Kaneohe Court Docket
The Kaneohe court docket includes all cases filed at the Kaneohe District Court, which is the primary courthouse for Windward Oahu and sits right in the city at 45-939 Pookela Street. Court records for Kaneohe are available to the public both online through the state's eCourt Kokua search tool and in person at the courthouse itself. Whether you are looking for a traffic case, a misdemeanor filing, or a civil claim, you can start your search online and request certified copies at the clerk's counter during business hours.
Kaneohe Overview
Kaneohe District Court
Kaneohe is home to one of the Hawaii State Judiciary's First Circuit district court divisions. The Kaneohe District Court is located at 45-939 Pookela Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744. The main phone number is 808-534-6300. The clerk's office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the only district courthouse on the Windward side of Oahu, so it serves a wide area.
The court's jurisdiction covers misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases with a value up to $40,000, and small claims up to $5,000. Landlord-tenant disputes and requests for temporary restraining orders also go through this court. The geographic area it covers includes Kaneohe, Kailua, Waimanalo, Kahuku, Laie, Hauula, and Punaluu. That is essentially the entire Windward coast of Oahu, from the base of the Koolau Mountains out to the North Shore boundary.
Inside the courthouse, there are public access terminals where you can look up docket entries for free. The Legal Documents Branch is also based here, which handles certified copies and document filings for cases in the Windward division. If you need to file a new case or get a document certified, you do it at the counter during business hours.
For felony cases or large civil matters, Kaneohe residents go to Ka'ahumanu Hale at 777 Punchbowl Street in Honolulu. That building houses the main First Circuit Court and handles the full range of serious criminal and civil proceedings for all of Oahu. Family court is handled separately at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex in Kapolei. This split structure means the type of case determines which building you need, so it helps to know what category your case falls into before making the trip.
Note: Kaneohe District Court is the only district courthouse on Windward Oahu, serving over a dozen communities from Kailua to Kahuku.
Searching the Kaneohe Docket Online
The Hawaii State Judiciary operates a free online case search tool called eCourt Kokua. This system lets you search for any case in the Hawaii court system by party name, case number, or attorney name. It shows active and recently closed cases with full docket history, including filing dates, hearing schedules, motions, and outcomes. No account is needed. You just go to the site and type in a name or case number.
The system pulls results from all Hawaii courts, including Kaneohe District Court. You can filter by court location if you want to narrow results to Windward Oahu cases specifically. Most civil, criminal, and traffic filings show up in the results. Cases that are sealed by court order, juvenile matters, and certain family court records do not appear in the public search. For those, you need to contact the relevant court directly and explain your purpose.
The screenshot below is from the First Circuit District Court page on the judiciary website, which lists Kaneohe as a division location with contact details and service area information.
The First Circuit District page includes details for each division, including Kaneohe, and is kept current by the Hawaii State Judiciary.
Another tool worth knowing about is eCrim, which is the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center's public portal for conviction records. This is different from eCourt Kokua. eCourt Kokua shows docket activity and case status. eCrim shows conviction outcomes and is useful for confirming whether a prior conviction exists. Both tools are free to use and can be searched without an account.
Note: eCourt Kokua and eCrim serve different purposes; using both gives you a more complete picture of a person's court history in Hawaii.
Getting Copies of Court Documents
To get copies of case documents, you can visit the Kaneohe District Court during counter hours or send a written request by mail. The copy fee is $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost a bit more due to the certification fee. Bring the case number, the name of the parties involved, and a government-issued ID when you come in. Having those details ready makes the process faster.
The Legal Documents Branch on site at Kaneohe can pull both active and recently closed case files. For older or archived records, especially from circuit court proceedings, contact the Legal Documents Branch at Ka'ahumanu Hale in Honolulu. They maintain the archive for First Circuit cases and can handle requests for older files. Call ahead if the case is more than a couple of years old, as retrieval may take extra time.
Mail requests work fine for most document types. Write a letter that includes the case number, the party name, a description of what you need, and a check for the estimated copy cost. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will send what is available. There is no online ordering system for certified documents. If you need something fast or are not sure what the correct fee is, calling 808-534-6300 first is a good idea.
The How to Access Court Records page on the judiciary website walks through all the methods in detail, including what to bring for an in-person visit and how to handle a mail request. It also clarifies which record types require a court order to access.
Police Records in Kaneohe
The Honolulu Police Department serves Kaneohe. HPD handles all law enforcement for the island of Oahu, including Windward communities. Police reports from HPD are not the same as court docket records. They are created and stored by a separate agency. If you need an incident report, accident report, or arrest record from HPD, you go through the HPD Records Section rather than the court.
The HPD Records Section is located at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu. The phone number is (808) 723-3258, and you can also email requests to recordsrequest@honolulupd.org. There is a fee for police report copies. The request process requires identifying information about the incident, such as the report number, date, and at least one party name.
The screenshot below is from the HPD Police Reports page, which shows how to request records for all areas under HPD jurisdiction, including Kaneohe.
HPD's records request page provides the forms and instructions needed to get incident reports for cases in Kaneohe and other Oahu communities.
For statewide criminal conviction data, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center maintains a comprehensive database available at public access sites. The HCJDC is part of the Hawaii Attorney General's office and provides access to conviction records that go beyond what eCourt Kokua shows. Public access terminals at select courthouses let you run more detailed queries using HCJDC data.
Court Records Rules and Public Access
Hawaii follows a detailed set of court records rules that define what is public, what is restricted, and how requests are handled. The Hawaii Court Records Rules are published on the judiciary website. These rules apply to all court levels and cover topics such as electronic access, redaction of personal information, and the process for requesting sealed records. Most case documents are public by default, with specific exceptions for juvenile cases, certain family court records, and matters sealed by judicial order.
The Uniform Information Practices Act, or UIPA, covers records held by state and county agencies outside the court system. When you are requesting police records or agency documents rather than court files, UIPA is the relevant law. The Office of Information Practices can help if an agency denies your request or if you have questions about what records a government office must release.
Note: The Hawaii Court Records Rules are the primary authority for court document access; UIPA applies to police and other non-court agency records.
Honolulu County Court Docket
Kaneohe is in Honolulu County, and the First Circuit Court in Honolulu handles all circuit-level cases for the city. The county page has full details on the court system, locations, and docket access for all of Oahu.
Nearby Cities
These communities are nearby and also use the First Circuit court system.