ehawaii.gov give you a way to check conviction records without going in person. A name-based online search costs $5. A printed report costs $12. Payment is by credit card. eCrim covers all of Hawaii and works for checking Kihei-area conviction records the same as any other part of the state.

Requesting Kihei Police Reports

Police reports are different from criminal history records. A police report is the written account an officer creates at the scene or shortly after. It captures the facts of the incident. Criminal history is a separate data system. For a Kihei incident report, you contact MPD Records in Wailuku, not HCJDC. They are two different agencies with two different types of records.

To request a Kihei police report, call the MPD Records Section at (808) 244-6345. You can also submit a written request by mail to 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, or by fax to (808) 244-6418. Include the report number if you have it, or the date, time, and location of the incident along with names of people involved. Walk-in requests are accepted Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The standard response time is 10 business days under Hawaii's public records law.

Reports tied to open cases are generally held until the case closes. If you are a victim and need a copy sooner, ask the Records Section directly. Victims can sometimes get a partial copy for insurance or legal reasons before the full report becomes available. Reports released to the public are redacted to remove personal information for third parties. Bring your own photo ID when requesting records in person.

If you need to request records on behalf of someone else, bring a signed authorization letter from that person plus your own government-issued ID. This applies to walk-in requests and mailed requests alike. Without that documentation, MPD cannot release someone else's records to you.

Note: MPD does not accept records requests by phone. You need to submit in writing, in person, or by fax for a formal request to be processed.

Kihei Cases in the Second Circuit Court

Kihei criminal cases go to the Second Circuit Court in Wailuku. The courthouse is at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main phone is (808) 244-2929. Felony arrests and serious misdemeanor charges go to Circuit Court. Minor cases may be handled at the District Court level. If you want court documents from a Kihei arrest, the Second Circuit Court clerk's office is where to go.

The Hawaii State Judiciary's free public search tool, eCourt Kokua, lets you look up case records online at any hour. Go to courts.state.hi.us and search by name or case number. Results include charges filed, hearing dates, dispositions, and case status. Some cases are sealed or restricted. eCourt Kokua covers all five Hawaii counties including the Second Circuit on Maui.

For certified copies of court documents, visit the clerk's office at 2145 Main Street during business hours. Call (808) 244-2929 first to find out the current fee per page and what documentation you need to bring. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for in-person searches. The clerk can also help you understand which case number or filing you need if you're searching for a specific Kihei case.

The Ho'ohiki system, available through the same judiciary website, offers additional search options. You can set up a free account to receive case notifications and track active matters. This is useful when you want to follow an ongoing case tied to a Kihei arrest.

Kihei Arrestee Detention Records

People arrested in Kihei who cannot post bail are sent to the Maui Community Correctional Center. MCCC is at 600 Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI 96793. The phone number is (808) 243-5900. This is the pretrial detention facility for all of Maui County, managed by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety. MCCC holds people who are waiting for their court dates, not just those who have been convicted. Most arrests from the Kihei Police District that result in custody end up here before the person sees a judge.

To look up someone at MCCC or any other Hawaii state facility, use the inmate search at dps.hawaii.gov. Search by name or identification number to see current facility, custody status, and projected release date. If you have specific questions, call MCCC directly at (808) 243-5900.

Pretrial custody records and conviction records are separate things. MCCC holds people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial. That is not the same as a conviction in the HCJDC database. Use DPS for current custody information and HCJDC for conviction history.

Note: MCCC is located in Wailuku, approximately 10 miles from Kihei, making it the nearest pretrial facility for South Maui arrests.

Public Records Laws and Kihei Police Records

Two state laws govern access to Kihei police records. The first is the Uniform Information Practices Act at HRS Chapter 92F. UIPA is Hawaii's main public records statute. It requires government agencies to release records unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days. If a request gets denied, the agency must explain the reason in writing. You can then appeal to the Office of Information Practices.

The second law is HRS Chapter 846, which covers criminal history records. Under Section 846-9, conviction records are public. Non-conviction records are restricted. Chapter 846 defines who can access what type of data and what penalties apply for unlawful disclosure. Both laws apply uniformly across Hawaii, including Kihei and all other South Maui communities.

The Office of Information Practices handles appeals when a records request is denied. OIP is at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96813. Their phone is (808) 586-1400. Visit oip.hawaii.gov for model request letters, formal opinions on past UIPA cases, and guidance on how to challenge a denial. OIP can investigate whether an agency followed the law and issue binding opinions.

For Kihei records specifically, a written UIPA request to MPD at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, is the formal route. The Department of Law Enforcement UIPA request page has downloadable forms to help you draft a proper request. Be specific. Name the incident date, type, and parties involved. Include your preferred response format. A clear request processes faster and is less likely to result in a denial over vague or incomplete information.

Maui County Police Records

Kihei is part of Maui County, and the Kihei Police District operates under MPD jurisdiction. The Maui County police records page covers the full department structure, all public access sites, Second Circuit Court resources, and records request details for the entire island.

View Maui County Police Records

Nearby Cities

Kahului and Wailuku are the other qualifying cities on Maui. Hilo and the West Oahu cities below have similar police records processes under their respective county departments.