Kapolei Court Docket Records
Court docket records for Kapolei are processed through the First Circuit court system, with district and family court operations housed right in the city at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex on Kapolei Parkway. This page explains how to find and access Kapolei court case records online, where to go in person, and which court divisions handle different types of matters for residents of Leeward Oahu.
Kapolei Overview
Courthouses in and Near Kapolei
Kapolei is unique among Oahu communities in that it has courts physically located within the city. The Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707-3272 houses two separate court operations: the Waianae District Court and the First Circuit Family Court. This means that for many Leeward Oahu residents, court business no longer requires a trip into downtown Honolulu.
The Waianae District Court, operating from the Kapolei complex, handles district-level matters for the Leeward side of Oahu. This includes Kapolei, Waianae, Nanakuli, Makaha, and the Ewa Beach area. The phone number is 808-954-8575. Service hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Jurisdiction covers misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil disputes under $40,000, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters. If your case involves a traffic ticket, a minor criminal charge, or a civil claim under the $40,000 threshold, this is the right court for Kapolei filings.
The First Circuit Family Court shares the same building at 4675 Kapolei Parkway. The phone number is 808-954-8310, and you can email fccivil.1cc@courts.hawaii.gov for inquiries. Family court handles divorce, legal separation, child custody, adoption, guardianship, and protective orders. Records requests at the family court division are by appointment only, with slots available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in requests are not accepted, so contact the court before you go. The family court email address above is specifically for civil matters; call the main number for anything else.
For felony criminal cases and large civil matters over $40,000, the First Circuit Court at Ka'ahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, remains the correct venue. If a case from Kapolei escalated to a felony charge or involves a civil dispute above the district court limit, the docket record will be at the downtown location rather than the Kapolei complex. In-person records service at Ka'ahumanu Hale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Note: Family court appointments at the Kapolei complex are required; the court does not accept walk-in records requests at any time.
How to Look Up Kapolei Court Docket Cases Online
The Hawaii Judiciary's free public search system is called eCourt Kokua. No login is required. You can search by party name, case number, or citation number. The system covers all circuits in Hawaii, so a search for a Kapolei case will pull results from both the district court at the Kapolei complex and the circuit court in downtown Honolulu.
To look up a Kapolei court docket entry, open eCourt Kokua and select the First Circuit. Enter the name of the party or the case number you are researching. Results display the case type, filing date, and a list of docket events in order. Some cases include attached documents you can read online. Others only show event summaries, and obtaining the actual filings requires a formal request at the courthouse. Cases filed at the Waianae District Court within the Kapolei complex appear in the same search results as cases from other First Circuit locations, since the system consolidates all circuit filings.
The First Circuit District Court page lists information about all district court locations under the First Circuit umbrella, including the Waianae Division in Kapolei. Contact details and jurisdiction information appear there. For family court matters, the First Circuit Family Court page has specific guidance on records access, including the appointment requirement.
Some records do not appear in eCourt Kokua. Family court proceedings involving minor children are often restricted. Sealed cases, expunged matters, and juvenile records are not visible in the public search tool. The Hawaii courts records access page explains which records are public, which require a formal written request, and what forms to use. For First Circuit requests, Form 1CP858 is the standard document.
Note: eCourt Kokua search results may not reflect very recent filings from the same business day.
Police Records for Kapolei
The Honolulu Police Department handles law enforcement for Kapolei. HPD's central records division is at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. For records requests, call (808) 723-3258. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The HPD records page covers the types of reports available and the process for requesting them. Incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports are all obtainable through the Beretania Street office. HPD posts daily arrest logs on its website, but those logs are only kept for 14 days. Requests for older records need to go through the formal written request process. Kapolei falls within the Leeward patrol area for HPD, so cases originating in Kapolei will be found under Honolulu Police records rather than any separate Leeward-specific agency.
Statewide criminal history information is available through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The HCJDC maintains conviction records from courts across Hawaii. A printed report costs $25 and can be obtained at the HPD Records Division terminal. The online search tool is eCrim, which provides free name-based lookups for publicly available criminal records. eCrim is useful for a quick check but does not replace a full certified criminal history report.
The image below is from the First Circuit District Courts page, which includes details on the Waianae Division operating out of the Kapolei judiciary complex.
First Circuit District Courts - Hawaii Judiciary
The Waianae District Court listing at this page confirms the Kapolei complex address and the service hours for Leeward Oahu cases.
The image below is from the HPD records portal covering police report requests for Kapolei and the broader Leeward Oahu area.
Honolulu Police Department - Police Reports
All police records for Kapolei run through HPD, and this page covers how to request reports and what information is available.
Public Records Access Rules for Kapolei Court Cases
Hawaii court records are governed by the Hawaii Court Rules, which set out what the public can access and the conditions under which copies may be made. These rules apply to all First Circuit courts, including the Waianae Division in Kapolei. Most court filings are public records. Anyone can walk up to the court during service hours, look up a case on the public access terminal, and request copies by filling out the appropriate form.
The broader framework for public records in Hawaii is the Uniform Information Practices Act. The UIPA page at the Office of Information Practices outlines how government records requests work and what protections apply. For court records specifically, the Hawaii Court Rules are the controlling authority, but UIPA is relevant when you need records from non-court agencies like police departments or county offices that are related to a court case.
For most Kapolei residents, the practical steps are simple. Search eCourt Kokua to see if a case is in the system. If you need copies, go to the Waianae District Court at 4675 Kapolei Parkway during service hours and fill out Form 1CP858. Staff can pull the file and provide copies for the standard per-page charge. For family court matters, call 808-954-8310 first to book an appointment since walk-ins will be turned away.
Note: The family court and district court share a building in Kapolei but have separate phone numbers and different access procedures.
Honolulu County Court Docket
All court cases filed in Kapolei go through the Honolulu County First Circuit court system. For detailed courthouse information and countywide resources, visit the Honolulu County court docket page.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Kapolei and use the same First Circuit court system.