Search Kauai County Released Inmates

Kauai County released inmates records begin with the Kauai Community Correctional Center and the Kauai Police Department. Every adult booked on the Garden Isle passes through KCCC in Lihue. The KPD keeps the county arrest logs and the records division. Court cases land in the Fifth Circuit. You can search by name, by booking date, or by facility. This page points to every public path for Kauai County released inmates. It covers jail rosters, police records, court filings, and the state reentry tools that track release dates and status changes.

Kauai County Police Department

The Kauai County Police Department is the main agency for arrests on the island. The main office sits at 3990 Kaana Street, Suite 200, Lihue, HI 96766. The main line is (808) 241-1711. The Records Division runs at (808) 241-1655 and is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KPD works through three district stations in Lihue, Kapaa, and Waimea. Each station books local arrests and holds detainees for intake at KCCC. The KPD also hosts the HCJDC public access terminal at (808) 241-1661 for free name-based checks on-site.

For info on the department and services, see the Kauai County Police Department page for contact info and public resources.

KPD record requests need a signed form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and payment in full. The agency does not release reports on open or active cases. Records of closed cases may be released in part under UIPA, with personal info redacted. Incident reports, traffic crash reports, and basic arrest data are the most common pulls. Call the Records Division before you mail a request so you know the fee and the form you need.

Kauai Community Correctional Center

The Kauai Community Correctional Center is the main jail for Kauai County released inmates. KCCC sits at 3-5351 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI 96766. The main line is (808) 241-3050. For specific inmate inquiries, dial extension 244. The facility holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced misdemeanants, and some felons waiting for transfer to a state prison on Oahu. KCCC runs under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It serves the entire county and is the only jail on the island.

Public info at KCCC covers the current roster, the booking date, the charges, the bail or bond amount, the scheduled release date, and the facility assignment. Protected info includes medical and mental health files, security-sensitive details, and anything that touches an ongoing investigation. Family members and attorneys can call the main line to confirm custody. The scheduled release date can shift based on court orders, credit for time served, or a parole decision.

For full facility info and visit rules, see the KCCC page at dcr.hawaii.gov. Visit days at KCCC run Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each visit is 30 minutes. You must be on the approved list. A valid photo ID is required. Legal authority for custody at KCCC falls under HRS Chapter 353.

Kauai County Arrest Records

Kauai County arrest records are made by the KPD at the time of booking. A record holds the name, the date of birth, the charge, the arresting officer, the booking photo, and the report number. The roster is public under HRS § 92F-12, which is part of the Uniform Information Practices Act. The basic roster is open. Full case files are not. The KPD posts no daily arrest log online, unlike HPD on Oahu. You must call or visit the Records Division to confirm a current booking. That gap makes Kauai County released inmates harder to track online than Honolulu County.

For a current booking check, call the KPD Records Division at (808) 241-1655 or drop by the main office at 3990 Kaana Street in Lihue. Written requests can go by mail to the same address. Attach a copy of your photo ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Fees run $0.25 per page with a $2.00 certification charge on each document. The UIPA rules on release are at the OIP UIPA page. UIPA gives the agency 10 business days to respond. Complex pulls may take longer. Fee waivers apply when the request is in the public interest.

Key tools for Kauai County arrest and custody lookup:

• KPD Records Division at (808) 241-1655
• KCCC main line at (808) 241-3050 for custody checks
• HCJDC public access at the KPD main office
• Hawaii SAVIN via VINELink for release alerts
• eCourt Kokua for case disposition

Criminal History Records

Criminal history records on Kauai are kept by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. HCJDC runs a statewide system that covers every county. Under HRS § 846-9, conviction info is public. Non-conviction info is restricted. A full criminal history check runs $30. A certified copy costs extra. A name-based eCrim search is $5. A certified eCrim is $10. A fingerprint check runs $55 in-person and $35 by mail. These fees apply to every requester. You can walk in to the KPD main office at 3990 Kaana Street for the HCJDC public access terminal at (808) 241-1661. That terminal is free to use for name-based lookups.

Start a statewide check at the HCJDC page. The name-based eCrim portal is at ecrim.ehawaii.gov. The eCrim data comes from the same HCJDC database used by law enforcement. A name match may pull a false hit. A fingerprint check is the most exact option. For federal records, use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. For the case status side, use eCourt Kokua at courts.hawaii.gov. The three tools together cover state, federal, and court-side data.

Kauai County Inmate Records

Kauai County inmate records are split between what is public and what is not. Public records at KCCC cover the roster, the booking date, the charges, the bail or bond amount, the scheduled release date, and the facility. That is the basic set protected by UIPA. Anyone can ask for it. No reason is needed. The agency has 10 business days to respond. A proper request needs a completed form, a copy of a photo ID, an exact description of the record, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment.

Protected info stays closed. That includes medical and mental health files, personal privacy data like Social Security numbers and home addresses, security-sensitive details about facility layout or staff, anything tied to an ongoing investigation, and juvenile records. These stay sealed even when the rest of the file opens up. Federal inmates held on Kauai are rare. Most federal cases move to the Federal Detention Center Honolulu. Use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc for those.

For a reentry alert, sign up for SAVIN at vinelink.com. The state-run VINE page is at hawaiipolice.gov. SAVIN sends notice by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, moved, or has a court date. The tool is free. You can register with just a name and a phone number. For direct custody confirmation, call KCCC at (808) 241-3050 extension 244. For a scheduled release date, the unit case manager is the best source, reached through the main line.

Kauai Court and eCourt Kokua

The Fifth Circuit Court handles Kauai County cases. The Kauai Judiciary Complex sits at 3970 Kaana Street, Lihue. Public access terminals are free on-site. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. The terminals show the full docket, the filings, and the disposition. The circuit covers felony and civil matters. Misdemeanors and traffic go through District Court. Family Court handles juvenile and domestic cases. The complex is close to the KPD main office and the clerk's office, so one trip can pull the files you need.

Online access is through eCourt Kokua at courts.hawaii.gov. The portal is free but limited. Some case types are blocked. Sealed cases do not show up. Juvenile records are never in the portal. For a certified copy of a case file, you have to visit the clerk or mail a request with the case number. The Kauai County Clerk's Office sits at 4396 Rice Street, Suite 209, Lihue, HI 96766. The phone is (808) 241-4800. The clerk handles county records and election matters but does not hold court files. Court files live with the Judiciary Complex.

eCourt Kokua is the fastest way to check the status of a pending case. Pair it with SAVIN for release alerts and with the KCCC main line for live custody confirmation. That combo gives you the best view of a Kauai County released inmate from arrest through reentry.

Cities in Kauai County

Kauai County covers the entire island of Kauai and the tiny island of Niihau. Arrests from every town flow to KCCC in Lihue. Police work is split across three district stations. The three main towns are Lihue, Kapaa, and Waimea. None of these towns has its own city page on this site. For records, go straight to the KPD station that covers that town or call the Records Division in Lihue.

Nearby Counties

Kauai County sits alone on the northern end of the main Hawaiian island chain. Inmate transfers across counties happen by boat or air. These other Hawaii counties may apply when a case crosses islands.