Search Kaneohe DUI Records

DUI records in Kaneohe are split across three agencies: the Honolulu Police Department, the Kaneohe District Court, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Kaneohe falls under HPD District 4, which covers the Windward side of Oahu, and OVUII arrests here go through the Kaneohe District Court at Abner Paki Hale on Po'okela Street. This guide walks through each source, what records they hold, what it costs to get them, and how the process works.

HPD District 4: DUI Arrest Records for Kaneohe

Kaneohe is served by Honolulu Police Department District 4, which covers the Windward Oahu area including Kaneohe, Kailua, and Kahuku. If there was a DUI or OVUII arrest in Kaneohe, the police report was generated by an HPD District 4 officer. The actual records, though, are not held at the district station. All HPD police report requests go through the central Records Division in downtown Honolulu, regardless of which district made the arrest.

You can reach HPD District 4 directly at 808-723-8640 for general questions about an incident in the area. For the actual report copy, contact the Records Division. The office is at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Requests go in person or by mail. There is no online form for police report submissions.

Report copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Colored copies are $0.65 per page. Pay by cash, check, or cashier's check made out to the City and County of Honolulu. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. All records released under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F have personal details like Social Security numbers and dates of birth removed before they go out. Full reports are only available after a case is fully closed.

HPD does not hold court files, criminal abstracts, or clearance letters. Those come from the Kaneohe District Court and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, described in later sections. When you request a report, have the police report number or the date, time, and location of the incident on hand. For crashes involving a DUI in Kaneohe, you can request motor vehicle collision reports through the same Records Division line at 808-723-3258.

The HPD police reports page outlines the full process for requesting DUI arrest reports, including what details to include in your request and how long to expect to wait.

Review the HPD records page before you submit so you know exactly what to include and what to expect in return.

Kaneohe District Court and Traffic Violations Bureau

DUI and OVUII cases filed in Kaneohe go through the Kaneohe District Court, which is part of the First Circuit Court system. The courthouse is called Abner Paki Hale and is located at 45-939 Po'okela Street in Kaneohe. The Traffic Violations Bureau for the Windward side also operates out of the same building. In-person services run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This is the key difference from most other Oahu cities. Most Honolulu County DUI records flow through the downtown Honolulu courthouse. Kaneohe has its own district court, which means traffic abstracts, court case lookups, and TVB requests for Windward Oahu incidents can be handled locally rather than requiring a trip downtown. That said, certified copies of court documents may still need to go through the circuit court clerks office at a different location depending on the type of record.

Traffic abstracts show all alleged moving violations and convictions on a driver's record, including OVUII, along with any administrative license revocations. The fee is $20 per abstract. You can get one in person at the TVB or by mail. For mail requests, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, a money order or cashier's check for $20 payable to District Court, and the person's full name, date of birth, and driver's license number. Personal checks are not accepted.

Traffic court reports are a more detailed document that includes equipment and parking citations alongside moving violations. These cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page. Traffic court reports must be picked up in person with valid photo ID and cannot be mailed.

Court cases can also be viewed for free through eCourt Kokua at the Hawaii State Judiciary traffic abstracts page, which also lists instructions for ordering abstracts by mail or in person at any district court location including Kaneohe.

The Judiciary site lists all district court TVB locations, fees, and mail-in instructions, including the Kaneohe division at Abner Paki Hale.

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center: DUI Conviction Records

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) is the statewide source for criminal conviction records. If you want to know whether someone has an OVUII or DUI conviction in Hawaii, including cases filed in Kaneohe, the HCJDC is the right place to search. The center only shows adult conviction data. Arrests that did not result in conviction, and cases still pending in court, are not available to the public through this office.

The HCJDC is located at 465 South King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main phone is (808) 587-3100. The Criminal History Record Checks Unit can be reached directly at (808) 587-3279. Walk-in requests are accepted, or you can use the eCrim online portal.

The eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov lets you search by name, date of birth, Social Security number, and gender. Each search costs $5.00. If you want an official eCrim report with full results, that costs $12. Both the search and the report purchase have to happen in the same logged-in session. If you log out or stay idle for more than 30 minutes, the session ends and you have to start over and pay again.

Fingerprint-based background checks are also available through the HCJDC and are more thorough than name-based searches. They take longer to process and require fingerprint cards. For most Kaneohe DUI record searches, the name-based eCrim search or an in-person request at the HCJDC office will cover what you need.

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center page explains how to request a criminal history record check, what is included, and how the eCrim portal works.

OVUII Law: What Hawaii's DUI Statute Says

Hawaii uses the term "Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant" (OVUII) for what most states call DUI. The offense is defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291E-61. A driver commits OVUII if they operate or assume physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol level of .08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, or .08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath.

First-offense penalties cannot be suspended or reduced to probation. They include mandatory completion of a 14-hour substance abuse rehabilitation program, license revocation for one to eighteen months, installation of an ignition interlock device for the revocation period, and one of the following: 72 hours of community service, 48 hours to 5 days in jail, or a fine between $250 and $1,000. These are the minimum consequences. Judges can impose more severe penalties within the statutory range based on the facts of the case.

A second OVUII conviction within 10 years brings at least 30 days in jail, 240 hours of community service, a fine of $500 to $1,500, and a two-year license suspension. A third or subsequent conviction becomes a Class C Felony under HRS Section 291E-61.5. That carries up to five years in prison, license revocation of one to five years, possible vehicle forfeiture, and mandatory substance abuse treatment. Kaneohe OVUII cases are prosecuted by the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Administrative License Revocation: ADLRO Process

An OVUII arrest in Kaneohe triggers two separate proceedings at the same time. The criminal case runs through the Kaneohe District Court. The administrative case runs through the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office, known as ADLRO. These two processes are independent. Each one can produce a separate penalty, and the outcome of one does not control the outcome of the other.

ADLRO has 8 days from the date of arrest to decide whether to revoke the driver's license. If revocation is ordered, the decision is mailed to the address the driver gave to police at the time of arrest. The revocation can take effect as early as 30 days from the arrest date. Drivers have the right to request a hearing before the revocation starts. ADLRO also issues ignition interlock permits and employee driver's permits to eligible drivers under revocation who need to continue driving for work.

The ADLRO can be reached at (808) 534-6800. Filings can be submitted by email in PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG format to respondents.ADLRO@courts.hawaii.gov. The office operates within the Hawaii State Judiciary system and handles revocation cases for all of Oahu, including Kaneohe and the Windward side.

The ADLRO page on the Hawaii State Judiciary website explains the revocation timeline, how to request a hearing, and how ignition interlock permits work for Kaneohe residents whose licenses are under revocation.

eCourt Kokua: Free Online Case Lookup

eCourt Kokua is the Hawaii State Judiciary's free public case search tool. It covers traffic and criminal cases from all Hawaii district courts, including the Kaneohe District Court. You can look up a case by name, case number, or citation number. The results show case status, hearing dates, charges, and whether a conviction occurred. This is not a certified copy of the record. It is a public-facing summary drawn from the court's database.

eCourt Kokua is a good first step before paying for an official traffic abstract or HCJDC report. If you find the case you are looking for, you can note the case number and use that to order the official records. If the case is not showing, it could mean it has not been entered yet, it was filed under a different name, or the case is sealed. For confirmed results, you still need to order through the TVB or HCJDC.

The Hawaii State Judiciary traffic case records page links directly to eCourt Kokua and explains what types of cases are included and how to search by each field. Kaneohe District Court records are included in the system alongside all other First Circuit locations.

DUI Conviction Rates in the First Circuit

Kaneohe DUI cases are filed in the First Circuit Court, which covers all of Oahu including Honolulu County. In fiscal year 2022-2023, the First Circuit finalized 1,711 misdemeanor DUI cases. Of those, 989 resulted in convictions, a rate of 57%. That is notably lower than other Hawaii circuits. Maui County had a conviction rate of 87% that same year, Kauai was at 73%, and Hawaii island was at 69%. The lower rate in the First Circuit reflects both the volume of cases and the structure of how the Honolulu Prosecutor's Office handles intake decisions.

The Honolulu Police Department made 1,283 DUI arrests in that same fiscal year. The prosecutor's office declined to file charges in roughly 80% of those arrests. Not every arrest becomes a court case, and not every court case ends in a conviction. This is why searching both the HPD arrest records and the court system separately gives a more complete picture of a person's DUI history in Kaneohe or anywhere else on Oahu.

Nearby Cities in Honolulu County

All cities listed above are in Honolulu County and are served by the First Circuit Court and the Honolulu Police Department.