Urban Honolulu Released Inmates Search
Urban Honolulu released inmates records start with the Honolulu Police Department at Alapai'i Headquarters on Beretania Street. Every arrest in the urban core runs through HPD District 1 and moves to the Oahu Community Correctional Center for booking. Family members can look up recent bookings, pull arrest reports, and confirm current custody through the Records Unit. The Honolulu District Court at Kauikeaouli Hale handles initial appearances. This page walks you through each Urban Honolulu released inmates search tool in one place, from police logs to court files to reentry help.
Urban Honolulu Overview
Honolulu Police Department Urban Honolulu
The Honolulu Police Department main station sits at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. This is the Alapai'i Headquarters. It serves all of Urban Honolulu. The Records and Identification Division lives in the same building. The Records Unit is the one place to pull an arrest report, a case report, or a vehicle crash report. The main line for records is (808) 723-3258. The general HPD dispatch is (808) 723-3000. District 1 runs patrol in downtown, Chinatown, Waikiki, Ala Moana, Makiki, and the rest of the urban core.
HPD District 1 also runs the Downtown Substation at 79 North Hotel Street. Foot patrol, bike patrol, and night watch cover the entertainment zones from that post. Arrests made by District 1 officers get moved to OCCC for booking. Once booked, the arrest shows up on the daily log within six hours. Urban Honolulu released inmates can be traced back through this chain: arrest, booking, log post, court date, custody release.
Visit the District 1 page at honolulupd.org/police-districts/district-1-central-honolulu for the station hours and contact info. HPD reports to the Honolulu Police Commission for civilian oversight.
The main HPD website holds all the key Urban Honolulu released inmates search links. Daily arrest logs, forms for police reports, and policy text all live there. The site is the hub for anyone tracking a case from Urban Honolulu through the system.
Go to honolulupd.org for the full list of services. The Records Unit also takes calls at (808) 723-3284 for general questions.
Urban Honolulu Arrest Records
Urban Honolulu arrest records come from two main sources. The HPD Daily Arrest Log shows new bookings in six-hour updates. Logs stay online for 14 days. After that, you have to ask the Records Unit in writing. The log lists name, age, sex, race, date, time, location, offense, and report number. It also shows booking and release codes. That tells you if the arrestee is out or still in custody.
The second source is the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HCJDC runs the statewide eCrim tool. You can search for any adult conviction record by name and date of birth. A name-based report is $5. Certified copies are $10. Mail-in requests cost $30, or $20 certified. Fingerprint checks are $55 in-person and $35 by mail, with a 3 to 10 business day turnaround. The HCJDC does not post juvenile records. It does not post pending cases or sealed files.
For official eCrim searches, use ecrim.ehawaii.gov or the HCJDC page at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-records-check. For court case data, use eCourt Kokua at courts.hawaii.gov. That covers most Urban Honolulu arrest records once a case has been filed. For records older than 14 days that have dropped off the daily log, mail a written request to the HPD Records Unit at 801 South Beretania Street or call (808) 723-3258. Bring your photo ID for any walk-in pull at the Records counter.
Note: HPD arrest logs redact some data under HRS 92F-13 and drop off the site after 14 days, so older records need a formal request.
Honolulu District Court at Kauikeaouli Hale
The Honolulu District Court sits at 1111 Alakea Street. The building is called Kauikeaouli Hale. It handles all misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases for Urban Honolulu. It also runs initial appearances, arraignments, bail motions, and traffic court. Felony cases get moved up to the First Circuit Court after preliminary hearings. The Court Clerk line is (808) 538-5149. The Traffic Violations Bureau is (808) 538-5100. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., state holidays closed.
Hawaii law requires initial appearances within 48 hours of arrest, not counting weekends and state holidays. That means most Urban Honolulu released inmates see a judge within two to four days. Bail is set at that first hearing. Some people get released on their own recognizance. Others post bond or stay at OCCC until trial. Release from district court does not close the case. The case moves on to plea, trial, or diversion.
Court records are public under HRS 92F and the Uniform Information Practices Act. You can pull case files in person at the Clerk's Office. A name search is $5. Copies run $1 for the first page, then $0.50 for each extra page. Electronic copies are $10 per record. Certification is $2. Exemplification is $4. The clerk takes cash, check, or money order. No credit cards at the counter.
For a statewide online lookup, use the eCourt Kokua system at courts.hawaii.gov. That tool shows case number, parties, charges, next hearing, and disposition for most public cases. Civil, family, and juvenile cases have limited access. See the OIP UIPA page for the full access rules under Chapter 92F.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is the main no-cost legal help option for Urban Honolulu released inmates. The main office is at 924 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The intake line is (808) 536-4302. Legal Aid takes on civil matters that fall outside the public defender's scope. That includes expungement petitions, post-conviction relief, housing after release, access to public benefits, and help with child support. Legal Aid does not handle the criminal case itself. For that, the State Public Defender steps in.
The intake screens for income. Most clients make at or below 125% of the federal poverty line. The site at legalaidhawaii.org has a call-back form. Outreach clinics run at OCCC, the Halawa reentry unit, and several community sites in Urban Honolulu. An expungement helps close out the record of certain non-conviction arrests. That can be huge for Urban Honolulu released inmates trying to get back on track.
Other no-cost or low-cost legal help sources in Urban Honolulu include:
- Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii for pro bono help
- University of Hawaii Richardson Law School clinics
- Domestic Violence Action Center for family court matters
- Hawaii Disability Rights Center for disability claims
- Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation for Native Hawaiian clients
Each takes its own intake. Start with Legal Aid and they will refer out if another group is a better fit.
Inmate Search Tools for Urban Honolulu
Urban Honolulu does not run its own jail. All bookings flow to OCCC. To check if a person is in custody, you start with the HPD arrest log. Then check Hawaii SAVIN for current status. Hawaii SAVIN is the free victim notification service. It rides on the national VINE network. You can sign up for alerts when custody status changes. That means release, transfer, escape, or court date. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-456-8463.
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs the facility end. DCR opened in 2024 when the old Department of Public Safety split. The corrections side became DCR. The law enforcement side became DLE. Both agencies hold different pieces of the Urban Honolulu released inmates picture. DCR handles jails and prisons. DLE handles sheriff duties and UIPA records requests for statewide law enforcement. Look up facility info at dcr.hawaii.gov.
Key Urban Honolulu released inmates search tools:
- HPD Daily Arrest Logs at honolulupd.org
- Hawaii SAVIN through VINELink
- eCourt Kokua for case status and disposition
- HCJDC eCrim for adult conviction checks
- DCR facility directory for current location
For current custody confirmation, call the HPD main line at (808) 723-3000 or OCCC at (808) 832-1777. Online data can run several hours behind real custody changes. Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 353 frames the legal authority for custody. See HRS Chapter 353 for the corrections code.
Note: SAVIN registration is free and covers most Hawaii state facilities, but it does not track federal inmates held at FDC Honolulu.
Nearby Cities in Honolulu County
Urban Honolulu sits at the core of Oahu. These nearby cities share the same county court and the same booking facility. Each has its own HPD district or substation.
Related County
Urban Honolulu is part of Honolulu County. The county page has the full list of jails, prisons, and records offices that handle released inmates from every city on Oahu.