Search Kahului Inmate Population

Kahului is the biggest town on Maui and the main airport and commerce hub for Maui County, and the Kahului inmate population runs through state and county systems based in nearby Wailuku. Adults arrested in Kahului move through the Maui Police Department and land at the Maui Community Correctional Center, known as MCCC. The Second Circuit Court handles case filings and bail reviews. This page covers every public tool to find a current inmate or pull a record check.

Kahului Inmate Population and MCCC

The Maui Community Correctional Center sits at 600 Waiale Drive in Wailuku. The main line is (808) 243-5861. MCCC holds pretrial adults and short sentence inmates for all of Maui County. The facility runs under the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Staff log new bookings into the state roster within hours. See the DCR MCCC page for visit hours and mail rules.

MCCC intake runs from the Maui Police cellblock next to the Wailuku station. Most Kahului cases go through Wailuku for arraignment. The jail holds both men and women in separate modules.

Long term sentences go to Halawa on Oahu or to a mainland contract bed. Transfers happen days or weeks after sentencing. Always confirm the current housing site before any visit.

Maui Police Department Arrest Logs

The Maui Police Department runs its headquarters in Wailuku. The main line is (808) 244-6400. MPD covers all of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai from three districts. Kahului sits inside the Wailuku district. The department posts a daily arrest log at the front desk under state open access rules.

The log shows the name, date of birth, arrest date, charge, and booking number. It does not show court outcomes. It does not include booking photos. The log rotates on a set cycle. Older items move to the records unit.

MPD sells report copies through the Records Section in Wailuku. Fees run about $3 per report. Some reports need a redaction review first. That review can take a few weeks.

Second Circuit Court Records for Kahului Cases

Kahului's adult criminal cases go to the Second Circuit Court at the Hoapili Hale courthouse in Wailuku. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and first appearances. Circuit Court handles felonies, appeals, and grand jury work. The free eCourt Kokua portal lets you search both levels.

Search by name, case number, or citation. The portal returns the case caption, charges, hearing dates, and judgment. Bail amounts and release orders show too. This data feeds the Kahului inmate population roster at MCCC.

Some files are closed under HRS § 571-84. Closed items include juvenile matters, some mental health cases, and sealed orders. Ask the clerk about the right form.

SAVIN Alerts for Kahului Inmate Population

Hawaii's SAVIN service runs on the VINE platform. Sign-up is free and takes a few minutes. Alerts fire by phone, text, or email when an inmate moves, posts bail, or gets released. Victims, witnesses, and family can all register. Use the VINELink Hawaii search to find a person in custody.

You need the state ID number or the inmate's name and date of birth. The state keeps your contact info private. Alerts run around the clock. You can cancel alerts at any time.

SAVIN covers MCCC, Halawa, and every other DCR site, so Kahului cases stay in the alert pool as they move. Transfers from MCCC to Halawa still fire alerts.

HCJDC Criminal History Records in Kahului

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs the state's record check system. HCJDC reports pull from courts, police, and corrections. Kahului residents can ask for a name check or a fingerprint check at the HCJDC records unit. Name checks cost about $30. Fingerprint checks run more.

HCJDC rules follow HRS § 92F-13 and HRS § 92F-12. Convictions are public. Non-conviction data falls under HRS § 846-9. Arrests without a guilty finding may not show on a public report.

HCJDC also runs a public access terminal at the Maui State Office Building. You can walk in, search the state database, and print results. Staff will show you the steps but will not run queries for you.

UIPA Requests in Kahului

The Uniform Information Practices Act at HRS Chapter 92F gives the public the right to ask for most government records. Kahului residents can file UIPA requests with any state or county agency. Agencies must respond within set time limits. Simple requests get a reply in 10 business days.

Complex requests may take longer. Fees tie to search time and copy cost. Small requests are often free. The Office of Information Practices can help with appeals if an agency denies a request.

Closed items include juvenile records, medical files, and open police work. Agencies may redact names of victims and witnesses before release.

Sex Offender Registration in Kahului

Hawaii runs a statewide sex offender registry under HRS § 846E-02. The public site is free to search. Search by name, address, or zip code. Kahului covers zip code 96732. The registry shows names, photos, offense codes, and home addresses.

New Maui residents must register in person with the Maui Police Department. The records unit handles the intake. Registration runs during normal business hours. Staff verify ID, take a photo, and log the home address.

Under HRS § 831-3.2, some old records can be expunged from public view. The process runs through the Attorney General's office.

Reentry Services for the Kahului Inmate Population

Inmates returning to Kahului often enroll in work furlough at MCCC. Furlough placement follows HRS Chapter 353. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission reviews facility conditions and reentry outcomes.

The Hawaii Paroling Authority handles parole on Maui. The board meets by video at MCCC. Hearings cover eligibility, conditions, and release dates. Families can ask to attend. See the DCR site for program details.

Local reentry groups help with housing, jobs, and counseling. Most Kahului reentry work runs through the DCR case manager inside MCCC.

Related Maui Cities and County Links

Kahului sits next to Wailuku, the Maui County seat. See the Maui County page for the full island overview. Nearby cities with their own pages include Wailuku and Kihei. Federal cases from Kahului go to the U.S. District Court in Honolulu.