Maui County DUI Records

Maui County DUI records come from two main sources: the Maui County Police Department and the Second Circuit Court, which handles all criminal cases across the county's four islands. Maui County covers the islands of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, and it is served by six police districts and several district court locations. If you need to look up a DUI case or get copies of court records, this page covers where to go, what offices handle requests, and how the process works. Maui has the highest DUI conviction rate in the state, so records from this county are both numerous and actively maintained.

Maui County Police Department

The Maui County Police Department (MPD) is headquartered in Wailuku and is the primary law enforcement agency for all of Maui County. The department has about 300 sworn officers and roughly 98 civilian staff. It operates six districts across the county: Wailuku (headquarters), Kihei, Lahaina, Hana, Molokai, and Lanai. The county covers approximately 50% of Hawaii's land area by geography, and the resident population of around 160,000 can swell by an additional 25,000 to 75,000 during peak tourist seasons. MPD runs 29 motorized patrol beats across its districts.

DUI arrests in Maui County are processed by MPD and documented in incident reports and arrest records held by the Records Section. These records are separate from court records and may contain information not found in public court filings. As of August 2023, the department faced roughly a 25% vacancy rate in sworn officer positions and a 51% shortage in its communications and dispatch section. Despite staffing challenges, MPD continues to actively enforce Hawaii's OVUII laws across all six districts.

The Maui Police Department Records Section handles requests for police reports, including incident reports tied to DUI arrests. Walk-in access is limited to the hours shown above. The Records Section is located at the same Mahalani Street address as the main headquarters.

If you need a copy of a DUI arrest report, the Records Section is where that request goes. Bring a valid ID and expect to pay applicable copy fees at the time of pickup or mail-in request.

How to Request Police Records

To get a copy of a police report related to a DUI case in Maui County, you submit your request to the MPD Records Section in person or by mail. The Records Section is open Monday through Thursday only, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed on Fridays, weekends, and all state holidays. You can fax requests to (808) 244-6418. Written requests should include the case number if you have it, the date of the incident, the names of the parties involved, and your contact information.

Arrest records for adults are kept permanently by the department. Incident reports are retained for at least seven years, and records involving serious crimes such as homicides or sexual assaults are kept permanently. Most DUI-related incident reports fall under the standard seven-year retention window unless linked to a more serious charge. Booking photos and fingerprints are also retained permanently.

Second Circuit Court and DUI Records

All DUI criminal cases in Maui County are filed in the Second Circuit Court. The court has multiple locations across the county to serve residents on different islands. The main courthouse, known as Hoapili Hale, is in Wailuku. District courts also operate in Lahaina, Lanai City, and Kaunakakai on Molokai. Each location handles cases for its geographic area, though the Traffic Violations Bureau for the Second Circuit is based in Wailuku.

The Hawaii state court system maintains an online portal where you can view traffic case records including OVUII cases. This is often the fastest way to check whether a case exists and what its current status is. For certified court documents, you need to contact the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was filed.

The Hawaii Courts self-help page for traffic cases has guides for finding your case, understanding the process, and getting records. Traffic abstracts, which summarize your driving and conviction history, cost $20 and can be ordered through the Traffic Violations Bureau. Court reports cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that.

You can also order traffic abstracts through the courts website. Abstracts include DUI convictions and are often used to show your driving history for license reinstatement or legal proceedings. Driver history records are also available through this process.

If your DUI case resulted in an administrative license suspension, the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO) handles those proceedings. The ADLRO is separate from the criminal court process, and records from revocation hearings are maintained independently of your court case file.

Maui County DUI Conviction Data

Maui County has the highest DUI conviction rate in Hawaii. According to data compiled by the ACLU of Hawaii covering fiscal year 2022 to 2023, the county's conviction rate for OVUII charges was 87%. That figure stands well above the statewide average and significantly higher than Honolulu County at 57%, Hawaii County at 69%, and Kauai County at 73%. This means that when someone is charged with a DUI in Maui County, they are convicted at a much higher rate than defendants in any other county in the state.

The Second Circuit Court - Maui County District Courts maintains records of all OVUII proceedings, including plea dispositions, trial verdicts, and sentencing outcomes. These records are public and can be accessed through the court clerk or via the online case search tool.

The high conviction rate makes Maui County DUI records particularly relevant for legal research, background checks, and case analysis. Court filings, sentencing documents, and case history are all available as public records through the Second Circuit Court.

Hawaii law defines DUI as Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OVUII). The relevant statute is HRS Section 291E-61, which covers both alcohol and drug impairment. Convictions under this section appear in both court records and criminal history files maintained by the state.

Criminal Records Retention in Maui County

Records tied to DUI cases in Maui County are kept according to state and local retention schedules. The type of record and the outcome of the case both affect how long it stays on file.

For court records, the retention rules generally break down as follows. Felony convictions are kept permanently. Misdemeanor cases are retained for 25 years from the date of final disposition. Petty misdemeanor records stay on file for 10 years. Traffic cases, which include most first-offense DUI charges, are kept for 7 years. Cases that are dismissed are typically retained for 5 to 10 years depending on the charge level and circumstances.

On the law enforcement side, MPD follows its own retention schedule. Adult arrest records are kept permanently. Incident reports are held for at least 7 years, though records tied to serious crimes like homicides or sexual assaults are permanent. Booking photos and fingerprints are also maintained permanently. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 846-2.5, conviction information is maintained permanently in the statewide criminal history system, while non-conviction data may be removed after certain time periods upon petition.

If you were arrested for DUI in Maui County but not convicted, you may have options to limit access to that record. Non-conviction data can sometimes be removed or restricted, but this requires a formal process through the courts or the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Talk to an attorney if you are trying to address a non-conviction record.

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC)

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) is the state agency that manages criminal history records for all of Hawaii, including Maui County. If you need a statewide criminal background check that covers DUI convictions from Maui, you go through HCJDC. The agency is part of the Hawaii Attorney General's office and maintains the official repository of criminal history data across all counties and circuits.

You can request a criminal history record check through HCJDC's online system at eCrim (ehawaii.gov). This portal allows individuals to request their own criminal history record. Requests for third-party records are subject to authorization requirements and legal restrictions under state law. The HCJDC office is located at 465 South King Street, Room 101, Honolulu, HI 96813, and can be reached by phone at (808) 587-3100.

DUI convictions recorded in Maui County show up in HCJDC's statewide database. So if a case was filed in Wailuku District Court or any other Second Circuit location, it will be included in a full statewide criminal history check. This is the most complete source for verifying DUI conviction history across all of Hawaii.

Cities in Maui County

The following cities in Maui County have their own DUI records pages with local courthouse details and contact information.

Nearby Counties

Hawaii's other counties also maintain DUI records through their respective circuit courts and police departments.