Find Inmate Population in Kailua
Kailua is a windward Oahu town in the City and County of Honolulu, and the Kailua inmate population runs through a mix of state and county systems. Adults arrested here move through the Honolulu Police Department and land at OCCC. Women in state custody often go to the Women's Community Correctional Center, known as WCCC, which sits inside Kailua. The Kaneohe District Court handles first appearances. This page covers every public tool to find a current inmate or pull a record check.
Kailua Overview
Kailua Inmate Population and WCCC
The Women's Community Correctional Center sits at 42-477 Kalanianaole Highway in Kailua. The main line is (808) 266-9700. WCCC is the state's main facility for women. It holds both pretrial and sentenced inmates. See the DCR WCCC page for visit hours and mail rules.
WCCC runs programs in parenting, trades, and drug treatment. The site also hosts pre-release work furlough. Women from Kailua, Kaneohe, and the rest of Oahu may land here. Some long sentence cases transfer to mainland contract beds.
Visits run on set days by housing unit. You must book a slot ahead of time. Dress rules apply and all visitors go through a scan. Phone accounts run through a pre-funded system.
Note: Men from Kailua go to OCCC in Honolulu, not WCCC. WCCC is a women-only facility.
OCCC Custody for Kailua Men
Men arrested in Kailua land at OCCC after HPD booking. OCCC is at 2199 Kamehameha Highway in Honolulu. The main line is (808) 832-1700. OCCC runs intake, pretrial holds, and short sentences. See the DCR OCCC page for full details.
Transfer from OCCC to Halawa follows a long sentence. Staff set the housing based on risk and needs. Most pretrial men from windward Oahu stay at OCCC through bail review.
Visitation at OCCC runs by housing module. Mail goes to the DCR central mail room. Always confirm the current housing site before any visit.
HPD District 4 Kaneohe and Kailua Arrest Logs
The Honolulu Police Department covers Kailua under District 4, based in Kaneohe. The Kaneohe station handles calls, traffic stops, and booking for windward Oahu. HPD posts a rolling arrest log at the station under its public access policy. The log covers the last 14 days.
Arrest logs show the name, date of birth, arrest date, charge, and booking number. They do not show court outcomes. They do not include mug shots. For court outcomes, use eCourt Kokua. HPD also sells report copies at $3 each through the Records Division.
Some reports need a redaction review first. That review can take a few weeks. Victims can ask for a report copy for their own case with no fee.
Kaneohe District Court Records for Kailua Cases
Kailua's adult criminal cases start at the Kaneohe District Court. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and first appearances. Felony cases move to the First Circuit Court in downtown Honolulu. 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 Kailua inmate population roster.
Some items are closed under HRS § 571-84. Closed items include juvenile matters, some mental health cases, and sealed orders.
SAVIN and VINE Alerts in Kailua
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. Use the VINELink Hawaii search to check status now.
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.
SAVIN covers WCCC, OCCC, and every other DCR site. Kailua cases stay in the alert pool as they move. You can cancel alerts at any time.
HCJDC Criminal History Records for Kailua Inmate Population
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs the state's record check system. HCJDC reports pull from courts, police, and corrections. Kailua residents can ask for a name check or a fingerprint check at the HCJDC records unit. Name checks cost about $30.
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 public access terminals on Oahu. 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 Records Requests
The Uniform Information Practices Act at HRS Chapter 92F gives the public the right to ask for most government records. Kailua 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 ones may take longer. Fees tie to search time and copy cost. Small requests are often free.
Closed items include juvenile records, medical files, and open investigations. The Office of Information Practices oversees appeals.
Sex Offender Registration in Kailua
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. Kailua sits in zip code 96734. The registry shows names, photos, offense codes, and home addresses.
New Oahu residents must register in person with the Hawaii State Sheriffs Division at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. Registration runs Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment.
Under HRS § 831-3.2, some old records can be expunged from public view. The process runs through the Attorney General's office.
Reentry, Parole, and Related Links
Women returning to Kailua often enroll in work furlough at WCCC. Furlough placement follows HRS Chapter 353. The Hawaii Paroling Authority holds hearings on site. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission reviews conditions and outcomes.
Nearby cities with their own pages include Kaneohe, Urban Honolulu, and East Honolulu. See the Honolulu County page for the full island overview and see the DCR site for state corrections policy.