Hawaii Background Checks

Hawaii Criminal Records

If you need Hawaii criminal records to complete your Hawaii background check, then you will need to contact the Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which will allow you to order a Hawaii criminal record.

There are four types of Hawaii criminal records that are available. To retrieve these records do the following:

Step 1: Fill out the Request for Criminal History Record Check form. Click Here.
Step 2: Include payment. A name based search or a finger print based search will cost you $20. An Access and Review or a Wrongful Use of Name/SSN costs $25.
Step 3: Mail the application and payment to the address outlined below.

For more information regarding accessing Hawaii criminal records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
Kekuanao’a Building
465 S. King Street, Rm. 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 587-3100

Resource Links
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data
Request Form

Hawaii Court Records

If you need to access Hawaii court records to complete your Hawaii background checks, then you will need to contact the Hawaii State Judiciary. You can access information via Ho’ohiki and CourtConnect. All of the information is from official records, but may not include all of the information that is available to the public.

Information should be considered “as is” and offers no warranties of accuracy. Should you need certified Hawaii court records for your Hawaii background checks, then you will need to contact the individual courthouse where the case was filed. CourtConnect offers information on traffic courts while Ho’ohiki covers Circuit and Family courts, as well as some civil cases in the District Courts. To perform searches, you will need to know the case number, name, or case type and the circuit where it was filed.

To search for court records online do the following:

Step 1: Visit the Hawaii Search Court Records webpage. Click Here.
Step 2: Select whether to search for traffic case information or criminal and civil case information then click “Enter.”
Step 3: Fill out all required information fields before running your search.

For more information regarding Hawaii court records, you should contact the office using the information below:

Administrative Offices of the Courts
Ali’iolani Hale
417 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 539-4910

Resource Links
Hawaii Court Records Search

Hawaii Jail Records

In order to access Hawaii jail records for Hawaii background checks, you will need to log in to the SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) System. This system provides victims and other concerned citizens with free, confidential access to information on the custody and parole status of offenders.

Searching the SAVIN system requires you to input either the offender’s ID or first and last name. You will also be asked for date of birth or age information if known. You can choose to search all facilities or narrow your search down to one facility. You will be given the name, ID number, age, custody status, race, and gender of each offender. You will also have the option to be notified should this status change.

For additional information regarding Hawaii jail records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Department of Public Safety
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 400
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 587-1288

Reference Links
Hawaii Victim Information And Notification System

Hawaii Driving Records

If you need Hawaii driving records as part of Hawaii background checks, then you will need to access that person’s traffic abstracts and traffic court reports. These reports can be accessed via the CourtConnect system of the Judiciary.

A traffic abstract shows all alleged moving violations and convictions that have come about from the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence. They also show administrative license revocation. Parking and equipment violations will not appear on this Hawaii driving record. This is generally the record used for Hawaii background checks for insurance and employment. To obtain this abstract, you will need to submit the individual’s full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number. You should send these requests, along with the $7 fee, to your local District Court.

A traffic court report is available for any individual who wants to access his or her own Hawaii driving record history. It does include equipment and parking citations, as well as all of the information contained in a traffic abstract. You are the only person that can request this driving record, and the requests must be made in person at your local District Court. There is a charge of $1.00 for the first page of the traffic court report and then a $0.50 charge for each additional page.

If you need additional information about Hawaii driving records, then you can contact the office using the information below:

Directory of the Public Affairs Office
Aliiaimoku Building
869 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-2160

Resource Links
Hawaii Driving Record Information

Additional Resources

Hawaii Sexual Offender Registry
Hawaii Attorney General