Hawaii Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Hawaii criminal records.

Some criminal records in Hawaii are available through one of two database systems: Ho`ohiki and Court Connect. Both databases contain information from official records but they are by no means a complete accounting of all information from Hawaii criminal records that are available to the public. Data entry into the Ho`ohiki database began at different times for each of the different circuits, therefore a specific case's inclusion in the system depends on where and when that case was originally filed. Therefore a document not being present on the database system should not be taken as proof that such a document does not exist.

All case information on criminal records in Hawaii is provided on an 'as is' basis, with no warranty expressed or implied. Certified Hawaii criminal records are available in paper form from each local courthouse and only those certified copies are accepted as real documents for any legal purpose. For that reason, weigh your options carefully depending on the needs for your particular purpose.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the Hawaii Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

If a person has committed a crime that has resulted in a conviction, the document is considered part of the public record in the state of Hawai'i and is open and available to anyone who wishes to see it. The simple form to order can be downloaded, filled out and mailed in for a cost of $20. There is also an eCrim site that automates the process for $15. For more information visit: Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center