Search Maui County Court Docket

Maui County court docket records are maintained by the Second Circuit Court and District Courts based in Wailuku, covering cases from Maui, Molokai, and Lanai islands. You can search these records for free through the state's eCourt Kokua portal or visit the Hoapili Hale courthouse in Wailuku to request copies of filings, hearing schedules, and case documents in person.

Maui County Circuit Court Docket

The Second Circuit Court in Maui County sits at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku and handles the full range of serious civil and criminal matters. Felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $40,000, probate proceedings, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate administration all go through this court. The Second Circuit also has jurisdiction over Land Court and Tax Appeal Court matters for the entire county, which covers not just Maui island but also the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai.

Hoapili Hale is the central courthouse for Maui County and the primary location for accessing Second Circuit records. All major filings are processed here. The building houses both the circuit and district courts, which makes it a single destination for most court-related records requests. Court staff can assist with copy requests, case status inquiries, and document inspections during regular business hours. Written copy requests submitted by mail are processed by the Legal Documents Branch at the same address.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies carry an additional charge. Use form 1CP858 when submitting a written request for copies of court records. In-person requests can often be filled during the same visit when workload permits. If you are not sure which office handles a particular type of record, call ahead and staff can direct you to the right division.

Maui County District Court Docket

The Second District Court handles lower-level cases for Maui County. This includes misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, civil cases under $40,000, small claims under $5,000, landlord-tenant matters, and temporary restraining orders. The main district court location is also at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, sharing the building with the circuit court. District court cases appear in eCourt Kokua alongside circuit court filings and can be searched the same way.

Maui County has several outlying district court locations that serve different parts of the county. Hana District Court, located at 4974 Uakea Road in Hana, serves East Maui and holds sessions periodically. Lanai District Court at 730 Lanai Avenue in Lanai City holds monthly sessions for Lanai island. Molokai District Court at 55 Makaena Place in Kaunakakai also meets monthly to serve Molokai residents. For all three of these satellite locations, records are maintained at the main Wailuku courthouse. If you need records from a case heard in Hana, Lanai, or Molokai, contact the Wailuku courthouse for retrieval.

The Lahaina District Court, which previously served West Maui at 1870 Honoapiilani Highway, has been closed since 2024 due to wildfire damage in the area. All Lahaina cases have been reassigned to the Wailuku courthouse. If you are looking for records from a case that was originally filed in Lahaina, contact the Wailuku District Court directly at (808) 244-2929 for assistance in locating those files.

Maui County Police Department Records

The Maui County Police Department maintains its own records that are separate from the court docket but often connected to cases that appear in the court system. The Records Division handles requests for police reports and related documents. The main office is in Wailuku, close to the courthouse. This location is also a designated public access site for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center system, allowing the public to access criminal history printouts for a fee.

[Lead-in: The Maui County Police Department in Wailuku serves as both a police records facility and an HCJDC public access site for criminal background information.]

The Records Division accepts fingerprinting requests as well, with a $25 fee payable by certified cashier's check or money order.

Access to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center system through the police department gives you the ability to request printed criminal history records. This is a different resource than eCourt Kokua. The HCJDC system contains statewide criminal history data, while eCourt Kokua shows court case docket entries. Both tools can be useful, depending on what information you need. For the most detailed view of a specific court case, start with eCourt Kokua. For a broader criminal history search, the HCJDC access sites are the right choice.

The HCJDC public access sites page lists all locations statewide where criminal history printouts can be obtained. The Maui County Police Department is among the listed sites, along with other law enforcement offices across the state. Payment must be made at the time of the request, and printouts are provided on the spot.

How to Search the Maui County Court Docket Online

Free online access to Maui County court docket records is available through eCourt Kokua. This is the Hawaii State Judiciary's public search portal, and it covers cases from all circuits. To search Maui County cases, select the Second Circuit from the jurisdiction dropdown. You can then search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The results show docket entries with filing dates and descriptions, along with hearing schedules and case status.

eCourt Kokua is available at any time and does not require a login or registration. It works best for looking up whether a case exists, checking current case status, or finding a case number before making a formal records request at the courthouse. The portal shows docket activity but typically does not provide the full text of documents. If you need the actual contents of a filing, you must contact the clerk's office to request copies.

For criminal history data beyond what eCourt Kokua shows, the eCrim portal provides access to the statewide criminal history system through authorized public access sites. The Maui County Police Department is one such site, as described in the section above. Detailed guidance on accessing all types of court records is available on the Hawaii State Judiciary records access page.

Court Records Rules and UIPA in Maui County

The Hawaii Court Records Rules govern public access to all state court records, including those held by the Second Circuit in Maui County. These rules define what is open to the public, what must be kept confidential, and what process the courts follow when handling records requests. They are set by the Hawaii Supreme Court and apply uniformly across all circuits.

For records held by county agencies outside the court system, the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) is the controlling law. This includes police records, county government records, and other non-judicial public agency documents. If you request a record under the UIPA and your request is denied, you have the right to appeal that decision through the Office of Information Practices. The UIPA presumes openness and places the burden on the agency to show why a record should be withheld.

Certain records in the Second Circuit are restricted from public access. Juvenile delinquency and family court records involving minors are confidential. Mental health proceeding records and certain sealed civil cases are also not publicly available. For any case where you are unsure about access, the clerk's office at Hoapili Hale can tell you whether the record is open or restricted before you spend time on a formal request.

The right to inspect records in person at the courthouse is free of charge. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies may cost more and typically require a written request form. For legal proceedings, check with the clerk whether you need plain copies or certified copies, as requirements vary by court and by the purpose of the documents.

Cities in Maui County

The following cities in Maui County have dedicated court docket information pages with local search guidance and courthouse details.

Other Hawaii Counties

Each county in Hawaii is served by its own circuit and district courts. The pages below provide courthouse contacts, search guidance, and records access details for the other counties.