Wailuku Court Docket
Wailuku court docket records are managed through the Hawaii State Judiciary's Second Circuit, with both the circuit court and district court located at Hoapili Hale on Main Street. If you need to search for a Wailuku case, the free eCourt Kokua portal covers active and recent filings across all case types, and the courthouse is open to the public Monday through Friday for in-person searches and certified copy requests.
Wailuku Overview
Hoapili Hale: Wailuku Courthouse
Wailuku serves as the judicial hub for all of Maui County. Both the Second Circuit Court and the Second Circuit District Court are housed at Hoapili Hale, located at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main phone number for both courts is (808) 244-2929. The fax number is 808-244-2932. Clerk's office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. If you are coming to ask about a case or file something, plan to arrive before 4:00 PM to make sure staff can assist you before they begin closing procedures.
The Second Circuit Court handles the more serious matters: felony criminal cases, civil cases where the amount at issue exceeds $40,000, probate and estate administration, guardianship proceedings, Land Court filings, and Tax Appeal cases. If you have a case that involves significant money, property title questions, or a felony charge, this is the court you want. The circuit court also handles jury trials, which is not the case at the district level. Because Wailuku is both the county seat and the judicial center for Maui, the courthouse is active most weekdays with a full range of proceedings.
The District Court at Hoapili Hale covers lower-level matters but still handles a high volume of filings. That includes misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions and violations, civil claims under $40,000, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and temporary restraining orders. For most routine legal matters in the Wailuku area, the district court is the first stop. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for anyone who wants to look up case information on site without staff assistance.
Note: Hoapili Hale also serves as the records repository for district courts in Hana, Lanai, and Molokai.
Lahaina District Court Closure
The August 2023 wildfires caused severe damage to Lahaina, and the Lahaina District Court has been closed since then as of 2024. All cases that would normally be handled by Lahaina District Court are now processed at Wailuku. This consolidation means Hoapili Hale is handling a larger caseload than it did before the fires. If you have a case that originated in the Lahaina area, you will need to come to Wailuku or use the online tools to search and manage that case. Court staff are aware of the increased volume and have adjusted procedures to accommodate the change.
This shift affects anyone with pending cases in the West Maui area. Traffic matters, landlord-tenant disputes, civil claims, and misdemeanor cases from Lahaina, Kaanapali, and nearby communities all go through Wailuku now. If you had a prior court date set at Lahaina, check the online docket or call (808) 244-2929 to confirm your new hearing location and date. Do not assume your old Lahaina date is still valid without confirming with the court directly.
Note: All Lahaina District Court cases transferred to Wailuku should be confirmed by calling (808) 244-2929 before your scheduled date.
Search Wailuku Court Records Online
The Hawaii State Judiciary offers free public search of court docket records through eCourt Kokua. This is the main portal for finding case information. You can search by party name, attorney name, or case number. Results include the current case status, scheduled hearing dates, documents that have been filed, and a full docket history. The system covers both circuit and district court filings for the Second Circuit, so a single search will show you both levels of court activity in Wailuku and across Maui County.
The screenshot below shows the eCourt Kokua public access portal maintained by the Hawaii State Judiciary.
This tool is available to anyone at no cost and does not require a login. It is the fastest way to check whether a case is active, find hearing dates, or confirm whether a judgment has been entered.
No login is required to use eCourt Kokua. The system is open to the public at any time. Keep in mind that sealed records, expunged cases, and juvenile matters are excluded from the public view. Those are protected by court order or statute and will not appear in search results. For those types of records, you need to contact the clerk's office directly and state your relationship to the case. The court will tell you what process to follow based on what you are trying to access.
For criminal conviction records specifically, the eCrim public access site operated by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is a separate resource worth checking. eCrim focuses on conviction data statewide and is not the same as eCourt Kokua. The two systems complement each other. eCourt Kokua shows active cases and recent filings; eCrim shows conviction outcomes. Using both gives you a more complete picture when researching a criminal matter.
Note: eCourt Kokua is free and open to all, but sealed, expunged, and juvenile records are not accessible through the public search portal.
Certified Copies and In-Person Records Access
If you need an official certified copy of a document filed at Hoapili Hale, you can request one in person or by mail. For in-person requests, go to the clerk's office during regular hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number and a photo ID if you have them. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certification carries an additional fee on top of the per-page cost. The clerk's office can usually locate a file quickly if you have the case number, which you can look up in advance using eCourt Kokua.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write a letter identifying the case by name and number, describe the documents you need, and include a check or money order for the estimated copy cost. Send it to the clerk's office at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Processing times for mail requests can vary, so plan ahead if you are working with a deadline. The court does not accept credit cards by mail. For large document sets, it may be faster to visit in person.
The Hawaii courts records access page has step-by-step guidance on how to request records, what to include in a request, and what the fees cover. If you are unsure what to ask for or how to structure your request, that page is a good starting point before you contact the court directly.
Note: Bring your case number when visiting the clerk's office to avoid delays; staff can locate files much faster with that information.
Second Circuit Court Overview
The Second Circuit Court covers Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the unincorporated areas of Maui County. It is one of four judicial circuits in Hawaii. The circuit court handles the most serious civil and criminal matters and oversees appellate review of district court decisions. Probate and Land Court filings that affect property on Maui run through this court as well. The Second Circuit District Court operates under it and handles day-to-day lower-level cases at Hoapili Hale and the satellite courts on the neighbor islands.
Maui Police Department Records
The Maui Police Department is headquartered at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, just a short distance from Hoapili Hale. The main phone numbers for police records are (808) 244-6345 and (808) 244-6355. Their online information is available at mauicounty.gov/police. Police records are separate from court docket records. The MPD handles incident reports, arrest records, and criminal history printouts. Office hours for records run Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) also provides official criminal record printouts at its public access sites. The fee for a printout through HCJDC is $25, payable by certified cashier's check or money order. Fingerprinting services, also $25, are available at designated HCJDC public access locations. These official record printouts are often required for background check purposes in legal or licensing proceedings and are more formal than a basic eCort search. The HCJDC main site has details on locations and scheduling.
The screenshot below is from the Maui County Police Department records page.
This page shows the contact information and records request process for the Maui Police Department, which handles incident reports for the Wailuku area.
Note: HCJDC printouts cost $25 each and must be paid by certified cashier's check or money order, not cash or credit card.
Rules and Public Access Rights
Access to Hawaii court records is governed by the Hawaii Court Rules, which set out what is available to the public and what is restricted. General docket information, civil filings, criminal case records, and most court orders are available unless a specific court order seals them. The rules also cover who can request records, how long records are retained, and what the fees are for copies.
The Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) is Hawaii's open records law. It applies to government agencies including courts in certain contexts. If you are seeking records that are not clearly part of the court's public case file, UIPA may provide a separate avenue for requesting them. The Office of Information Practices administers this law and can help if you run into access issues with government-held records.
Maui County Court Docket
Maui County's courts are all part of the Second Circuit, and Wailuku is where the main courthouse is located. All filings for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai run through this system.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Wailuku and use the same court system.