Find Recent Arrests in Kahului

Kahului recent arrests are handled by the Maui County Police Department out of their Wailuku headquarters. Kahului is the largest town on Maui and the commercial center of the island. It is home to the main airport and harbor. Maui Police Department at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku processes all arrest records. The phone is (808) 244-6355. For records requests, the Records Section phone is (808) 244-6400. Arrests get booked into Maui Community Correctional Center on Waiale Drive. This page covers the tools, forms, and contact info for Kahului arrest record access.

Kahului Recent Arrests Police Services

Kahului is served by the Maui Police Department from headquarters in nearby Wailuku. The address is 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone is (808) 244-6355.

The shot above is the official Maui Police Department page on the county site. Kahului is the commercial and transportation hub of Maui. Police coverage includes the Kahului Harbor area, airport-related incidents, commercial district patrols, and residential areas like Spreckelsville and Puunene.

Common arrest categories in Kahului include property crimes, drug offenses, traffic violations, domestic incidents, and disorderly conduct. The area has heavy through-traffic because of the airport and harbor, which affects arrest volume.

All Kahului arrests get processed through the Maui Police Department Records Section. Reports become available via the online portal, by mail, or in person at the Wailuku headquarters. Hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Kahului Arrest Records Access

Records requests for Kahului arrests run through the Maui Police Department Records Section. The preferred method is the county's online public records request portal. Alternatives include mail, fax to (808) 244-6418, or in-person visits to 55 Mahalani Street.

What you need for a request:

• Your full name and contact information
• A copy of valid government-issued photo ID
• Specific description of records sought
• Date range of incident
• Report number if known
• Names of involved parties
• Location of incident

Fees at the Maui police records desk: standard copies $0.25 per page, certified copies $1.00 per page, fax requests $0.25 per page plus $1.00 per transmission. Large requests over 50 pages may need a deposit.

Processing runs 10 business days for standard requests. Complex requests can take up to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for an added fee. The Records Section will notify you if delays are expected.

Kahului Inmate Info at MCCC

Kahului arrestees are booked at Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC). The facility is about 2 miles from Kahului in Wailuku. Address is 600 Waiale Drive, Wailuku, HI 96793. Main phone is (808) 243-5101. Visitation hotline is (808) 243-5861.

MCCC holds about 200 inmates. The population covers pretrial detainees, sentenced misdemeanants, and work furlough participants. The DPS page for MCCC posts visitation schedules and facility rules.

The 48-hour rule applies at MCCC. Police must charge the arrestee within 48 hours (not counting weekends or holidays) or release them. Bail can be posted at MCCC or through a bondsman. Release after bail takes several hours.

Inmate lookup methods:

• SAVIN/VINE system at vinelink.com (free alerts)
• Phone (808) 243-5101 for basic custody info
• In-person at facility visitor lobby 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Kahului Recent Arrests Court Access

Kahului is served by the Second Circuit Court. The main courthouse is Hoapili Hale at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone is (808) 244-2800.

The Second Circuit handles all court matters for Maui County including Kahului, Wailuku, and the rest of Maui plus Molokai and Lanai. Case numbers use 2CC for Circuit Court and 2DC for District Court, plus year and sequential number.

Court divisions include Circuit Court for felonies and civil over $40,000, District Court for misdemeanors and civil under $40,000, and Family Court for domestic and juvenile matters.

eCourt Kokua gives online access to Kahului court records. Search by party name, case number, or citation. Public access terminals at the Wailuku courthouse are open during business hours. Document copies run $3 per file or 10 cents per page. Certification adds $2.

Statewide Criminal Records for Kahului Residents

For criminal history info that includes arrest records resulting in convictions, contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HCJDC is at 465 South King Street, Room 101, Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone is (808) 587-3100.

The HCJDC runs statewide name-based and fingerprint-based background checks. Fees run $25 for a public access printout, $30 for a name check, and $55 for a fingerprint check in person. The eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov runs online name searches for $5 each.

The Maui Public Access Site at the Maui Police Department in Wailuku lets you pull conviction records in person. Each printout costs $25. Kahului residents can use this site as the most convenient option.

Laws Governing Kahului Recent Arrests

Kahului arrests fall under the Uniform Information Practices Act in chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Under §92F-11, government records are open unless closed by other law. Police blotter data is public.

Expungement under §831-3.2 applies to Kahului arrests that did not result in conviction. The HCJDC Expungement Section in Honolulu processes the forms. A first expungement costs $35. Processing runs about 120 days.

Kahului Recent Arrests Bail and Release

After a Kahului arrest, the person is transported to MCCC in Wailuku for booking. Booking covers photos, fingerprints, medical screening, and classification. Bail can be posted at MCCC or through a licensed bondsman. Release takes several hours after payment is verified.

Arraignment comes within 48 hours. Maui County's 48-hour rule applies. Police must charge within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) or release the person. Felonies require a bail hearing before a judge.

Defense counsel may request bail reduction if the initial amount is too high. Public defenders handle cases for Kahului residents who cannot afford private counsel. The Second Circuit Court clerk in Wailuku handles appointment requests at arraignment.

Kahului Recent Arrests Record Content

A Kahului arrest record holds standard fields under Hawaii Revised Statutes §846-2.7. The file includes full legal name, aliases, date of birth, gender, physical description, address at time of arrest, booking number, date, time, and location of arrest, arresting agency, and officer ID.

Other fields include statutory charges, booking photograph, fingerprint classification, disposition info, and custody status. Records released to the public have personal info like home addresses and social security numbers redacted under UIPA chapter 92F-13.

Juvenile arrest records are confidential under HRS §571-84. Non-conviction and pending arrest records are limited to criminal justice agencies under HRS §846-9. Kahului arrests that led to conviction are fully public.

Nearby Maui Cities

Kahului shares Maui Police Department coverage with nearby Maui towns.

For a full Maui County overview, visit the Maui County page.