Hawaii Busted Mugshots
Hawaii busted mugshots and arrest records come from the four county police departments and the statewide system run by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Use this page to find out where to search, what shows up, and how much it costs. You can look up recent arrests, booking photos, and case status by name or case number. The state puts conviction records online through eCrim, while each county police department posts its own arrest log. Court files are open through eCourt Kokua. The steps below show you where to start your search.
Hawaii Busted Mugshots Overview
Hawaii Busted Mugshots at HCJDC
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs as the main state hub for Hawaii busted mugshots and arrest records. It sits inside the Department of the Attorney General. The office is at the Kekuanaoa Building, 465 S. King Street, Room 102, in Honolulu. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m. Call (808) 587-3279 for criminal history checks. Call (808) 587-3348 for expungement work. The HCJDC is the central source for all state-level arrest data. Learn more at the HCJDC main portal.
HCJDC is set up under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 846. The office runs the statewide criminal history record system, the state fingerprint system (AFIS), the sex offender registry, and the Adult Criminal Conviction Information web site known as eCrim. Records from every county police department flow into this same hub. That is why an arrest in Hilo and one in Lihue both end up in the same state file.
The HCJDC records page for Hawaii busted mugshots splits data into two groups. Conviction records are public. Non-conviction and pending records are not. You can look up, print, or pay for conviction files. Non-conviction files are held back from the public under state law. For a full list of what counts as public, read the HCJDC criminal history FAQ.
The HCJDC front desk sits inside the Kekuanaoa Building in downtown Honolulu. You can walk in to pay for a name check, drop off a form, or pick up a printed result. Staff can also explain what each field on a record means.
The image below shows the HCJDC main portal page. It is the front door to every state-level tool for Hawaii busted mugshots and arrest records. Visit the HCJDC site to see the live version.
HCJDC is the one stop most people start with before going to a county site.
Note: Conviction records are open to the public. Non-conviction and pending arrest files stay confidential under Hawaii law.
eCrim Online Mugshot Search
eCrim is the state website for adult criminal conviction info. It lets you run a name check from home. The search fields are name, social security number, date of birth, and gender. Each search costs $5.00. An official report costs $12. You pay by credit or debit card only. Results come up on screen right after you pay. You can print the hit from the receipt page. Sessions time out after 30 minutes, so finish your work in one sitting. Read the criminal history FAQ for detail.
Here is how an eCrim search runs. You type in a name. The system looks for matches in the HCJDC file. If nothing shows up, you get a "No Criminal Convictions Found" note. That is still a valid result. If a hit comes back, you can click "Add to Cart" and pay the $12 to pull the full report. The full report is what most people use when they need a printed record for a court filing or personal use. For data questions, call (808) 587-3279. For tech problems, call (808) 695-4620.
Name-based checks on eCrim are not as strong as a print check. People often use fake names at the time of arrest. To cut down on false matches, the tool lets you add more fields like birth date and social security number.
The eCrim web site works under Hawaii Revised Statutes ยง 846-2.7. That statute lets the state share conviction info with the public. It does not reach juvenile files or out-of-state arrests. Those live in other systems. The HCJDC cannot pull FBI data with a name check alone.
The image below shows the criminal history FAQ page from HCJDC. It spells out how eCrim works and what fees apply. Review the full HCJDC FAQ before you start.
Keep the FAQ page open while you run your first eCrim search.
Public Access Sites for Hawaii Busted Mugshots
If you do not want to pay online, you can walk into a Public Access Site. These are places where HCJDC has set up a kiosk or front counter that prints conviction records. Each printout costs $25.00. The sites sit inside the HCJDC office, the four county police departments, and the Kona sub-station. You can use them for any Hawaii busted mugshots search on the state file. Review the full list on the public access sites page.
Here is where you can go in person:
- HCJDC at 465 S. King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, (808) 587-3279
- Honolulu Police Department at 801 S. Beretania Street, (808) 529-3191
- Hawaii Police Department at 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, (808) 961-2233
- Kona Police Station at 74-5221 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, (808) 326-4646 ext. 286
- Kauai County Police Department at 3990 Kaana Street, Lihue, (808) 241-1661
- Maui County Police Department at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, (808) 244-6345
These sites are good when you want a printed copy you can hand to a court or an out-of-state agency. They are also helpful when the eCrim site is down or when you need help from staff to read the record.
The image below shows the public access sites page from HCJDC. It is the same list with hours and notes about state holidays. See the live page for any updates.
Call the site first to check hours before you drive over.
Hawaii State Judiciary and eCourt Kokua
Hawaii busted mugshots and booking files tie into court records through the state Judiciary. The court system has a Supreme Court, the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Family Courts, and District Courts. All criminal cases get filed in one of four circuits. The First Circuit covers Oahu. The Second Circuit covers Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. The Third Circuit covers Hawaii Island. The Fifth Circuit covers Kauai and Niihau. Visit the Hawaii State Judiciary site for case links and forms.
eCourt Kokua is the online portal for case files. You can look up traffic cases, District Court criminal cases, Circuit Court criminal cases, and some appellate files. Search fields are party name, case number, or attorney name. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 4 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to midnight. The system works best on desktop Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Full detail on how it runs is on the eCourt Kokua page.
Fees for document downloads are flat for short files. A 1 to 30 page file costs $3.00. Each page past 30 costs $0.10. For a high-volume user, a quarterly sub costs $125 and a yearly sub costs $500. These payments are not refundable. If no PDF icon shows on the docket line, the file is not online and you need to go to the courthouse.
eCourt Kokua shows party names, charges, hearing dates, status, and dispositions. Sealed cases and confidential files do not show up. Older case files have a cut-off date too. District Court civil files before October 7, 2019 are not online. Circuit Court civil files before October 28, 2019 are not online. Family Court civil files before April 25, 2022 are not online. For older files, request a paper copy from the clerk.
The image below is the eCourt Kokua system availability page. Review the court records search guide too.
Use eCourt Kokua when you want the court side of the case, not just the booking.
The next image shows the criminal case records search guide from the Judiciary. Both pages work together.
If you hit a dead end online, call the Judiciary at (808) 539-4909.
The judiciary view links straight to the full case picture at the main courts site.
This page is also where you find forms, fee waivers, and the clerk office for each circuit.
UIPA and Public Records Access
The public's right to see arrest info and Hawaii busted mugshots runs through the Uniform Information Practices Act, also called the UIPA. It lives in HRS Chapter 92F. The law says all state and county records are open unless a rule closes them. Section 92F-12(a)(5) spells out that arrest info is public. That clause is why county police post arrest logs and why HCJDC puts conviction files on eCrim.
The Office of Information Practices runs the UIPA. OIP is not a court and does not sue agencies. It gives advice, runs training, and handles appeals. If an agency turns down a record request, you can ask OIP to review the denial. Email oip@hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-1400. Staff usually reply within a day. Visit the OIP main page for forms and guidance.
Section 92F-13 lists what stays closed. It blocks records that would be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, records tied to ongoing law work, and records shut by other laws. Section 92F-17 sets penalty for a staff member who shares a confidential file on purpose. That is a misdemeanor under state law. Read the UIPA rules and opinions page for more.
The image below is the OIP home page. You can start any UIPA question here.
OIP also posts past rulings that show how similar record requests have been handled.
The next image shows the UIPA public records law page with the full text.
Skim section 92F-11 and 92F-12 before you file a first request.
And the next image shows the direct disclosure rules under HRS 92F-12 on the state capitol site.
This clause is the one that makes arrest data public.
The full Chapter 92F page ties everything together.
This is the statute the county police and HCJDC both rely on when they post records online.
Expungement of Hawaii Busted Mugshots
Some arrests can come off the file through expungement. Expungement wipes the record from the HCJDC state repository. It is open only when the arrest did not lead to a conviction. The rules live in HRS Chapter 831, section 3.2. You apply through the HCJDC Expungement Section at 465 S. King St., Room 102, Honolulu 96813. Call (808) 587-3348 for status.
The fee is $35 for a first request and $50 for any later one. Payment must be a money order or cashier's check made out to the "State of Hawaii." Personal checks are not taken. A $10 admin fee is inside the total. It takes about 120 days to get a final answer. If the request is denied, you get a letter in the mail. Read the expungement FAQ for steps.
Act 003 of 2025 changed how the court side works. For orders signed on or after July 1, 2025, HCJDC now sends the order straight to the Judiciary. The court then seals related case files on its own under HRS 831-3.2(f). If your order is older, you still need to ask the court to seal the file yourself.
Some arrests can never be expunged. Those are felony or misdemeanor arrests where the case ended in bail forfeiture, cases where the person left the state to avoid prosecution, cases where the person was involuntarily hospitalized, and pardoned charges. Pardons do not erase the arrest. They stay on the record with a note that says "pardoned."
Note: Expungement clears the state HCJDC file but not always the court file. Older orders still need a separate court motion to seal case papers.
Here is the expungements page.
It has the forms and a short how-to.
The FAQ walks through the common questions.
This is the best page to check first if you are new to the process.
The full Chapter 831 text is at the state capitol site.
Read section 831-3.2 for the list of what qualifies.
Hawaii Corrections and Inmate Records
Jail records make up the other side of Hawaii busted mugshots. Booking photos and custody info sit with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. DCR was set up on January 1, 2024 when the old Department of Public Safety split. DCR runs pre-trial jails in each county and the state prisons. It also posts an online inmate lookup. Go to the DCR main page for the search tool.
The four main jail facilities are:
- Oahu Community Correctional Center at 2199 Kamehameha Highway, Honolulu, (808) 832-1777
- Maui Community Correctional Center at 600 Waiale Drive, Wailuku, (808) 243-5101
- Hawaii Community Correctional Center at 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, (808) 933-0431
- Kauai Community Correctional Center in Lihue
Inmate records on the DCR site show name, booking number, charges, custody level, and a projected release date. The data links to the county where the arrest came in. Sentenced state inmates can move to Halawa Correctional Facility on Oahu or to a mainland contract prison. That is why the address in a record may not match where the arrest was.
The Hawaii Paroling Authority handles parole and pardon applications at (808) 587-1300. A pardon does not strip the record. The arrest stays on file with a pardon note. For info on parole hearings, check the DCR site or call the Paroling Authority office.
Below is the DCR home page. It links to the inmate search and the facility pages.
The DCR site also has visit rules for each jail.
The next image shows the Paroling Authority page.
Use it to find hearing schedules and pardon forms.
Department of Law Enforcement and Attorney General
The state law work splits across two offices. The Department of Law Enforcement runs the Sheriff Division, the Narcotics Enforcement Division, and the Criminal Investigative Division. The Sheriff gives court security, moves inmates, and serves papers. Call the Sheriff records office at (808) 587-5121 for arrest files or transport logs. NED can be reached at (808) 837-8470. CID is at (808) 587-5050. DLE arrests end up in the same state HCJDC file as county arrests.
The Hawaii Attorney General is the chief law officer of the state. The office sits at 425 Queen Street in Honolulu and can be reached at (808) 586-1500. HCJDC sits inside the AG's office, so all state busted mugshots tie back here. The AG also runs Child Support Enforcement, Medicaid Fraud Control, and Tobacco Enforcement. Legal opinions from the AG are treated as binding unless a court overturns them. Under HRS Chapter 846, the AG and HCJDC have the job of keeping the statewide repository clean.
Here is the DLE page. It shows all divisions under one roof.
DLE took over the state law enforcement side of the old DPS on January 1, 2024.
The AG main page is the top of the legal chain.
Free interpreter service is on the main line for people who need help in other languages.
HRS Chapter 846 is the main law behind all of this work.
Read 846-2 and 846-9 first to see how conviction and non-conviction files get split.
Fees for Hawaii Busted Mugshots
Fees for Hawaii busted mugshots and arrest records are flat and clear. HCJDC staff name checks cost $30 each. A fingerprint check in person is $55. A fingerprint check by mail is $35. A certification of a record is $20. A roll of prints costs $25. Sex offender printouts are free. For any of these, pay with a money order or cashier's check made out to "State of Hawaii."
County police reports cost $5 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Court document copies on eCourt Kokua cost $3 for a 1 to 30 page run and $0.10 for each page after. A public access site printout costs $25. An eCrim online search is $5. An eCrim full report is $12. Call (808) 587-3279 if you have a fee question.
The full fee list is in the HCJDC FAQ and on the eCourt Kokua page. Fees change from time to time so check both pages before you send a payment.
Browse Hawaii Busted Mugshots by County
Each Hawaii county runs its own arrest log and records division. Pick a county below to find local police, court, and jail info.
Hawaii Busted Mugshots in Major Cities
Cities in Hawaii do not have their own police. County police cover each town. Pick a city below to find the district station and the court that takes those arrests.