Find Hawaii Inmate Records

In Hawaii, inmate records contain information about incarcerated persons, including their age, name, date of birth, charges, visits, financial activities, detention facility, and term of incarceration. The correction center or facility in each county manages inmate records. Inmate files in Hawaii are generally not maintained by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety, and interested parties can contact the holding facility or the county where the prisoner is. Every correctional institution under the Hawaii Department of Public Safety maintains a jail roster and record.

Are Incarceration Records Public Information in Hawaii?

According to the Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act, incarceration records are public information in Hawaii. Members of the public can obtain records of imprisonment upon request. However, the state withholds some incarceration files from public review, and requestors may have to seek permission from the court to access the record.

Public records are essential for accountability and transparency; many states have established procedures to make them accessible. Alongside these government systems, several private third-party websites have developed to simplify the search process. These platforms often allow nationwide or multi-jurisdictional searches, making them useful for people who lack precise information about where a record was filed. In practice, initiating a search requires at least two pieces of information: the name of the individual involved (with exceptions made for juvenile records) and the location or jurisdiction where the document is believed to exist. However, it is important to acknowledge that these third-party services are entirely independent of government authorities. They do not benefit from official oversight or endorsement, which means record availability and accuracy may differ from what is maintained in the official archives.

What Information is Contained in a Hawaii Inmate Record?

Inmate records in Hawaii usually contain details about the inmate and information about the incarceration, such as:

• Inmate's full name and status
• The name of the court that presided over the case
• Date of incarceration
• Sentence type
• Degree of offense
• Expected release date
• Housing facility
• Mugshot

Where do I Look Up an Inmate in Hawaii?

Possible ways to search for an inmate in Hawaii are:

• Online through the inmate location option provided by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety;
• In-person visits to the correctional facilities in the county or law enforcement agencies;
• Mail requests to the local county jail. For identification, the application should contain details about the offender.

How Do I Conduct an Inmate Search in Hawaii?

Hawaii provides an online search feature through the Hawaii Department of Public Safety that permits public access to inmate information. Using this platform, interested persons will have to;

• Choose the state of Hawaii as the state of interest, then select Find an offender.
• Provide the first and last name of the inmate of interest and the offender's ID number if available.

A successful search will provide accurate information on the inmate's name, gender, age, race, details of imprisonment, status, and reporting agency. Also, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center has an Adult Criminal Information (eCrim) site that enables users to view conviction information. To search, interested parties must sign up and provide the offender's name, date of birth, social security number, and gender. eCrim charges $5 for a search and $10 per report.

Requesters can visit the state correctional facilities to inquire about inmates. The Hawaii Department of Public Safety, Corrections Division, oversees and manages eight correctional centers. Interested persons may call, mail, or visit these facilities to access physical copies of inmate records.

How Can I Find an Inmate for Free in Hawaii?

Interested persons can search for an inmate using the inmate locator managed by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety without charge. Furthermore, the Corrections Division keeps a jail roster in every correctional facility under the Hawaii Public Safety jurisdiction, allowing the public access to current inmate information for free.

How to Find Old Inmate Records in Hawaii

Interested persons must submit a request to the correctional facility or county housing the inmate to access archived inmate data or make copies of the inmate's information. Correctional facilities in each county preserve records of both released and incarcerated inmates. Additionally, old inmates' files are accessible via the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN).

Inmate Release Date Lookup In Hawaii

The Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) manages inmate release records. The state's inmate locator system provides custody details and projected release dates. Since Hawaii houses some inmates in mainland facilities, release information may differ depending on placement.

Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 587-1288

How do I Find Inmate Death Records in Hawaii?

The Hawaii Department of Health's Vital Records maintains death records of Hawaii inmates, and these records are only available to the general public once the files are 75 years old or older, according to the Hawaii Statute §338–18 on disclosure of records. Any death record under the Hawaii Jurisdiction below the 75-year mark is not available to the public. However, immediate family members, registrant, agency, or person acting on behalf of the deceased inmate and the inmate's legal attorneys can request the record.

The State of Hawaii's Department of Health and Vital Statistics handles all death record requests online and offline. To apply for a death certificate, the following is necessary:

• The deceased's names
• The deceased's date of birth and death
• Location of death
• Evidence of a relationship to the deceased
• Valid identification

Interested parties are to download and complete the Hawaii Death Certificate Application and submit it with the appropriate fees and required ID. Applicants can deliver the filled form via mail or in person to the following address:

State Department of Health
Office of Health Status Monitoring
Issuance/Vital Statistics Section
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801

How do I Conduct a Federal Prison Inmate Search?

The Federal Bureau of Prisons preserves every inmate's details in federal prisons and allows the general public to obtain the documents for free. An interested person can search for inmates via two methods:

• Using the inmate's register number/DCDC number/INS number or FBI number.
• Using the inmate's first, middle, and last names, race, age, and sex.

All information on incarcerated and released inmates is available from 1982 to the present.

How Long Does it Take For An Inmate's Information to Be Published in Hawaii Inmate Locator?

Publishing inmates' information on the Inmate Locator doesn't take long after booking. Typically, it takes about a day after the inmate arrives in jail. The system removes an inmate's information from the Inmate Locator approximately 24 hours after release.

Why Is An Inmate Not Showing Up In Search?

In Hawaii, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation manages local and out-of-state inmates, but not all of this may be reflected in the public system. Inmates housed in contracted mainland facilities sometimes experience delays in record updates. Juvenile offenders and individuals under confidentiality restrictions are excluded from public searches. The database may not display results if the search input is misspelled, incomplete, or inaccurate.