Hawaii State Judiciary
How to Access Court Records
City & County of Honolulu – First Circuit
Most court records maintained by the Hawaii State Judiciary are open to the public
and available for purchase at fees and costs mandated by Hawaii State laws and court
rules. However, access to confidential cases and/or documents may require prior
approval by the court.
Basic court case information available through the Judiciary's website may be
viewed at no cost. Case documents are available for online purchase if there is a PDF
icon showing in the docket. The icon looks like this:
Free Online Viewing of Basic Court Case Information
Visit eCourt Kokua for access to cases regarding:
• Traffic
• Criminal - District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court
• Civil - District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court
• Land Court
• Tax Appeal Court
• Intermediate Court of Appeals
• Supreme Court
Appellate Court (Intermediate Court of Appeals and Supreme Court) opinions and
orders are available at no charge here.
Please note that while case information is available through eCourt Kokua, the
actual court documents for those cases may not be available online. Generally, most
traffic documents are available at the courthouse in the jurisdiction where the traffic
infraction/crime occurred. It is best to call the courthouse and inquire ahead of time if
the case documents are available.
If there is a PDF icon ( ) is displayed next to a docket entry in a case, the associated
RG-AC-508 (8/22) WF
document is available online for purchase and immediate download. (In some cases,
purchased documents may not be immediately available after a document is filed, but
should be available within three business days.)
Downloadable documents can be purchased for a flat rate of $3 (documents 1-30
pages). If the document exceeds 30 pages, then each additional page costs 10 cents.
If you frequently download court documents from eCourt Kokua, you might want to
consider getting a non-refundable subscription for $125 per quarter or $500 per year.
This non-refundable subscription entitles you to unlimited single downloads of public
documents with a PDF icon. Please do not subscribe unless you are sure you want a
non-refundable subscription.
Requesting Court Documents
If you do not have any information about the case you are interested in, please visit the
online case information database: eCourt Kokua. If you do not have access to a
computer or the internet, free access is provided at the public libraries or at a
designated computer at the courthouse.
The more information you have on the case, the quicker we will be able to process
your request.
• Type of case (i.e., civil, criminal, divorce, probate, traffic, etc.)
• Case identification number
• Names of parties in the case
• Title or description of document you are requesting to view and/or purchase
• The number of copies you are requesting
• Whether you need to purchase a “certified” copy. (A "certified" copy is a
duplicate of an original document and has an endorsement that it is a true copy of
the original; it is an added assurance of the authenticity and integrity of the
document.)
Also, let the staff know if you are requesting any other services.
Click here to view the Schedule of Fees and Costs for Frequently Requested Services &
Copies of Records.
If you cannot go the courthouse
If you are not able to go to the Legal Documents department and would like to
purchase court documents click here to access the form called Circuit Court of the
First Circuit Legal Documents Branch, Request to Access Court Records
(HCCR), form 1CP858. Please provide all information requested. Incomplete forms
may cause delays in processing.
• If the case number information is not indicated, a $5 per name search fee may
be assessed accordingly.
• Requests are processed in the order in which they are received. Please allow at
least 10 business days for a response. A response to mailed requests may
require at least 15 to 20 business days. We will respond by USPS mail only so
as not to incur long distance phone charges.
• Requests involving multiple files or documents, files on microfilm, and files stored
off site may require additional fees, costs, and processing time.
Fax or mail completed forms to the “Custodian of Records” of the court
which maintains custody of the case. Please refer to the court contact
information below.
• Do not send any monies or payment with your completed form. An invoice
outlining the applicable fees and costs associated with your request, including
return USPS delivery postage and handling fees, will be emailed or USPS mailed
to you.
• Prepayment of all fees and costs indicated on your invoice is required before
copies and/or services are rendered. Acceptable forms of payment are money
order, cashiers’ or certified checks.
If you can go to the courthouse:
If you can go to the courthouse and would like to view and/or purchase court
documents click here to access the Circuit Court of the First Circuit Legal
Documents Branch, Request to Access Court Records (HCCR), form 1CP858.
Please provide all information requested. Incomplete forms may cause extended
delays in processing.
• If the case number information is not indicated, a $5 per name search fee may
be assessed accordingly.
• Requests are processed on a first-come basis.
• Requests involving multiple files or documents, files on microfilm, and files stored
off site may require additional fees, costs and processing time.
First Circuit Courts
District Court
Honolulu District Court
Kauikeaouli Hale
Legal Documents Branch 2
1111 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2801
Phone: 808-538-5149
Email: LDB2.1DC@courts.hawaii.gov
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Traffic Violations Bureau
District Court Kauikeaouli Hale
1111 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2801
Phone: 808-538-5500
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Click here for Types of Traffic Records Available for Purchase
Click here for Traffic Abstracts & Traffic Court Reports
Ewa/Pearl City District Court
870 4th Street
Pearl City, HI 96782
Phone: 808-534-6900
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Kaneohe District Court
45-939 Pookela Street
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: 808-534-6300
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Wahiawa/Waialua District Court
1034 Kilani Avenue
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Phone: 808-534-6200
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Waianae District Court at Kapolei
Kapolei Judiciary Complex
4675 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, HI 96707-3272
Phone: 808-954-8575
In-person service, first come: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Family Court
Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex
4675 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: 808-954-8310
Email: [email protected]
In-person service by appointment only: 9 a.m. to last appointment at 3 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
Circuit Court
Kaahumanu Hale
Legal Documents Branch 1
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-539-4303
Email: civil.1cc@courts.hawaii.gov
In-person service by appointment only: 9 a.m. to last appointment at 3 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except state holidays
If you need an accommodation for a disability when participating in a court program, service, or activity, please
contact the ADA Coordinator as far in advance as possible to allow time to provide an accommodation. Call the ADA
Coordinator at 808-538-5121 (District Court); 808-539-4400 (Circuit Court); 808-954-8200 (Family Court); or send an email
The ADA Coordinator will try to provide, but cannot guarantee, the requested auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation.
