Hilo Released Inmates Search

Hilo released inmates records start with the Hilo Police Station on Kapiolani Street and the Hawaii Community Correctional Center. Every adult arrest in East Hawaii passes through HCCC for booking. Sentenced men may move to Kulani Correctional Facility for minimum-security programming. Hilo is the Hawaii County seat, so the Third Circuit Court and the county records desk also sit here. This page shows every Hilo released inmates search tool, each phone line, each address, and each record source you need for the Big Island.

Hilo Police Station Hawaii County HQ

The Hilo Police Station is the main hub for Hawaii Police Department. The address is 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The main line is (808) 935-3311. The Hilo station covers East Hawaii, which runs across Hilo, Puna, Hamakua, and Kau. East Hawaii arrest info has its own direct line at (808) 961-2213. West Hawaii sits on a different line at (808) 326-4646 ext. 293. The Records Section at 349 Kapiolani handles formal report requests. Fees run $5 for the first page and $0.25 for each added page.

See the full station info at hawaiipolice.com/hilo. The Hawaii Police Department also hosts an HCJDC access site at the same address. That means you can run an official adult criminal history check in person. The HCJDC line is (808) 961-2233. Walk-in fingerprint services work there too. Bring a photo ID.

The Hawaii Police Department coordinates with the DCR on custody notices. Arrest leads tied to Hilo released inmates often start with the station log. HPD officers also work with the Third Circuit prosecutor and the Hawaii County Sheriff for warrant service. Note: East Hawaii arrest info is faster by phone than by email for recent bookings.

Hawaii Community Correctional Center

Hawaii Community Correctional Center is the main jail for the Big Island. It sits at 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The main line is (808) 933-0431. HCCC is a mixed-security facility. It holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced misdemeanants, and some felons in transition. Design capacity is 226 beds. The jail runs near 386 on most days, which is 171 percent of capacity. That overcrowding is a known problem and drives most release and transfer planning.

Booking at HCCC covers fingerprinting, photos, medical screening, and classification. Every arrest in East Hawaii flows through HCCC. West Hawaii arrests may go to Kealakekua Cellblock first and then to HCCC. Release paperwork includes property return, discharge, and handoff to probation if that applies. Family looking for a recent booking should call the main line first.

Facility info and visitor rules sit at dcr.hawaii.gov/facilities/hawaii-community-correctional-center. Visitation needs advance scheduling, a valid photo ID, and compliance with the dress code. HRS Chapter 353 frames the legal authority for custody at HCCC. See HRS Chapter 353 for the full corrections code.

Kulani Correctional Facility Near Hilo

Kulani Correctional Facility sits on Stainback Highway outside Hilo. The main line is (808) 932-4430. Kulani is a minimum-security prison for men within 36 months of release. It holds about 200 inmates. The mission is reentry prep. Programs cover academic work, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and Hawaiian cultural work. Kulani is the only state prison on the Big Island for sentenced felons. Men who start at HCCC and get a longer sentence often move to Kulani if they qualify.

See the facility page at dcr.hawaii.gov/facilities/kulani-correctional-facility. The site runs on a former camp at elevation, which drives the farm, forestry, and land-based work programs. Kulani closed for a time and reopened with a reentry focus. Release from Kulani often ties to a parole plan in Hilo or the wider East Hawaii area. The Hawaii Paroling Authority runs the final release decision.

Family visits at Kulani take a scheduled appointment. Drive time from Hilo is about 45 minutes. The back road can be rough in bad weather. Call the main line for current visit rules.

Hilo Released Inmates Records SAVIN

The Hawaii SAVIN service sends custody alerts for Hilo released inmates. You can register at vinelink.com. Sign up by name or offender ID. The system will ping you when the person gets booked, moved, released, or transferred. SAVIN covers state inmates at HCCC, Kulani, and the other DCR facilities. It does not cover federal or military inmates. Pair SAVIN with the HPD logs for the best read on current status.

Case status lives in eCourt Kokua. The tool pulls from the Hawaii state courts. You can search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Start at courts.hawaii.gov. The Third Circuit Court handles Hawaii County cases. Hale Kaulike is the main Hilo courthouse address for criminal work.

For a formal conviction check, use HCJDC eCrim. Adult conviction history in Hawaii runs through the state's criminal history system. The HCJDC line at the Hilo Police Station is (808) 961-2233 for walk-in fingerprint service. Or run the check online at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. More info on the state criminal history check sits at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc. State records access also falls under the UIPA. See the OIP UIPA page for the law on public records.

Note: eCourt Kokua can show case data before SAVIN shows a booking, so check both tools on the same search.

Hilo Public Records Access

A Hilo released inmates search often pulls data from more than one agency. Start with the agency of record for the freshest data. The Hawaii DCR runs the state jail system. The Hawaii Police Department handles arrest logs and reports. The Third Circuit Court holds the case file. The HCJDC tracks adult criminal history. Each source sits at its own site. Know the right door to knock on before you start.

For custody and facility info, the DCR runs the main state site at dcr.hawaii.gov. The DCR main office is at 1177 Alakea Street, Room 400, Honolulu. The main line is (808) 587-1350. The DCR site lists every state jail and prison, visit rules, program info, and reentry contacts. The Hawaii Police Department site sits at hawaiipolice.com. It holds press logs, form templates, and links for East and West Hawaii.

Formal public records requests fall under the UIPA. The state Office of Information Practices hosts the full law text at the OIP UIPA page. UIPA gives the public a right to most state and county records. The agency has 10 business days to reply. The law lets the agency charge reasonable copy and search fees. Some records stay sealed. Juvenile files, ongoing cases, and sealed matters are not open to the public.

The Hawaii County Council also keeps public records for county actions. The Council sits at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo. Meetings run the first and third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. County records do not hold state custody data, but they show county contract, budget, and policy items that shape local law enforcement. The county budget runs near $600 million a year. For federal custody on the Big Island, try the Federal BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc.

Third Circuit Court in Hilo

The Third Circuit Court of Hawaii sits in Hilo at Hale Kaulike courthouse. It covers all of Hawaii County, which is the Big Island. The court hears criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. Criminal cases drive most of the released inmates records work. Cases start with a charging document, move through arraignment, and then to trial or plea. Sentences get entered in eCourt Kokua. The court also handles bail and release orders that shape custody at HCCC.

Clerk phone lines, hours, and address details sit on the state court site. Start at courts.hawaii.gov. Hale Kaulike keeps a public counter for case file review during business hours. Court staff will not give legal advice, but they can point you to the right form. Some records stay sealed under state law. Juvenile cases, mental health files, and sealed criminal matters are not in the public view.

Note: A printed court file from Hale Kaulike can show more than the online eCourt Kokua summary for older cases.

Main tools for Hilo released inmates records:

• Hawaii SAVIN through VINELink for custody alerts
• eCourt Kokua for case status
• HCJDC eCrim for adult conviction checks
• HCCC main line for current booking info
• DCR facility pages for Kulani and HCCC
• Hilo Police Records Section for reports

Other Communities in Hawaii County

Hilo is the main urban area on the Big Island. Other communities in Hawaii County include Kona, Waimea, Pahoa, and Waikoloa. These areas do not have their own city pages on this site, but they share the Hawaii Police Department and the Third Circuit Court. Kona routes through the West Hawaii police line at (808) 326-4646 and the Kealakekua Cellblock for booking.

Related County

Hilo sits inside Hawaii County. The county runs the jail, the police department, the Third Circuit Court seat, and the county records offices.