Find Kihei Court Records
Kihei court records are maintained by the Second Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary. All court filings for the Kihei area are handled through Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, the county seat of Maui County, about 14 miles north of central Kihei. You can search Kihei case information online through eCourt Kokua at no charge, contact the Records Division by phone or mail, or visit the Wailuku courthouse during business hours. This page explains which courts handle Kihei cases, how to get copies of court records, and what resources are available to help with your search.
Kihei Court Records
Which Courts Handle Kihei Cases
Kihei is in the Wailuku Division of the Second Judicial Circuit. This means court cases involving Kihei residents or incidents in Kihei are filed at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. The main number is 808-244-2929. The courthouse is about 14 miles from central Kihei via North Kihei Road and Mokulele Highway.
Three courts at Hoapili Hale handle different case types. The Second Circuit Court takes felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $40,000, probate, and guardianship matters. The District Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims under $40,000, small claims under $5,000, and landlord-tenant disputes. Civil matters in District Court are generally heard on Mondays. Criminal cases run Tuesday through Friday. The Family Court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence, and juvenile cases.
The Lahaina District Court at 1870 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI 96761 (phone: 808-661-0970) also serves portions of Maui under the Lahaina Division for West Maui communities. Depending on where a specific incident occurred or where a case was filed, some Kihei area matters may have been assigned to Lahaina. If you are unsure which courthouse holds a specific case, searching eCourt Kokua by party name will show you the court and circuit.
Search Kihei Court Records Online
The eCourt Kokua portal is the primary tool for searching Kihei court records online. It covers Second Circuit cases including District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court. Search by party name, case number, or citation number. Results are free to view and show case status, party names, hearing dates, and a complete docket list.
Documents with a PDF icon next to a docket entry can be purchased for $3 per document (1 to 30 pages). Pages over 30 cost $0.10 each. Certified copies cost $5. Subscriptions are available at $125 per quarter or $500 per year for unlimited document downloads. Payment is by credit card.
Family Court civil cases from 1983 forward are searchable through the Hoohiki portal. Hoohiki shows case summaries for divorce, custody, and related family matters but does not provide document downloads. Contact the Family Court Legal Documents Branch at 808-244-2752 after using Hoohiki to identify the case number you need.
The District Court contact information page lists the Lahaina District Court as the satellite courthouse serving West and South Maui. Some Kihei cases may have been filed there rather than at Hoapili Hale, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
The Lahaina District Court at 1870 Honoapiilani Highway handles the Lahaina Division for West and South Maui. Records for cases filed there are centralized at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku for most document requests.
In-Person Records Access for Kihei
To get copies or inspect records in person, visit the Records Division at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku. The Legal Documents Branch is in Room 106. Phone: 808-244-2752. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free public access terminals let you search case records without paying. Printed copies cost $1 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Certified copies carry an extra $2 per document fee.
Bring a valid photo ID. Have the case number, party names, and filing year ready if possible. Active case files are typically retrieved within 15 to 30 minutes. Cases over several years old or archived records may require additional time. Call 808-244-2752 before visiting for archived cases to confirm the records are on-site.
Kihei Court Records by Mail
Mail requests go to: Second Circuit Court, Records Division, Room 106, Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Fax: 808-244-2932. Include your name and contact information, the case number or party names, the type of case, specific documents you need, the number of copies, and whether certified copies are required.
Do not send payment with the request. You will receive an invoice. Prepay by money order, cashier's check, or certified check. Processing takes at least 10 business days for written requests and 15 to 20 business days for mailed requests. Request forms are available at the Hawaii State Judiciary Forms Repository. Form 1C-P-858 covers Circuit and Family Court requests. Form 1C-P-827 is for written purchase requests.
The Second Circuit Court contact page lists complete contact information for Hoapili Hale, including the direct numbers for the District Court, Family Court, and Legal Documents Branch used by Kihei residents for all records requests.
Hoapili Hale in Wailuku is the main point of access for Kihei court records and the central repository for all Second Circuit court files covering Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
Public Records Law and Kihei Court Records
Access to Kihei court records is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F, the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). Under HRS ยง 92F-11, all government records are presumptively open to the public. Court records are generally available to anyone who requests them, without requiring a reason. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of a written request.
Some records are not publicly accessible. Juvenile cases, adoption proceedings, certain domestic violence matters, and records sealed by court order do not appear in eCourt Kokua or Hoohiki. These restrictions apply across the Second Circuit and cannot be overridden by an ordinary public request. If a court denies your request, you can appeal to the Office of Information Practices (OIP) at (808) 586-1400.
For historical Maui County court records not available in electronic systems, contact the Hawaii State Archives in Honolulu at (808) 586-0329. The Archives holds judicial records from the Kingdom of Hawaii period, the territorial era, and early statehood that predate current databases.
Self-Help Resources Near Kihei
The Maui self-help center at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku provides procedural information and form guidance for people handling their own court matters. It is open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone assistance is available on select Mondays and Thursdays at 808-909-2841. The center cannot give legal advice.
The Second Circuit Court Law Library is in Room 207 at Hoapili Hale. Phone: 808-244-2959. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library holds Hawaii statutes, court rules, federal law resources, and legal research guides useful for anyone working on a Kihei area court matter.
Other Maui Area Cities
See Maui County Court Records for complete coverage of the Second Circuit courthouse, the Lahaina District Court, and records access for Molokai and Lanai.