Maui County Inmate Population Search
The Maui County inmate population covers four islands: Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. Most jail bookings flow through the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku, which runs well over its design capacity. The Maui Police Department handles arrests and keeps records at its main station on Mahalani Street. This page shows how to search the Maui County inmate population, check court files through the Second Circuit, and use state tools like SAVIN and HCJDC for full custody or history data.
Maui County Overview
Maui County Inmate Population Structure
Maui County sits across four islands but holds all bookings at one main jail. The Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku takes in arrests from Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Kahoolawe has no people living on it, so no bookings come from there. Once sentenced, men move to Halawa on Oahu and women move to WCCC in Kailua, Oahu.
The Maui County site links to police, courts, and other local services. Police work in Maui runs through one main department that covers the whole county. Courts run through the Second Circuit, which has its main courthouse in Wailuku and a small branch on Molokai.
Bookings on Maui run between 2,200 and 2,400 per year. Roughly 58% of inmates at MCCC are pre-trial. That means they have not yet had a plea or trial. The rest are serving short jail time or waiting for a prison bed on Oahu.
Note: Maui County inmate moves to Oahu are tracked in SAVIN, so family members can keep an eye on a transfer without calling each facility.
Maui Community Correctional Center Inmate Population
MCCC sits at 600 Waiale Drive in Wailuku. The main phone is (808) 243-5861. A second line is (808) 243-5858. The fax is (808) 244-0128. The MCCC page lists all visit and mail rules.
The facility has an operational capacity of 301 beds. Average daily count runs around 363. That is about 120% over design. Around 53% of inmates are held on felony charges. About 37% are held on misdemeanors. The rest are on federal holds or short-term transfer.
MCCC holds both men and women in separate units. Women stay at MCCC during pre-trial and then move to WCCC on Oahu if sentenced. The facility runs basic programs in drug treatment, GED prep, and anger management.
Here is a look at the MCCC facility page, which lists the current bed count and contact info.
Visits need pre-approval. The facility posts current visit days on its page, and those can change when intake is high or during emergency lockdowns.
Maui Police Department Records
The Maui Police Department is at 55 Mahalani Street in Wailuku. The main phone is (808) 244-6400. The records unit can be reached at (808) 244-6345 or (808) 244-6355. The department is part of the county and runs under the Mayor's office.
Police records include arrest logs, booking sheets, and incident reports. The department is the first stop for most Maui inmate population questions because all arrests start here. After booking, people are moved to MCCC for intake.
Visit the Maui Police page for record request forms. Fees under Hawaii Admin Rules §8-101-6 run from $5 to $25 based on the type of record and how many pages you need.
For a look at the Maui County government site, see the image below. It shows the main navigation to police and court resources.
Records staff can also direct you to the Second Circuit clerk if the case has been filed in court. At that point, court records often have more detail than the police file alone.
Maui Arrest Records and Inmate Search
Maui arrest records follow the rules set by HRS § 846-2.7 and HRS Chapter 92F. Convictions stay public. Non-conviction data under HRS § 846-9 gets held back from most public checks. Juvenile records under HRS § 571-84 are sealed.
To run a local search, call or visit the Maui Police Records unit. To run a statewide search, use HCJDC. The HCJDC fee is $30 per name and gives the full record from all counties in one letter.
The Maui Police records unit can pull logs by name, date, or case number. Staff will flag any open file and direct you to the Second Circuit clerk if charges have been filed. Most requests are answered within a few business days.
Note: Under HRS § 831-3.2, a Maui resident with an old arrest that led to no conviction may apply to have the record expunged through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
Maui County Inmate Records Overview
A good starting point for Maui inmate records is the county-level page that links to all local agencies. This includes police, courts, and the correctional center.
Most Maui inmate searches end up using three tools in order. First, call MCCC to confirm custody. Next, check eCourt Kokua for the court file. Last, run HCJDC if you need the full criminal history. That path covers nearly every public records need tied to a Maui booking.
Second Circuit Court Inmate Records
The Second Circuit Court handles all criminal cases for Maui County. The main courthouse is Hoapili Hale at 2145 Main Street in Wailuku. The Maui District Court line is (808) 244-2800.
Use eCourt Kokua to search case files by name or number. The tool shows charges, hearing dates, bail, and final outcomes. Most MCCC bookings show up in court records within one or two days.
The Second Circuit page has clerk hours and contact info. Hours run Monday to Friday. Holidays are posted on the state courts site.
Sealed or expunged files under HRS § 831-3.2 do not show in eCourt Kokua. Juvenile records under HRS § 571-84 are also hidden from public view.
SAVIN Custody Status for Maui
SAVIN is the state's free tool to track custody status. It covers MCCC and all state prisons. Sign up through VINE Hawaii to get alerts by phone, text, or email.
Alerts fire when an inmate is moved, released, or transferred. For Maui, that often means a move from MCCC to Halawa on Oahu or WCCC in Kailua. Alerts also fire when someone is sent to the Saguaro facility in Arizona under the out-of-state contract.
SAVIN is not the same as an arrest record search. It shows current custody status only. For past records, use HCJDC or eCourt Kokua.
Statewide Tools for Maui County Inmate Searches
Three state tools work well for Maui inmate searches.
- HCJDC records check pulls full criminal history across Hawaii.
- HCJDC Public Access Sites let you run checks in person when you do not have online access.
- Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders under HRS § 846E-02.
The HCJDC fee is $30 per name. Staff at the Wailuku Public Access Site help with forms. The HCJDC main page lists all office contacts.
For more on records rules, check the HCJDC FAQ. It explains what shows up, what is redacted, and how to appeal a denial.
Note: Maui residents can use any HCJDC Public Access Site in the state, not just the one in Wailuku, so a trip to Oahu for court can double as a records check visit.
Your Rights to Maui Inmate Records Under UIPA
Hawaii's open records law is HRS Chapter 92F, known as UIPA. Most jail records, court filings, and custody reports are public under UIPA. HRS § 92F-12(a)(13) lists records that must be shared on request. HRS § 92F-13 lists the main reasons an agency can deny a record.
You do not need to state a reason. You can ask in writing or by phone. The Office of Information Practices helps when a request is denied. OIP runs free training and has sample request letters.
Most Maui agencies ask for a written form. That keeps a paper trail of what was asked and when it was sent.
Maui County Reentry Programs
MCCC runs basic reentry programs in drug treatment, GED prep, and life skills. The goal is to cut the rate of people who return to jail within three years of release. State-level programs also reach Maui inmates.
The DPS Corrections page lists the main reentry tools. Hawaii Correctional Industries runs small work lines that train inmates in trades they can use after release.
Maui has fewer reentry beds than Oahu. That is why many sentenced Maui inmates finish their time at a reentry site on Oahu or at Kulani on the Big Island before they come home.
Molokai and Lanai Inmate Records
Molokai and Lanai are part of Maui County. Arrests on these islands are handled by the Maui Police Department and booked at MCCC in Wailuku. Court cases are filed in the Second Circuit, with some hearings held at the Molokai District Court.
Inmate searches for Molokai and Lanai follow the same steps as for Maui itself. Use SAVIN for custody status. Use eCourt Kokua for court files. Use HCJDC for full history.
Because these islands are smaller, the total inmate count from them runs much lower than Maui. Even so, the same laws and tools apply across the full county.