Kihei Court Docket Search
Court docket records for Kihei are maintained through the Maui Second Circuit court system, with all filings processed at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku. There is no standalone courthouse in Kihei itself. This page covers how to search Kihei court cases online using the Hawaii Judiciary's free eCourt Kokua tool, how to obtain copies of court records, and where to go when you need information about a specific case filed in the South Maui area.
Kihei Overview
Where Kihei Cases Are Filed
Kihei does not have its own courthouse. All court cases from Kihei and the South Maui area are filed at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, which serves as the home for both the Second Circuit Court and the Wailuku District Court. This is worth knowing up front because a search online might suggest a Kihei District Court location, but that office does not exist. If someone tells you to go to a Kihei courthouse, that information is not correct. Every filing for Kihei goes through Wailuku.
The Second Circuit Court at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, handles felony criminal cases and civil matters where the amount in dispute is over $40,000. The main phone is (808) 244-2929. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This court covers all of Maui County, which includes Kihei and the broader South Maui communities like Wailea and Makena. Probate matters, land court filings, and serious criminal cases for the entire county all go through this building.
The Wailuku District Court operates from the same building at 2145 Main Street. The phone and hours are the same: (808) 244-2929 and Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the court that handles the bulk of day-to-day cases from Kihei. Misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, civil disputes under $40,000, small claims under $5,000, landlord-tenant cases, and temporary restraining orders all go through district court. If you received a traffic ticket in Kihei or South Maui, your hearing will be at this court in Wailuku.
When you call Hoapili Hale, the staff can direct you to the right division based on your case type. Both the circuit court and district court share the building and the same main phone line. Be ready to describe your case type so they can point you to the correct clerk's window or records office.
Note: There is no Kihei courthouse. All district and circuit court matters for South Maui are handled exclusively at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku.
Searching Kihei Court Dockets Online
The Hawaii Judiciary runs a free public case search system called eCourt Kokua. No account is needed to use it. You can search for cases by party name, case number, or citation number. The system covers all circuits statewide, so a search for a case from Kihei will pull from both the Second Circuit Court and the Wailuku District Court in one results list.
To run a search for a Kihei court case, open eCourt Kokua and select the Second Circuit from the court dropdown. Enter the party name or case number you want to look up. Results show the case type, the date it was filed, and a log of docket events from the start of the case. Some cases have documents attached that can be read online. Others only show the event summary, and getting the actual documents means either going to Hoapili Hale or submitting a written records request. For written requests to Second Circuit courts, you will need the appropriate records request form, which can be obtained by calling (808) 244-2929.
The Second Circuit Court page at the Hawaii Judiciary website covers the circuit court's jurisdiction, contact details, and general records information. The Second Circuit District Court page has the corresponding information for the district court side. Both pages are worth reviewing if you are not sure which court handled a particular case from Kihei.
Not every case shows up on eCourt Kokua. Certain family court matters are restricted. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged cases do not appear. If a case does not appear in the system but you have reason to believe it was filed, call Hoapili Hale and ask the clerk's office to check directly. Staff can confirm whether a case is in the system and advise on the next steps for getting access if the record is restricted.
Note: eCourt Kokua does not always show same-day filings; newly filed cases may take time to appear in search results.
Maui Police Records for Kihei
The Maui Police Department handles law enforcement for Kihei and South Maui. The main police station is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. For general records inquiries, call (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355. The Maui County Police page provides information on the department and how to contact various divisions.
Police reports, incident records, and arrest logs for Kihei cases are maintained by the Maui Police Department rather than the Honolulu Police Department. This is different from the Oahu cities covered elsewhere on this site. Maui County operates its own police force independent of HPD. If you need a police report tied to a Kihei incident, the request goes to the Maui PD records office rather than any Honolulu agency. Be sure to confirm the current process and any associated fees by calling the Maui PD records line directly, as procedures and charges can change.
Statewide criminal history records are handled separately through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The HCJDC maintains conviction records from courts across all Hawaii circuits, including the Second Circuit that serves Kihei. A printed criminal history report costs $25. The online version is eCrim, which allows free name-based searches of publicly available criminal records. eCrim is a useful starting point but does not replace a certified full-history report from the HCJDC.
The image below is from the Maui County Police Department's online records page, which covers how to request police reports for incidents in Kihei and the rest of South Maui.
Maui PD handles all police records for Kihei and South Maui, and this page is the starting point for any report or incident record requests.
Public Records Rules and Access for Kihei Cases
Hawaii court records follow rules set by the Hawaii Court Rules, which cover access, copying, and restrictions for both circuit and district court files. For Kihei cases, this means the rules that apply at Hoapili Hale are the same ones that govern court records across the state. Most filings are public records. You can view docket entries on eCourt Kokua, and you can request copies at the clerk's office with the proper form and payment.
The Uniform Information Practices Act, described at the Office of Information Practices UIPA page, covers public records access across state and county government agencies. For court records specifically, the Hawaii Court Rules control. But UIPA is the framework that applies when you need related non-court documents, such as police department records or county agency files connected to a court case. Understanding both sets of rules can help if you hit a wall trying to get access to information tied to a Kihei case.
Practically speaking, most requests for Kihei court records are handled without much difficulty. The Wailuku District Court at Hoapili Hale is staffed and accessible during court hours. You can walk in, ask to see a case file, and the clerk will pull it up. Copies are available for a per-page charge. If you cannot make it to Wailuku in person, the court also accepts written requests by mail. Call (808) 244-2929 to confirm the current mailing address and the form required for mail-in requests.
Note: Written records requests submitted by mail may take additional time to process compared to in-person requests at Hoapili Hale.
Maui County Court Docket
All court cases filed in Kihei go through the Maui County Second Circuit court system. For detailed courthouse information and countywide resources, visit the Maui County court docket page.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Kihei and use the same Second Circuit court system based in Wailuku.