Kihei, Hawaii Public Records

While each community has its own police presence, major crimes and large-scale incidents are handled through coordinated efforts that draw on resources from across the department's network of stations and specialized units.

State law governs the bail and bond process in Hawaii, allowing detainees to secure release upon payment of a court-approved amount set according to the charges and individual circumstances of each case.

Anyone researching a specific case can search the online databases or reach out directly to the relevant clerk's office for assistance navigating the court system and locating particular filings or judgments.

Property researchers can start with the online databases, but those seeking more detailed information about ownership history or development patterns may want to visit the Archives' research facility in Honolulu, where the full collection is available for exploration.

Registration can be completed online through the Hawaii Online Voter Registration System at https://olvr.hawaii.gov, by mail, or in person at the Maui County Clerk's office. The deadline falls 30 days before any election, and voters must provide their Hawaii driver's license number or State ID number, Social Security number, and date of birth. Because the community is unincorporated with no municipal government, residents don't vote in city council or mayoral elections. Instead, they participate in Maui County Council elections, choosing from 9 council members representing 9 residency areas, with local voters falling within the South Maui residency area. They also cast ballots for Maui County Mayor and in state and federal races. The next Maui County Council and Mayor elections are scheduled for November 2024, with the following cycle in November 2026. Voters can locate their assigned polling place by visiting the Maui County Clerk's website or using the statewide polling place locator at https://olvr.hawaii.gov. Hawaii conducts all elections primarily by mail, with registered voters automatically receiving a ballot packet at their registered address approximately 18 days before each election. Ballots can be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day), at ballot drop boxes located throughout South Maui, or at Voter Service Centers that open during the early voting period. In-person voting on Election Day remains available at designated locations. Public election records in Hawaii include voter registration lists (available for official election purposes), campaign finance reports accessible through the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission at https://ags.hawaii.gov/campaign, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results published by the Maui County Clerk and the State Office of Elections at https://elections.hawaii.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Maui County reported approximately 63% voter turnout among registered voters, with strong participation from South Maui communities including the area. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters will decide races for Governor of Hawaii (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, U.S. House of Representatives (Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District covering Maui), Hawaii State Senate (13 of 25 seats), Hawaii State House of Representatives (51 seats), Maui County Mayor (four-year term), Maui County Council (all 9 seats), and potentially ballot initiatives addressing local issues such as affordable housing, vacation rental regulations, or infrastructure improvements. Hawaii's U.S. Senate seats are not up in 2026 as both incumbents were last elected in 2022 and 2018 respectively. Voters who will be away from their registered address during the voting period must request absentee ballots through the Maui County Clerk or online at the State Elections website, with ballots mailed to the voter's temporary address.