Hawaii Criminal Records at a Glance
Hawaii criminal records are maintained by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) under the Attorney General. HCJDC issues criminal history record checks, referred to as "Police Clearance" or "Police Abstract," for the State of Hawaii. Both name-based ($30) and fingerprint-based ($30) background checks are available. Name-based checks can also be done online via eCrim.
1Hawaii Statewide Criminal Search Resources
Hawaii’s Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) provides criminal history checks to the general public through both name-based and fingerprint-based searches. Name-based checks can also be completed online through the eCrim system. This makes Hawaii more accessible than many states that restrict their repository to fingerprint-only or authorized-agency access.
- HCJDC, Criminal History Record Checkag.hawaii.govHawaii Criminal Justice Data Center issues criminal history record checks ("Police Clearance" or "Police Abstract"). Name-based: $30. Fingerprint-based: $30.
- HCJDC, Name-Based Background Checkag.hawaii.govName-based criminal history record check available in person at HCJDC or online via eCrim. $30 per search.
- HCJDC, Fingerprint-Based Background Checkag.hawaii.govHCJDC provides background checks based on fingerprints for the State of Hawaii only and fingerprint digital/ink card processing.
- HCJDC, Criminal History FAQag.hawaii.govFrequently asked questions about obtaining a criminal history record check in Hawaii including procedures and fees.
- Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Centerag.hawaii.govOfficial HCJDC portal under the Attorney General. Criminal history checks, fingerprinting services, and criminal justice data.
- eCourt Kokua, Hawaii Court Records Searchwww.courts.state.hi.usSearch Hawaii court cases online. Covers traffic, District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal and civil cases across all circuits.
- Hawaii State Judiciary, Go Onlinewww.courts.state.hi.usGuide to accessing Hawaii court records online through eCourt Kokua and other electronic services.
- Hawaii State Judiciary Homewww.courts.state.hi.usOfficial Hawaii State Judiciary portal. Court records, eCourt Kokua, court locations, self-help, and judicial information.
- Hawaii VINELink, Victim Notificationvinelink.vineapps.comSearch for offenders in Hawaii custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Hawaii's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Hawaii state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The Department of Justice's single national search across every state, territory, and tribal registry. Authoritative for offender status but does not include every historical conviction.
https://www.nsopw.gov/ (nsopw.gov)
How to request your own FBI rap sheet (CJIS Identity History Summary) under Title 28 CFR § 16.30, 16.34. $18 fee, fingerprint submission required.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/need-an-fbi-service-or-more-information/identity-history-summary-checks (fbi.gov)
The FBI's aggregate crime statistics program. Useful for context on offense frequency but not a record of individual persons.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/ (ucr.fbi.gov)
Hawaii Criminal Records, FAQ
Is there a single nationwide criminal record search?
No public one. The FBI's Interstate Identification Index (III) is nationwide but is only accessible to law enforcement agencies and approved employers under Public Law 92-544. Individuals can order their own rap sheet through the CJIS Identity History Summary service.
What is the difference between state and FBI record checks?
A state check searches one state's conviction database. The FBI III check searches every state that participates in III. Both are fingerprint-based.
Can arrests without conviction appear on a background check?
Yes, on some. State BCI responses vary, a few states return arrests without disposition for up to seven years, others redact non-conviction arrests. The FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681c) caps non-conviction arrests on consumer reports at 7 years.
How long does an expungement take?
It is a court process governed by state statute, typically 60 - 180 days from petition to order, plus another 60 - 90 days for agency updates.