Wailuku Recent Arrests Search

Wailuku recent arrests are processed by the Maui County Police Department from its headquarters at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku itself. The town is the county seat of Maui County and the government center. Phone is (808) 244-6355. The Records Section phone is (808) 244-6400. All Maui arrests get booked at Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) on Waiale Drive, also in Wailuku. Court cases go to Hoapili Hale, the Second Circuit courthouse at 2145 Main Street. This page covers how to look up a Wailuku arrest, request a report, and find inmate info through the right channels.

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Wailuku Recent Arrests Police Services

Wailuku is home to the Maui Police Department headquarters at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Main phone is (808) 244-6355. Records Section phone is (808) 244-6400.

Wailuku Recent Arrests Maui Police Department

The Maui Police Department page above is the main hub. Wailuku is the government and commercial center of Maui. The Records Section is in the same building. Hours run Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Fax is (808) 244-6418.

Wailuku arrest categories cover the full range of Maui County crime types. Property crimes, drug offenses, traffic violations, domestic incidents, and assaults all show up. Because the town hosts government offices and courts, criminal activity is higher than in some outlying Maui communities.

Services at Wailuku HQ:

  • Police incident reports
  • Arrest records and booking logs
  • Background checks
  • Fingerprinting
  • Verification letters

Record seekers can conduct arrest warrant searches at the Maui County Police Department Records Section. Requests can be made online via the public records portal, by fax to (808) 244-6418, by mail, or in person. Processing runs within 10 business days.

Mail or fax requests need a phone number, email address, and valid photo ID copy. In-person requests should be made during business hours. Staff may allow free viewing on site. Copies carry small fees.

Fees at the Maui Records Section:

  • Standard copies: $0.25 per page
  • Certified copies: $1.00 per page
  • Fax requests: $0.25 per page plus $1.00 per fax
  • Large requests over 50 pages: deposit may apply

Do Maui County arrest warrants expire? No, they do not. Arrest warrants remain active until executed by a law enforcement officer. The court can cancel an unexecuted warrant or reissue one while the charge is pending.

Wailuku Inmate Info at MCCC

Maui Community Correctional Center is at 600 Waiale Drive, Wailuku, HI 96793. Mail goes to P.O. Box 740, Wailuku, HI 96793. Main phone is (808) 243-5101. Visitation hotline is (808) 243-5861.

MCCC holds about 200 inmates including pretrial detainees, sentenced misdemeanants, and work furlough participants. The facility serves all of Maui County. The DPS MCCC page covers current facility rules.

Booking steps at MCCC:

  • Arrest by police (Maui, Molokai, or Lanai officers)
  • Transport to Wailuku for intake
  • Booking photos and fingerprints
  • Medical screening
  • Classification
  • Arraignment within 48 hours

Inmate lookup runs through SAVIN/VINE at vinelink.com (free custody alerts), phone (808) 243-5101, or in-person visits to the facility visitor lobby from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Wailuku Recent Arrests Court Access

Hoapili Hale, the Second Circuit Court, is at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone is (808) 244-2800. The court serves all of Maui County.

The Second Circuit handles 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. Clerks provide public access terminals in the records desk area.

For court records in person, visit the Records Office at Hoapili Hale during business hours. eCourt Kokua provides online access by party name, case number, or citation. Document copies run $3 per file or 10 cents per page. Certification adds $2.

Case numbers on Wailuku files use 2CC for Circuit Court or 2DC for District Court, plus year and a sequential number.

Note: Wailuku is the court hub for all of Maui County. Kahului, Kihei, and other Maui communities file their cases at Hoapili Hale.

Wailuku Recent Arrests Criminal Records

Wailuku residents can access criminal records through the Maui County Police Department at (808) 244-6355, Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center at (808) 587-3279, or Second Circuit Court at (808) 244-2800.

The Maui PD is an HCJDC Public Access Site. You can pull conviction records in person for $25 per printout. The eCrim portal at ecrim.ehawaii.gov handles online name checks for $5 per transaction.

For fingerprint-based background checks, call HCJDC at (808) 587-3279 to schedule an appointment. In-person fingerprint checks cost $55. By mail is $35.

Laws Applied to Wailuku Arrests

Wailuku arrests fall under the UIPA in chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Expungement under §831-3.2 applies to arrests without convictions. Processing runs 120 days.

Wailuku Recent Arrests Bail and Release

Wailuku arrestees are booked at MCCC on Waiale Drive, just a short distance from the police headquarters on Mahalani Street. Booking covers photos, fingerprints, medical screening, and classification. Bail can be posted at MCCC or through a licensed bondsman.

The 48-hour rule applies. Police must charge within 48 hours (not counting weekends or holidays) or release the Wailuku arrestee. Felonies require a bail hearing before a judge at the Second Circuit Court.

Public defenders are appointed for Wailuku arrestees who cannot afford private counsel. The Second Circuit clerk at Hoapili Hale handles requests at arraignment. Private criminal defense attorneys can be found through the Hawaii State Bar referral program.

Wailuku Recent Arrests Record Fields

A Wailuku arrest record holds the standard fields used across Hawaii under Hawaii Revised Statutes §846-2.7. Full legal name, aliases, date of birth, gender, physical descriptors including height, weight, eye color, hair color, and identifying marks. Address at time of arrest, state ID, booking number, and the exact date, time, and location of arrest.

Other fields include:

  • Arresting agency and officer
  • Statutory charges at arrest
  • Booking photograph (mugshot)
  • Fingerprint classification
  • Bail amount and whether posted
  • Court of jurisdiction and case number

Released reports have personal info redacted under UIPA chapter 92F-13. Home addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, and phone numbers are blacked out. Juvenile data is always redacted.

Wailuku Victim Resources

SAVIN/VINE at vinelink.com is Hawaii's free victim notification system. Wailuku residents can sign up anonymously for alerts on custody status changes for inmates at MCCC. The system runs 24 hours.

Sex Offender Registry for Wailuku

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center maintains the statewide Sex Offender Registry under HRS Chapter 846E. Wailuku residents can search the registry free by name, zip code, or street address. Entries include offender name, photo, physical description, offense, risk level, address, and vehicle info. Tier 1 offenders register for 10 years, Tier 2 for 25 years, Tier 3 for life. Email alerts are free.

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Nearby Maui Cities

Wailuku is the Maui County seat. Nearby Maui cities fall under the same police and court coverage.