Kahului Court Docket
Kahului court docket records are processed through Maui County's Second Circuit Court system, with both circuit and district court cases handled at Hoapili Hale in nearby Wailuku. If you need to look up a case filed by or against someone in Kahului, you can search for free through the Hawaii State Judiciary's eCourt Kokua portal, or go in person to the courthouse at 2145 Main Street in Wailuku. Most civil, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Kahului are publicly accessible, and the Second Circuit handles everything from misdemeanor violations up to major felony proceedings for all of Maui County.
Kahului Overview
Hoapili Hale: Maui's Main Courthouse
Kahului does not have its own courthouse. Cases originating in the city go to Hoapili Hale, which is the main judicial building for Maui County. The address is 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Both the Second Circuit Court and the Wailuku District Court operate out of this building. The main phone number is (808) 244-2929, and the fax is 808-244-2932. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Second Circuit Court at Hoapili Hale handles the most serious cases for all of Maui County. That includes felony criminal cases, civil cases over $40,000, probate matters, Land Court proceedings, and Tax Appeal cases. If a case starts in Kahului and involves a felony charge or a large civil claim, it is processed here under Second Circuit procedures. The circuit court also handles appeals from district court decisions.
The Wailuku District Court operates from the same building. It covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil cases up to $40,000, small claims up to $5,000, landlord-tenant matters, and requests for temporary restraining orders. For most everyday court matters involving Kahului, such as a traffic ticket or a minor criminal charge, the district court is the right division. The fact that both courts share one building makes it simpler to figure out where to go, even if the case type determines which division handles it.
Kahului is the largest city and commercial hub of Maui County. Despite its size, it does not have a separate court facility. All judicial business for the city runs through Wailuku, which is just a few miles to the west. The two cities function as a combined urban area in many practical ways, and the shared courthouse reflects that arrangement.
Note: Both the Second Circuit Court and the Wailuku District Court are located at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, and serve all of Maui County including Kahului.
Searching Kahului Court Records Online
The Hawaii State Judiciary provides free online access to court records through eCourt Kokua. This is the primary tool for searching Second Circuit and Wailuku District Court cases involving Kahului parties. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. No login is needed. The search returns case status, docket events, hearing dates, and filing information for active and recently closed cases.
eCourt Kokua covers all court levels statewide. If you know the case was filed in Maui County, you can filter results by court location to narrow things down. The system is generally updated in near real-time, so if a hearing happened recently, it should be reflected in the docket within a day or two. Most civil and criminal cases are visible in the public results. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and certain family court matters are excluded from the public view.
For conviction records specifically, the eCrim portal run by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is a separate search tool. It focuses on conviction history rather than pending or dismissed cases. eCrim draws from statewide data and is useful if you want to check past convictions rather than current case status. Using both eCourt Kokua and eCrim together gives you a fuller picture of a person's court history.
There are also HCJDC public access sites at select courthouse locations. These terminals provide access to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center's database and allow more detailed criminal history searches. Fees apply at some terminals depending on the type of query. The Maui courthouse is among the locations where these terminals are available. Call ahead to confirm availability and the current fee schedule before making the trip.
Requesting Copies of Court Records
To get copies of case documents from the Second Circuit or Wailuku District Court, you can visit Hoapili Hale in person during business hours. The clerk's office at (808) 244-2929 can tell you which counter handles the type of case you need. Bring the case number if you have it, along with a government-issued ID. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. For most active cases, staff can pull the file and make copies on the same visit.
Mail requests work for most standard document types. Write to the court at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Include the case number, party name, a description of what you need, a check for the estimated copy cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing times for active files are typically a few business days. Archived or older cases take longer, and you may want to call first to confirm the file is still held locally rather than in an off-site archive.
The How to Access Court Records page on the judiciary website has detailed instructions for both in-person and mail requests. It also clarifies which records are restricted and what additional steps are required if you need access to sealed documents or family court records.
Note: For Kahului matters, direct all in-person and mail document requests to Hoapili Hale at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, as Kahului has no separate court facility.
Police Records in Kahului
The Maui Police Department handles law enforcement for Kahului and all of Maui County. The main MPD address is 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. You can reach the department at (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355. The police department website is at mauicounty.gov/police, where you can find information on how to request incident reports and other police records.
Police records and court docket records are separate documents. The police report covers what officers observed and documented at the scene. The court docket covers what happened after the case entered the judicial system. Both can contain useful information, but you request them from different agencies. For court documents, go to the courthouse. For police reports, go through Maui County Police.
The screenshot below is from the Maui County Police Department website, which is the official source for requesting police reports for incidents in Kahului and across Maui County.
The Maui County Police site explains the process for obtaining incident reports, including what identifying information to include in your request and where to submit it.
For statewide criminal conviction data, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center at the Attorney General's office maintains records from all counties including Maui. HCJDC data covers conviction outcomes and can be accessed through public terminals at the courthouse or through the eCrim portal online. This is different from what eCourt Kokua provides; eCrim is focused on conviction history rather than full case docket activity.
Second Circuit Court System Overview
Hawaii's Second Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all of Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, as well as Kahoolawe. This makes the Second Circuit one of the geographically larger circuits in the state, even though its population is smaller than the First Circuit on Oahu. All felony cases and major civil matters from Kahului flow through the Second Circuit's docket.
The Second Circuit District Court, which functions as the Wailuku District Court for everyday purposes, handles the lower-level cases. District court matters are generally resolved faster than circuit court cases, and many traffic and misdemeanor cases are closed within a few months of filing. The district court also has a small claims division for disputes under $5,000, which allows parties to represent themselves without an attorney.
Court rules governing what is public and what requires a formal request are set by the Hawaii Supreme Court. The Hawaii Court Records Rules apply to all circuits, including the Second. Under these rules, the presumption is that court records are open. Exceptions exist for specific categories, but in general, anyone can request to view or copy a case file from a Kahului case without showing a special need or purpose.
Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act covers records held by government agencies outside the court system. If your request involves the police department or another county agency rather than the court, UIPA is the relevant framework. The Office of Information Practices can help if an agency disputes your right to a record.
Maui County Court Docket
Kahului is in Maui County, and all court matters for the city are part of the Second Circuit system. The Maui County court docket page has complete information on Second Circuit Court, Wailuku District Court, and the courthouse at Hoapili Hale.
Nearby Cities
These communities are nearby and also use the Second Circuit court system serving Maui County.