Search Makakilo DUI Records

DUI records for Makakilo are split across three agencies: the Honolulu Police Department handles arrest reports, the Waianae District Court at Kapolei holds court case files, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center maintains statewide conviction records. Makakilo falls under HPD District 8, which covers the Kapolei, Waianae, and Makaha areas on Oahu's west side. This page explains how to get each type of DUI record, what fees apply, and where to submit your request.

HPD District 8: Arrest Reports for Makakilo DUI Cases

The Honolulu Police Department covers all of Oahu, including Makakilo. HPD District 8 serves the Kapolei, Waianae, and Makaha areas, which includes Makakilo. If you need a copy of a police report from a DUI or OVUII arrest that happened in Makakilo, you request it through the HPD Records Division, not the district station. The Records Division is the central office for all HPD report requests on the island.

The Records Division is at 801 South Beretania Street in Honolulu. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed on weekends and state holidays. You can submit your request in person or by mail. There is no online portal for police report requests. If you go in person, bring a valid photo ID and any information you have about the incident, such as a report number, date, time, and location of the arrest.

Report copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that. Colored copies run $0.65 per page. Payment must be by cash, check, or cashier's check made out to the City and County of Honolulu. Credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Records Division. Records are released under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F, which means personal details like Social Security numbers and dates of birth are redacted. Full reports are typically available only after a case is fully closed.

HPD arrest reports do not include court case information, conviction history, or license status. Those records come from other agencies covered later on this page. For DUI crashes in Makakilo, motor vehicle collision reports can also be requested through the Records Division at the same phone number.

The HPD police reports page details what to include in your request and what to expect in response for Makakilo DUI arrest reports.

Check the HPD records page before submitting your request so you have all the right information ready.

Waianae District Court at Kapolei: DUI Court Records Serving Makakilo

Makakilo DUI and OVUII cases are handled by the Waianae Division of the District Court, which holds court at the Kapolei courthouse. This is the location where traffic matters, including DUI charges, are filed and heard for the west Oahu area. The courthouse is at 4675 Kapolei Parkway in Kapolei. Public counter hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) at this location handles traffic abstract requests and other court-related traffic record needs for Makakilo residents. The TVB is also at 4675 Kapolei Parkway and can be reached at (808) 954-8575. If you need to pay a DUI-related fine or handle a traffic citation tied to a Makakilo case, the TVB Waianae Division is where to go.

Traffic abstracts are the standard document used for DUI record searches. An abstract shows all alleged moving violations and any convictions on record, including OVUII cases, along with any administrative license revocations. The cost is $20 per abstract. To request one by mail, 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. In-person requests can be made at the TVB counter during business hours.

Traffic court reports are also available and include equipment and parking violations in addition to moving violations. These cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Traffic court reports must be obtained in person with valid photo ID. They cannot be requested by mail.

The Hawaii State Judiciary traffic abstracts page has instructions and fee information for ordering abstracts by mail or in person at the Kapolei courthouse for Makakilo cases.

Review the traffic abstracts page before mailing your request to make sure you include everything needed for a Makakilo court record search.

eCourt Kokua: Free Online DUI Case Lookup for Makakilo

eCourt Kokua is the Hawaii State Judiciary's free public case search tool. It lets you look up traffic and DUI case records online without going to a courthouse or paying a fee. The system covers all district courts in Hawaii, so Makakilo DUI cases filed at the Kapolei courthouse are included. You can search by name or case number and see charge information, hearing dates, and case status.

eCourt Kokua results are not certified records. They are informational only. If you need an official document to submit to a court, employer, or licensing board, you will need a certified traffic abstract or a court-issued record from the TVB. But for a quick check on a Makakilo DUI case, eCourt Kokua is a useful starting point and costs nothing.

You can access eCourt Kokua directly at the Hawaii State Judiciary traffic case records page. No account or login is needed. The system is available during standard online service hours.

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center: DUI Conviction Records

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) is the official statewide source for criminal conviction records, including DUI and OVUII convictions tied to Makakilo cases. The HCJDC only provides records on adult convictions. Arrests that did not result in conviction and cases still pending are not available to the general public through this office.

HCJDC is at 465 South King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main phone number is (808) 587-3100. The Criminal History Record Checks Unit can be reached directly at (808) 587-3279. If you are not sure which search type fits your needs, call the CHRC unit before submitting anything.

The eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov allows you to search by name, date of birth, Social Security number, and gender. A name-based search costs $5.00. If you want a full official eCrim report with complete results, that costs $12. Both the search and the report must be purchased in a single session. If you log out or stay idle for more than 30 minutes, the search is lost and you have to start over. For most Makakilo DUI record checks, a name-based search through eCrim will cover what you need.

The HCJDC also offers fingerprint-based background checks for more comprehensive results. These take longer and require submitting fingerprint cards. For straightforward DUI conviction lookups tied to Makakilo, the eCrim name search or an in-person visit to the HCJDC office is usually sufficient.

OVUII Law: Hawaii DUI Offenses and Penalties

Hawaii does not use the term "DUI" in its statutes. The offense is called Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, or OVUII. It is defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291E-61. A driver commits OVUII by operating or assuming physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, or .08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath. Both standards can be used by prosecutors.

First-time OVUII penalties cannot be suspended or deferred. They include mandatory enrollment in a 14-hour substance abuse rehabilitation program, license revocation for one to eighteen months, installation of an ignition interlock device during 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. A judge can order any combination of these. There is no option to avoid all penalties on a first offense.

Second OVUII convictions within 10 years carry 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 offense within 10 years is treated as a Class C felony under Section 291E-61.5, known as habitual OVUII. That charge can result in up to five years in prison, vehicle forfeiture, and mandatory substance abuse treatment. Makakilo OVUII cases are prosecuted by the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

ADLRO: Administrative License Revocation in Makakilo Cases

An OVUII arrest in Makakilo triggers two separate legal tracks at the same time. The criminal case moves through the district court. The administrative case is handled by the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office, or ADLRO. Each track can result in a separate penalty, and one outcome does not cancel the other.

ADLRO has 8 days from the date of arrest to decide whether to revoke a driver's license. If it decides to revoke, that decision is mailed to the address the driver gave to police at the time of arrest. The revocation can start as early as 30 days from the arrest. Drivers have the right to request a hearing before the revocation takes effect, and that request must be made quickly after receiving the revocation notice. ADLRO also issues ignition interlock permits and employee driver's permits to eligible drivers whose licenses are under revocation, which lets some people continue to drive for work under restricted conditions.

ADLRO operates within the Hawaii State Judiciary system. The office can be reached at (808) 534-6800. Filings can be submitted by email to respondents.ADLRO@courts.hawaii.gov in PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG format. The ADLRO page on the Hawaii State Judiciary website explains the full revocation timeline, how to request a hearing, and how ignition interlock permits work for Makakilo residents affected by an OVUII arrest.

DUI Conviction Rates in Honolulu County

Makakilo DUI cases are part of the First Circuit Court system, which covers all of Oahu. 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 well below the statewide average for the same period. Maui County had a conviction rate of 87%, Kauai came in at 73%, and Hawaii island was at 69%.

During that same year, HPD made 1,283 DUI arrests across Oahu. The Honolulu Prosecutor's Office declined to file charges in a large share of those cases. Not every arrest becomes a court case, and not every court case ends in conviction. This is why searching both HPD arrest records and the court case system separately gives you the most complete picture of a person's DUI record tied to Makakilo.

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