Search Wailuku DUI Records

DUI records in Wailuku are handled by the Maui County Police Department, the Second Circuit Court at Hoapili Hale, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County, and both the police headquarters and the district courthouse sit right in town. This guide covers how to get arrest reports, court records, traffic abstracts, and criminal history records tied to DUI and OVUII cases in Wailuku.

Maui County Police Department Headquarters

The Maui County Police Department (MPD) headquarters is located in Wailuku, which makes it easy to request DUI arrest records without traveling across the island. MPD is the agency that responds to OVUII calls, makes arrests, and writes the police reports that become part of the official DUI record. If you need a copy of an arrest report from a DUI incident on Maui, the Records Section at MPD headquarters is the right starting point.

The Records Section accepts requests in person and by fax. There is no online submission option for police reports. Hours are limited, so you need to plan ahead. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is closed on Fridays, weekends, and state holidays. That is a narrower window than most people expect. If you show up on a Friday, you will need to come back the following Monday.

When you contact MPD, have the police report number ready if you have it. If you don't, provide the date, time, and location of the incident. MPD does not handle court records or conviction history. Those come from the Second Circuit Court and HCJDC, which are covered below. The Records Section also handles firearms-related records, which is why the contact email includes the word "Firearms." Do not let that throw you off. It is the correct contact for general records requests.

The Maui County Police Department website provides additional guidance on how to submit a records request and what information to include.

Check the MPD site before you fax or visit so you know exactly what to bring and how long to expect the process to take.

Wailuku District Court and Traffic Violations Bureau

All DUI and OVUII cases in Wailuku and across Maui County are filed in the Second Circuit Court. The Wailuku District Court, housed inside Hoapili Hale, sits right in downtown Wailuku. You don't need to travel to another town to deal with court records or traffic matters. The Traffic Violations Bureau is also at this same location, so traffic abstracts, payment of fines, and court case lookups can all be handled in one trip.

In-person services run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The court closes at 1 p.m., which is earlier than most people assume. If you arrive after 1 p.m., you will be turned away. Plan accordingly, especially if you are coming from another part of Maui.

A traffic abstract is the most commonly requested document for DUI record searches. It shows all alleged moving violations, convictions, and administrative license revocations tied to a driver's record in Hawaii. OVUII convictions appear on traffic abstracts. The cost is $20. You can request one in person at the Traffic Violations Bureau at Hoapili Hale, or by mail. Mail requests require a self-addressed stamped envelope, a money order or cashier's check for $20 made payable to District Court, and the person's full name, date of birth, and driver's license number. Personal checks are not accepted.

Driver history records are a different document. They show citation and preliminary conviction data and are used mainly by commercial drivers and employers in transportation. The fee is $9. You can request a driver history record at Hoapili Hale or at any other district court location in the state.

Court cases can be viewed for free online through eCourt Kokua. The Hawaii State Judiciary traffic case records page has the link to the eCourt Kokua system and explains what data is available, including Wailuku DUI cases from the Second Circuit.

The eCourt Kokua system lets you search Wailuku DUI case records by name or case number at no cost, though the results are not certified copies.

DUI Conviction Rate in Maui County

Maui County had the highest DUI conviction rate in the state in fiscal year 2022-2023, at 87%. That means nearly nine out of ten DUI cases that went through the Second Circuit Court ended in a conviction. By comparison, the First Circuit in Honolulu had a conviction rate of 57% during the same period, Kauai was at 73%, and Hawaii island was at 69%.

Wailuku District Court handles the initial proceedings for most Maui DUI cases. Felony OVUII cases, including habitual offender charges, move to the circuit court level. The high conviction rate reflects how seriously Maui County prosecutors pursue these cases. If you are searching DUI records for a case that originated in Wailuku, there is a high chance a conviction appears in the record. That said, not every DUI arrest becomes a court case, and not every court filing results in conviction. Checking both MPD arrest records and the court system separately gives you the clearest picture.

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center: Conviction Records

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) is the statewide source for criminal conviction records, including DUI and OVUII convictions from Wailuku and the rest of Maui County. The HCJDC is located in Honolulu but handles records from across the state. If you want to know whether a specific person has a DUI conviction on their Hawaii criminal record, this is the agency to contact.

HCJDC only shows adult conviction data. Cases that are still pending, arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and juvenile records are not available through a standard public search. The center maintains permanent records for felony convictions, 25-year records for misdemeanors, and shorter retention periods for traffic cases and dismissed matters under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.5.

The eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov lets you search by name, date of birth, Social Security number, and gender. Each search costs $5. If you want an official report with the full results, the cost is $12. Both must be completed in the same logged-in session. The system logs you out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and any unsaved search results are lost. Pay for the official report before you close out of the results screen.

HCJDC also offers fingerprint-based background checks, which are more thorough than name-based searches. These take longer to process and require fingerprint cards to be submitted. For most DUI record searches tied to Wailuku cases, the eCrim name search or an in-person request at the HCJDC office is enough.

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center page explains how to request a criminal history record check, how eCrim works, and what a standard report includes.

OVUII Law and DUI Penalties

Hawaii calls its drunk driving law "Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant," or OVUII. The offense is defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291E-61. A driver commits OVUII when they operate or assume physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or when their blood alcohol content is .08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, or .08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath.

First-time penalties cannot be suspended or deferred through probation. They include a mandatory 14-hour substance abuse rehabilitation program, license revocation for one to eighteen months, an ignition interlock device requirement during the revocation period, and one of three options: 72 hours of community service, 48 hours to 5 days in jail, or a fine between $250 and $1,000. A second offense within ten years is more serious. It carries at least 30 days in jail, 240 hours of community service, a fine of $500 to $1,500, and a two-year license suspension.

Habitual OVUII applies after three prior DUI convictions and is charged as a Class C Felony. Penalties include up to five years in prison, license revocation for one to five years, possible vehicle forfeiture, and mandatory substance abuse treatment. Cases at that level move out of district court and are handled at the circuit court level.

Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office

An OVUII arrest in Wailuku triggers two separate processes at the same time. The criminal case moves through district or circuit court. The administrative case runs separately through the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office, known as ADLRO. Both can result in independent penalties, and the outcomes don't depend on each other.

ADLRO has 8 days from the arrest date to decide whether to revoke the driver's license. If it decides to proceed, the revocation notice is mailed to the address the driver gave police at the time of arrest. The actual revocation typically begins around 30 days from the arrest date. Drivers have the right to request a hearing before the revocation takes effect. ADLRO also issues ignition interlock permits and employee driver's permits to eligible drivers who are under revocation but still need to drive for work.

ADLRO operates within the Hawaii State Judiciary system. The main contact number is 808-534-6800. Filings can be submitted by email in PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG format to respondents.ADLRO@courts.hawaii.gov. The ADLRO page on the Hawaii State Judiciary website explains the full revocation timeline, hearing process, and permit options for drivers in Wailuku and the rest of Maui County.

Records Retention and What Gets Kept

Not all DUI records are kept forever. Hawaii has rules about how long different types of records stay on file, set out in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.5. Knowing the retention schedule helps you understand what will or won't show up in a search.

Felony OVUII convictions are kept permanently. That means a habitual offender conviction from Wailuku will appear in a criminal history search indefinitely. Misdemeanor convictions, which cover most standard DUI cases, are kept for 25 years. Traffic cases that did not result in a conviction are held for 7 years. Dismissed cases and arrests that did not go to court are retained for 5 to 10 years depending on the charge type, after which they may be purged from the record. If you are doing a search and a case does not appear, it may have been purged rather than never filed.

The Hawaii State Judiciary traffic abstracts page describes how traffic conviction data is maintained and what appears on a standard traffic abstract requested from Hoapili Hale in Wailuku.

Review the traffic abstracts page to understand what types of DUI records will appear, how long they stay on file, and what the abstract does and does not include.

Nearby Cities in Maui County

Both cities above are in Maui County and are served by the Second Circuit Court and the Maui County Police Department, the same agencies that handle DUI records in Wailuku.