Find DUI Records in Kalawao County
Kalawao County DUI records are not held by a county police department or a county court, because Kalawao County has neither. This is the smallest county by population in the United States, and all law enforcement and judicial services for the Kalaupapa Peninsula are handled through Maui County and the State of Hawaii. If you need to search for an OVUII arrest, get a traffic abstract, or find a court case tied to a DUI charge in Kalawao County, you will work with the Maui County Police Department, the Molokai District Court, and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
Kalawao County Overview
How Law Enforcement Works in Kalawao County
Kalawao County does not have its own police force. The Maui County Police Department covers the island of Moloka'i, which includes Kalawao County and the Kalaupapa Peninsula. When a DUI stop or OVUII arrest takes place in Kalawao County, Maui County officers respond and process the incident. The arrest report goes into the Maui County Police Department records system. That record is also forwarded to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which maintains statewide criminal history data.
The Maui County Police Department headquarters is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793. The main phone is (808) 244-6400. Officers assigned to the Molokai district station handle day-to-day law enforcement on the island, including all incidents in Kalawao County. If you need a copy of a police report for a DUI arrest that took place in Kalawao County, you contact the Maui County Police Department Records Section, not a Kalawao County office. There is no Kalawao County records office. There never has been.
The Records Section at Maui PD is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is closed on Fridays, weekends, and all state holidays. Plan ahead if you need records by a specific date. The Maui County Police Department website has contact details and guidance on how to request police reports.
Note: Maui County Police Department does not conduct criminal background checks. Contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center for official criminal history records tied to any DUI charge in Kalawao County.
Molokai District Court: DUI Records for Kalawao County
All DUI and OVUII cases in Kalawao County are heard at the Molokai District Court. This court is part of the Second Circuit Court, the same judicial circuit that covers Maui County. The Molokai District Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal matters, and related civil proceedings for both Maui County's Molokai portion and for Kalawao County. There is no separate Kalawao County court. Cases originating in Kalawao County appear in the Second Circuit's records under the same system used for all Molokai matters.
| Court | Molokai District Court (Second Circuit) |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Maka'ena Street, Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 284, Kaunakakai, HI 96748-0284 |
| Phone | 808-553-1100 |
| Second Circuit Main Office | 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Second Circuit Phone | 808-244-2800 |
| Jurisdiction | Kalawao County and Molokai |
The Molokai District Court traffic cases page from the Hawaii Judiciary explains what types of traffic violations and OVUII matters are handled at this court, and how to find case records for incidents that occurred in Kalawao County or on Molokai.
Because Molokai District Court serves Kalawao County, any OVUII case that proceeds to court will appear in the Second Circuit's records system under this location.
Traffic abstracts for Kalawao County residents are available through the Molokai District Court or through the Second Circuit's main office in Wailuku. A traffic abstract costs $20 per record. If you request by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order made payable to District Court. You can also visit in person. For more detail on how to request a traffic abstract, the Hawaii Judiciary's traffic abstracts page outlines the process and what the document includes.
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center: Statewide DUI Records
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, known as HCJDC, is the central state agency for criminal history records. It covers all counties in Hawaii, including Kalawao County. If you need an official record showing whether a person has a DUI or OVUII conviction on file anywhere in the state, the HCJDC is where you go. This is separate from a police report and separate from a court case record. The HCJDC criminal history report covers adult conviction data from across the state.
The HCJDC is located at 465 South King Street, Room 101, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main phone is (808) 587-3100. The Criminal History Record Check unit, which handles background check requests, can be reached directly at (808) 587-3279. More information about the agency and its services is on the HCJDC agency page. Details on how to request a criminal history record check are on the criminal history records check page.
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center records check page shows the full process for requesting a criminal history report, including statewide DUI conviction records that apply to Kalawao County residents.
For any Kalawao County DUI matter that resulted in a conviction, the HCJDC is the agency that holds the official statewide criminal history record.
One important limit: the HCJDC only includes adult criminal conviction information in its standard reports. Non-conviction records, pending cases, and arrests that did not result in a conviction are not included in public records checks. If a DUI arrest in Kalawao County did not lead to a conviction, it will not show up in a standard HCJDC report. Keep that in mind when you search.
How to Get DUI Records in Kalawao County
Getting DUI records for Kalawao County takes a few steps because no single Kalawao County office holds them. The records are split between three agencies: the Maui County Police Department, the Molokai District Court, and the HCJDC. What you need determines which agency you contact first.
For a police report tied to a DUI stop or OVUII arrest in Kalawao County, contact the Maui County Police Department Records Section. That office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Provide the incident report number if you have it, or the date, time, and location of the stop. You will also need to identify the parties involved. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Maui PD Records Section does not process requests on Fridays or holidays.
For court case records, including the charges filed, court dates, and case outcomes for an OVUII matter in Kalawao County, contact the Molokai District Court at 808-553-1100 or the Second Circuit main office in Wailuku at 808-244-2800. You can also search case records for free through the eCourt Kokua traffic case search, which covers Second Circuit cases including those from Molokai and Kalawao County.
For a formal criminal history record tied to a DUI conviction in Kalawao County, use the HCJDC. Online checks are available through the eCrim portal. In-person or mail requests go to the HCJDC office in Honolulu. The CHRC unit phone is (808) 587-3279. For administrative license revocation records tied to a DUI, those are handled through the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO), which can be reached at (808) 534-6800. ADLRO handles revocation hearings that happen separately from the criminal DUI case.
Note: Traffic abstract requests by mail must include a money order payable to District Court and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The fee is $20 per abstract.
Hawaii OVUII Law and How It Applies to Kalawao County
Hawaii calls its DUI offense OVUII, which stands for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. The charge is defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291E-61. This law applies in every county in the state, including Kalawao County. A driver with a breath alcohol content of .08 or higher is charged under this statute. Drivers between .05 and .08 may still be charged if other evidence supports impairment. Those under 21 face a lower threshold under HRS Section 291E-64.
The penalties under HRS 291E-61 are the same in Kalawao County as anywhere else in Hawaii. A first offense typically results in a 14-hour alcohol rehabilitation program, a license revocation of 1 to 18 months, ignition interlock requirements, community service, and a fine between $250 and $1,000. Second and third offenses carry heavier penalties, including longer revocations and potential jail time. Maui County Police officers who respond to DUI calls in Kalawao County follow the same arrest and processing procedures used across Maui County and the rest of the state.
When an officer makes an OVUII arrest in Kalawao County, the administrative side of the case runs through the ADLRO. This office handles license revocation hearings independently from the criminal case at Molokai District Court. A driver can lose their license through ADLRO even if the criminal charge is later dismissed. These are two separate processes with separate records. The ADLRO is reachable at (808) 534-6800, and more information is on the ADLRO page of the Hawaii Judiciary site.
Crime statistics are not published separately for Kalawao County due to its extremely small population and limited law enforcement activity. Any DUI incidents in Kalawao County are folded into broader Maui County or Molokai-area reporting. If you are researching DUI trends or traffic safety data for the area, Maui County-level data is the most granular publicly available breakdown.
Online DUI Record Search Tools for Kalawao County
Two free or low-cost online tools cover DUI and OVUII records tied to Kalawao County cases.
The first is eCourt Kokua, the Hawaii Judiciary's public case search system. It is free to use and covers the Second Circuit Court, which includes Molokai District Court and all cases from Kalawao County. You can search by name or case number and see charge details, court dates, and case dispositions for OVUII matters. The eCourt Kokua traffic records page links to the search portal and explains what is included. This is the fastest way to check whether a DUI case exists for a specific person in Kalawao County or anywhere else in the Second Circuit.
The second tool is the HCJDC eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. A name search costs $5. An official criminal history report costs $12. This portal searches the statewide conviction database maintained by HCJDC. It covers all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao County. The eCrim portal only shows conviction records. If a DUI arrest in Kalawao County did not lead to a conviction, it will not appear here. For court case status, including pending or dismissed cases, use eCourt Kokua instead.
You can also use the Hawaii Judiciary's court records search portal to look up cases by name or case number across all circuits. This covers both criminal and traffic matters and is a useful starting point if you do not know which court handled a specific DUI case.
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