Find DUI Records in Honolulu County

Honolulu County DUI records are maintained by the Honolulu Police Department, the First Circuit Court, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. If you need to look up an OVUII arrest report, check a court case, or get an official criminal history record tied to a DUI charge in Honolulu County, each agency has its own process and fees. This guide covers where to go, what to ask for, and what to expect when you search for DUI records in Honolulu County.

HPD Records Division: DUI Arrest Reports

The Honolulu Police Department Records Division is the starting point for most DUI records requests in Honolulu County. This office handles police report copies for OVUII arrests and motor vehicle collision reports. The division is located at 801 South Beretania Street and is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on weekends and all state holidays. You can submit requests by mail or in person. There is no online request option at this time.

Fees are straightforward. Police report copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Colored copies run $0.65 per page. Verification letters start at $1.00 for the first page, plus $0.25 for each additional page. HPD only takes cash, check, or cashier's check made payable to the City and County of Honolulu. They do not accept credit cards, debit cards, or any form of online payment.

All reports are released under the Uniform Information Practices Act, known as UIPA or Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F-13. HPD redacts names, home addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and phone numbers from records before release. Full, unredacted reports are only released after a case is fully closed and all investigative steps are done. Keep in mind that HPD does not release court documents, TROs, injunctions, medical reports, clearance letters, or criminal abstracts. Those come from different agencies.

The HPD Records Division page outlines what the office handles and how to submit requests for police reports and body-worn camera footage in Honolulu County.

Knowing what HPD does and does not release will save you time when searching for DUI records in Honolulu County.

To request a police report, you must provide your name, phone number, and email. You also need the police report number, or the date, time, and location of the incident. State the type of report, the names of people involved, and whether you want police reports, body-worn camera video, or both. Mail-in requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Government agencies must submit requests on official letterhead with a signature. Requests involving juvenile suspects require a Family Court adjudication verification letter.

First Circuit Court: DUI Case Records

All DUI and OVUII cases in Honolulu County go through the First Circuit Court. This is the busiest judicial district in the state, and it has several courthouses spread across O'ahu. The main facility is at 1111 Alakea Street in downtown Honolulu. Other locations serve Pearl City, Kaneohe, Wahiawa, and the Kapolei area. Each handles cases for its region, though the case records are part of the unified court system.

You can search court records online through the Hawaii Judiciary's public access system. The court records search portal lets you look up cases by name or case number. For DUI cases, this can show you the charge, court date, outcome, and disposition. You can also check traffic case records for OVUII matters that moved through the traffic division.

The HPD Police Reports page explains how online citizen police reports are filed and what types of incidents qualify for that system in Honolulu County.

The online citizen report system is available Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and takes up to two business days; the caller ID for that system shows as (808) 768-0000.

Traffic abstracts cost $20 by mail. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a money order or cashier's check payable to District Court. You can also get traffic court reports in person for $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests. More details are on the traffic abstracts page from the Hawaii Judiciary.

How to Request DUI Records in Honolulu County

The right place to send your request depends on what type of DUI record you need. Police reports go to HPD. Court case records and traffic abstracts come from the First Circuit Court. Criminal history summaries come from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Each has its own forms, fees, and rules. Mixing them up is one of the most common mistakes people make when trying to get DUI records in Honolulu County.

For HPD police reports, mail or bring your written request to the Records Division at 801 South Beretania Street. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you submit by mail. You can also email public requests to hpdrecords@honolulu.gov. For body-worn camera video related to a DUI stop or arrest, send a separate request to hpdbodyworncamera@honolulu.gov. Processing times vary based on whether the case is closed and how much redaction is needed.

For court records, you can start with the free online search at the Hawaii Judiciary site. If you need certified copies or traffic abstracts, contact the courthouse where the case was heard. The traffic cases self-help page covers how to find and request these records. For administrative license revocation records tied to a DUI, the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO) handles those separately from criminal court.

HCJDC Criminal History Records

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, or HCJDC, is the state agency that handles official criminal history record checks. If you need a formal arrest record summary tied to a DUI charge in Honolulu County, this is the right place. HPD does not provide criminal background checks. The HCJDC does.

The HCJDC is located at 465 South King Street, Room 102, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main phone is (808) 587-3100, and the Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) unit can be reached at (808) 587-3279. You can find more information on their services at the HCJDC agency page and details on the check process at the criminal history records check page.

For online searches, the HCJDC operates the eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. Each name search costs $5. An official criminal history report costs $12. The CHRC Unit also processes background checks for City and County of Honolulu employment, taxi and PDD permits, weapons permits, and department IDs. These records are separate from court case records and HPD police reports. If you need all three, you will need to contact each agency separately.

The HPD OVUII Policy page details how officers process DUI stops and arrests in Honolulu County, which directly shapes what gets recorded and what records exist.

Understanding how HPD documents an OVUII stop tells you what records will be created and which agency holds them.

OVUII Enforcement and DUI Statistics

Hawaii uses the term OVUII, which stands for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. This covers suspected violations of Sections 291E-61, 291E-61.5, and 291E-64 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The full statute for the primary offense can be reviewed at HRS Section 291E-61. Drivers are charged under 291E-61 when their breath alcohol content is .08 or more. Those with a BrAC between .05 and .08 may still face charges if other evidence supports impairment. Drivers under age 21 can be charged under 291E-64 with a BrAC as low as .02.

When HPD makes an OVUII arrest, officers administer a Standardized Field Sobriety Test using HPD Form 424A. Breath testing happens at the nearest police facility with a Breath Alcohol Testing Instrument, known as a BATI. Blood testing takes place at the Central Receiving Division or another designated location. For suspected drug impairment, a Drug Recognition Expert, or DRE, may conduct an evaluation. Officers also use HPD Form 396K to inform drivers of implied consent rules and issue a Notice of Administrative Revocation using the AD-DUI Form 01. For habitual OVUII cases, the Vehicular Homicide Section is notified.

In 2023, HPD made 1,283 DUI arrests in Honolulu County. Of the 1,711 misdemeanor DUI cases finalized in the First Circuit Court during fiscal year 2022-2023, 989 resulted in convictions, a 57% conviction rate. By comparison, Maui County had an 87% rate, Hawaii island had 69%, and Kauai had 73%. Data from an ACLU Hawaii lawsuit also showed that the Honolulu Prosecutor's Office declined to file charges in roughly 80% of HPD's DUI arrests in 2023. These numbers shape how many DUI records are ultimately created versus how many arrests appear in court case databases.

HPD operates eight patrol districts across O'ahu. Each district has its own contact number for non-emergency inquiries. District 1 (Chinatown/Downtown) can be reached at 808-723-3311. District 2 (Wahiawa/Waialua) is at 808-723-8700. District 3 (Pearl City/Waipahu/Aiea) is at 808-723-8800. District 4 covers Kaneohe at 808-723-8640, Kailua at 808-723-8838, and Kahuku at 808-723-8650. District 5 (Kalihi/Kapalama/Moanalua) is at 808-723-8208. District 6 (Waikiki) is at 808-723-3345. District 7 (East Honolulu/Kaimuki) is at 808-723-3361. District 8 covers Kapolei at 808-723-8400 and Waianae at 808-723-8600.

DWI Court Program in Honolulu County

The First Circuit Court in Honolulu operates a DWI Court program aimed at repeat drunk driving offenders. It was set up under the Highway Safety Act of 1998, funded through 23 US Code 164. The program combines court supervision with substance abuse treatment, counseling, and ongoing monitoring. The goal is to cut individual recidivism rates among repeat DUI offenders in Honolulu County.

Participants in the DWI Court program may have case records spread across HPD, the First Circuit Court, and treatment providers. If you are researching a DUI case and the person is part of this program, the court case records at the First Circuit Court are the best place to start. The HCJDC eCrim portal can also show whether a criminal history record exists.

Cities in Honolulu County

DUI records for cities across O'ahu are handled through HPD and the First Circuit Court. Browse records information for communities in Honolulu County below.

Nearby Counties

DUI records in other Hawaii counties are handled by separate police departments and circuit courts. Find county-level information below.