| Circuit Court | Second Circuit Court — Legal Documents Branch (Wailuku) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Suite 106, Wailuku, HI 96793-1679 |
| Phone | Circuit Court / main office (808) 244-2929; Legal Documents (document filing, file room, records requests) (808) 244-2969; Family Court (808) 244-2700; Lahaina/Hana District Court (808) 661-0970; Molokai District Court (808) 553-1100; Lanai District Court (808) 565-6447 |
| Hours | Office hours 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday except state holidays; counter hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 for the first page of each document, plus $0.50 for each additional page |
| Certified copy fee | $2.00 certification fee per document, in addition to the copy charges |
Maui County is the state Judiciary's Second Circuit, and it covers more than one island: Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. The circuit's main administrative offices are at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, but district courts also sit on Lanai and Molokai, and Lahaina and Hana have their own district court contact points, so where a case was filed on Maui can matter for finding it.
As with every Hawaii county, Maui County's own government keeps no court records; the state Judiciary's Second Circuit Court, District Court, and Family Court hold every case file for the county, and the statewide eCourt Kōkua system searches them the same way it searches Oahu, Hawaii, and Kauai cases.
Because the circuit spans three islands with different-sized courthouses, mail requests for Lanai or Molokai cases should still go to the Second Circuit's Legal Documents Branch in Wailuku unless a specific branch address is given for that island's court.
Search Maui County court records online
Circuit Court
Second Circuit Court — Legal Documents Branch (Wailuku)
- Cost
- Free case search on eCourt Kokua; per-page and certification fees for copies
- Coverage
- Second Circuit Court felony, civil, probate, land court, and tax appeal cases for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Probate
Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Suite 106, Wailuku.
Other courts
Second Circuit District Court (Wailuku, Lahaina, Hana, Molokai, Lanai)
- Cost
- Free case search on eCourt Kokua; per-page and certification fees for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, traffic citations, and civil cases up to the district court limit across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
Lahaina and Hana District Court (808) 661-0970; Molokai District Court (808) 553-1100; Lanai District Court, 312 Eighth Street, Lanai City (808) 565-6447.
Other courts
Second Circuit Family Court (Wailuku)
- Cost
- Free case search on eCourt Kokua for non-confidential cases; per-page and certification fees for copies
- Coverage
- Divorce, custody, guardianship, and domestic violence cases for Maui County
- Records
- Family
(808) 244-2700. Many family cases are confidential and not searchable online.
Other courts
eCourt Kōkua (statewide case search)
- Cost
- Free to search; document purchase $3.00 or $0.10/page, whichever is greater
- Coverage
- Statewide case search that includes all Second Circuit cases
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Start at the Judiciary's Search Court Records page for current eCourt access and system availability; the direct service may close for maintenance. Confirms which island courthouse has a case before contacting a branch or mailing a request.
What is available online
eCourt Kokua covers non-confidential Second Circuit Court, District Court, and Family Court dockets from Maui, Molokai, and Lanai courthouses alike. Documents marked with a PDF icon can be purchased online. Family cases involving minors, adoption, and many domestic-violence matters are confidential and excluded from public search regardless of the island where they were filed.
Which clerk has your record
In Hawaii, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Hawaii page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (First, Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits) | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases above the district court's jurisdictional limit; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court matters | Legal Documents Branch (Chief Clerk's Office) of the Circuit Court for that circuit |
| District Courts | Misdemeanors and violations; Traffic citations; Civil claims up to the district court limit | Legal Documents Branch (Chief Clerk's Office) of the District Court for that circuit |
| Family Courts | Divorce, custody, and paternity; Adoption; Child protective and juvenile cases | Legal Documents Branch (Chief Clerk's Office) of the Family Court for that circuit |
Request records in person or by mail
Maui County clerk offices
Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Suite 106, Wailuku, HI 96793-1679
Phone: Circuit Court / main office (808) 244-2929; Legal Documents (document filing, file room, records requests) (808) 244-2969; Family Court (808) 244-2700; Lahaina/Hana District Court (808) 661-0970; Molokai District Court (808) 553-1100; Lanai District Court (808) 565-6447
Hours: Office hours 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday except state holidays; counter hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Circuit, District, and Family Court records. Contact the Second Circuit's Legal Documents Branch at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Suite 106, Wailuku, or mail the Neighbor Island Request Form (2DP332) there. For a case that was heard specifically on Lanai or Molokai, note the island district court in the request so it can be routed correctly. Do not send payment with the form; the branch invoices copying and handling fees, payable by money order or certified/cashier's check, before sending copies.
Online. Search eCourt Kokua first to confirm the case exists and which court handled it, and to purchase available documents directly.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 for the first page of each document, plus $0.50 for each additional page |
| Certified copy | $2.00 certification fee per document, in addition to the copy charges |
Fees are set under HRS §607-5 and the fee schedules in the Rules of the Circuit Courts (RCCH 2.2) and Rules of the District Courts (RDCH 2.2); the amounts above are printed on the Judiciary's current Request to Access Court Record forms (1CP855, revised 08/2025, and SCP351). A $5.00 per-name search fee applies when no case number is given, and the Judiciary's Schedule of Fees and Costs (form 2DP331) adds $1.00 per page for microfilmed documents, $5.00 microfilm and off-site retrieval fees, $10.00 for rush requests, and fax charges. Invoices for written requests include certification unless the request says "no certification service needed." eCourt Kokua downloads are a flat $3.00 for documents up to 30 pages plus $0.10 per page beyond that; a $125 quarterly or $500 annual subscription covers unlimited downloads.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Hawaii's Hawaii Court Records Rules (HCRR), adopted by the Supreme Court, govern which case information the Legal Documents Branch can show the public. Rule 9 covers how confidential personal information must be filed separately, and Rule 10.4 governs access to documents that a court has sealed or restricted. The clerks of each court are required to give public access to non-confidential dockets and documents through courthouse public-access terminals, but must restrict confidential, sealed, or restricted records to the parties and their attorneys.
The Hawaii guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maui County government keep court records?
No. Maui County government runs police and county services, but all Circuit, District, and Family Court records for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai are kept by the state Judiciary's Second Circuit courts.
Are Molokai and Lanai cases in the same system as Maui cases?
Yes. Molokai and Lanai each have their own district courthouse, but both are part of the Second Circuit and are searchable through the same eCourt Kokua system as Maui island cases.
Where do I send a records request for a Lahaina or Hana case?
Send it to the Second Circuit's Legal Documents Branch at Hoapili Hale in Wailuku, noting which district court (Lahaina or Hana) heard the case, since those courthouses share a phone line and are administered from Wailuku.
Can I search Second Circuit cases online?
Yes, through eCourt Kokua, the same statewide system used for every Hawaii circuit. It is free to search; confidential family, juvenile, and adoption cases will not appear.
Sources
- Hawaii State Judiciary — General Information Contact (Maui) — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/contact/maui
- Hawaii State Judiciary — Circuit Courts — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/circuit/circuit_courts
- eCourt Kōkua — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/records/search_court_records
- County of Maui — official website — https://www.mauicounty.gov/
- Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center — eCrim — https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ahewa/
- Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center — Name-Based Background Check — https://ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-records-check/name-base-background-check/
- Hawaii State Judiciary — Instructions for Accessing Court Records — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/hawaii-state-judiciary-instructions-for-accessing-court-records
- Hawaii State Judiciary — Submit a Written Request to Access/Purchase a Court Record — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/accessing_court_records_step3
- Hawaii Court Records Rules (HCRR) — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hcrr.pdf
- Hawaii State Judiciary — Request to Access Court or ADLRO Record, District Court (form 1CP855, fees) — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1CP855.pdf
- Hawaii State Judiciary — Schedule of Fees and Costs for Frequently Requested Services (form 2DP331) — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2DP331.pdf
- Hawaii State Judiciary — How to Access Court Records, First Circuit (form 1FP1091) — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP1091.pdf
- HRS §607-5 — Costs; Circuit Courts — https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0607/HRS_0607-0005.htm
- HRS §831-3.2 — Expungement Orders — https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0801-0853/HRS0831/HRS_0831-0003_0002.htm
- United States District Court for the District of Hawaii — https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Hawaii counties.