Wailuku Inmate Population Search
Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County, and the Wailuku inmate population data sits at the heart of the island's justice system. Adults get arrested by the Maui Police Department and land at the Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) on Waiale Drive. Court cases run through the Second Circuit at Hoapili Hale on Main Street. This page lays out every tool to find a current inmate, pull a case record, or request a Hawaii criminal history check.
Wailuku Overview
Wailuku Inmate Population at MCCC
The Maui Community Correctional Center sits at 600 Waiale Drive, Wailuku, HI 96793. MCCC is the main pretrial jail for Maui County. It also holds some sentenced men and women on short terms. The main line is (808) 243-5861. Staff run intake 24 hours a day. New inmates show on the state roster soon after booking.
State custody rules run under HRS Chapter 353. The chapter covers intake, housing, and transfer. Most Wailuku cases stay at MCCC through arraignment and bail review. Sentenced men may transfer to Halawa on Oahu. Women may go to WCCC in Kailua. Visit the MCCC facility page for visit hours, dress code, and mail rules.
Call before any visit. Housing can shift with no notice. Some pods lock down from time to time. Visit slots fill fast on the weekend.
Maui Police Department Arrest Logs
The Maui Police Department has its headquarters at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku, a few blocks from MCCC. MPD covers all of Maui County, including Molokai and Lanai. The desk line is (808) 244-6400. Patrol officers book local arrests here before the move to MCCC for pretrial hold.
MPD keeps a rolling arrest log at the main station. The log covers recent arrests, sorted by date. You can read it during business hours at the front desk. The log shows name, date of birth, arrest date, charge, and booking number. It does not show court outcomes.
For court status, use eCourt Kokua. MPD also sells report copies through the Records Section. Fees run a few dollars per page. Bring the case or report number if you have it.
Note: The MPD arrest log only shows recent bookings. For older arrests, pull the case from eCourt Kokua or ask HCJDC for a state record check.
Second Circuit Court and the Wailuku Inmate Population
The Second Circuit serves Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Hoapili Hale, at 2145 Main Street in Wailuku, houses Circuit Court, Family Court, and the Wailuku Division of District Court. Felony, civil, and family matters go through Hoapili Hale. Misdemeanors start at the District Court level. The free eCourt Kokua portal covers all Second Circuit cases.
Search by name, case number, or citation. Each hit shows the caption, charges, hearing dates, bail, and judgment. Release orders tie to the MCCC inmate population roster. Juvenile matters stay closed under HRS § 571-84. Sealed files do not show up at all.
The Hoapili Hale clerk sells certified copies for a small fee. Walk-in hours run weekdays. Bring a photo ID and the case number. Terminals are free. Staff cannot run a search for you.
SAVIN and VINELink Alerts in Wailuku
Hawaii's victim alert service runs on the VINELink platform. Wailuku residents can sign up for free. Register as a victim, witness, or family member. Alerts fire by phone, text, or email when an inmate moves, posts bail, or gets released. A clear alert comes with each event.
Sign-up takes a few minutes. You need the inmate name and date of birth. Your contact info stays private. Alerts run around the clock.
SAVIN covers every DCR facility. Wailuku cases stay in the alert pool through every move, from MCCC to Halawa or back. Works on any browser.
HCJDC Criminal History Records for Wailuku Inmate Population
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs the statewide record check system. The HCJDC page lists the steps, fees, and wait times. Name checks cost about $30. Fingerprint checks cost more and take longer. Both pull from court, police, and corrections data.
Rules follow HRS § 92F-13 and HRS § 92F-12. Convictions stay public. Non-conviction items stay closed under HRS § 846-9. Arrests without a guilty finding often do not show on a public check.
HCJDC has a public access terminal on Maui. Walk in, search the state database, and print results. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will show you how, but they will not run queries for you.
DCR Oversight and Wailuku Inmate Population Counts
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs each state jail and prison. The DCR site lists every facility, phone, and visit rule. MCCC holds Wailuku pretrial inmates. Sentenced men may move to Halawa. Sentenced women may move to WCCC.
DCR posts weekly population counts for each facility. The counts show bed use and over-capacity flags. Families use the reports to plan visits. Call before you drive down.
Work furlough runs from MCCC under HRS § 353L. A clean record inside earns a spot. The program helps with reentry to Wailuku and the rest of Maui.
UIPA Records Requests in Wailuku
The Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS Chapter 92F) opens most state and county records. Wailuku residents can file UIPA requests with any agency. Write a short letter or email. Name the record, date range, and agency. Keep a copy.
Agencies must reply in set time limits. Simple requests get a reply in 10 business days. Complex ones run longer. Small requests are free. Large ones have a search and copy fee.
Closed items include juvenile records, medical files, and open cases. Agencies may redact victim or witness names. The Office of Information Practices hears appeals.
Sex Offender Registry and Expungement
Hawaii runs a public sex offender registry under HRS § 846E-02. The site is free. Wailuku falls under zip codes 96793 and 96790. Search by name, address, or zip code. Results show name, photo, offense, and home address.
Expungement runs under HRS § 831-3.2. Only non-conviction arrests qualify. File the form with HCJDC. The process can take weeks. After expungement, the arrest does not show on a public check.
Juvenile files seal at age 18 under HRS § 571-84. Sealed files do not show on background checks. Ask the clerk at Hoapili Hale if you are not sure of your status.
Nearby Maui Cities and Countywide Inmate Population Links
Wailuku sits next to Kahului on the north shore of Maui. For more info on the island, see the Kahului and Kihei pages. Both tie to MCCC for adult intake and the Second Circuit for court. For countywide records, see the Maui County page.
Federal cases from Wailuku go to the U.S. District Court in Honolulu. Most civilian custody questions end at MCCC or Halawa. Start there. Always confirm the current housing site before any visit.