Maui County Court Records

Maui County court records are kept up to date in both digital and physical mediums, guaranteeing their longevity and accessibility. Because they serve as official recordings of court judgments and activities, these records are essential to preserving accountability and transparency in judicial proceedings. They help with conflict resolution, law enforcement, and historical research by offering useful information to the public, researchers, and legal experts.

A wide range of information is typically included in court documents, including case files, motions, pleadings, evidence submissions, decisions made by the court, and judgments. (The Hawaii Court Records Rules, Rule 4(a)–(g)). They might also include information about the parties concerned, witness statements, and the arguments made in court. Administrative information such as court dates, case numbers, and the names of judges and counsel is also frequently included in these documents. The rights of the parties concerned and the fairness of the legal system depend on this thorough recording.

Are Court Records Public in Maui County?

Yes, the public may view Maui court records via manual or electronic means during specified work hours in accordance with the Hawaii Court Records and Rules (HCRR) and the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Every courthouse is required by law to provide documents to anybody requesting them, with the exception of those data that are excluded from disclosure due to state laws or court orders.

Here is a list of court records that may not be included as part of public records in Maui County:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Mental health commitment records
• Certain family court records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Certain financial and medical information
• Records sealed by court order

Maui County Court Records Search

The following resources are available for searching court records in Maui County:

• Maui County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
• Maui District Court Clerk's Office
• Online through the Hawaii State Judiciary's eCourt Kokua website
• Hawaii State Archives
• Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)

Maui County Court Records Search by Name

To do a name-based search for court records, one must first identify the type of record they are looking for and the specific courthouse (circuit, district, or family) that houses it. The requester's search criteria at the court clerk's office are to have the names of the party or parties of the records they are seeking for readily available. Note the following points for those making requests:

• Requesters may be asked to complete a request form or may simply conduct a name-based search using an electronic terminal provided by the court; most courthouses offer public access terminals for free document viewing.
• Although it is free to view court documents, there may be a cost to duplicate plain or certified copies, depending on the volume of records sought. The type of records being accessed and the various court policies would determine the differences in these fees.
• Giving more details about the documents, like the case type or case number, would help to speed up the search process.

Those who might not be able to visit the courthouse can perform a name-based search using the “eCourt Kokua” case search portal, which can be accessed through the state judiciary website. Users must begin by clicking the access link, accepting the disclaimer, and then selecting search by the “Party Search” option to view documents. Users can choose to view records or buy plain and certified copies for $3.00 and $5.00, respectively.

Maui County Courts

The Hawaii trial court system consists of Circuit Courts, District Courts, Family Courts, Land Courts, and Tax Appeal Court. Below is a court directory for court locations in Maui County:

Maui Second Circuit Court
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 244-2929
Fax: (808) 244-2777

Maui Second Circuit District Court
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 244-2846
Fax: (808) 244-2777

Maui Second Circuit District Court - Lahaina
1870 Honoapiilani Highway
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
Phone: (808) 661-0970

Maui Second Circuit District Court - Lanai
Physical: 730 Lanai Avenue, #131
Lanai City, HI 96763
Mailing: 1870 Honoapiilani Highway
Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: (808) 565-6447

Maui Second Circuit District Court - Molokai
55 Makaena Street, P.O. Box 284
Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748
Phone: (808) 553-1100

Maui Second Circuit Family Court
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 244-2700
Fax: (808) 244-2777

Maui County Superior Court Case Search

Hawaii's court system is organized differently, and Maui County is under the jurisdiction of the Second Circuit Court, which handles cases that are considered more serious than those that might be handled by a Superior Court in other states. It's important to note that Hawaii also has District Courts for cases that are less serious and Family Courts for matters involving families and children. However, Hawaii does not have a "Superior Court" as found in some other states.

Maui County District Court Records

District Courts in Maui County have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases, do not offer jury trials, and share some jurisdiction with Family Court divisions over certain types of criminal cases. For cases with a right to a jury, a proper request for a jury trial will transfer the case to Circuit Court. Misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and violations of county ordinances are among the criminal cases that District Courts typically handle.

In person access to district court documents can be obtained by applying in person at the clerk's office during business hours. Before leaving, make sure to call and check the availability of the records. The necessary address is in the court location directory that was provided in the preceding section. Reminder: To acquire plain or certified copies, requesters must fill out a form and pay processing fees.

Some basic district court records information is also available to the public through the state judiciary's "eCourt" online case search engine.

Maui County Criminal Records

Like the rest of Hawaii, Maui County's criminal history records are kept up to date by law enforcement organizations and are accessible via the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC). Information about arrests, charges, dispositions, and convictions can be found in Maui County criminal history records. These records are centrally held by the HCJDC and are kept up to date by local law enforcement authorities.

The Maui County Police Department offers interested parties access to criminal history information. Those who live in the county may find it useful to start their search here. The applicants must come in person to the office at:

Maui County Police Department
55 Mahalani Street
Wailuku, HI 96793 (Map)
Phone: (808) 244-6345/6355

For the State of Hawaii, the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center provides criminal history record checks, sometimes known as "Police Clearances" or "Police Abstracts". An individual's criminal past can be looked up using their name or fingerprints during a criminal history record check. Only adult criminal conviction data will be included in this.

The Adult Criminal Conviction Information (eCrim) Web Site and Public Access locations around the state both have arrest records that have led to indictments (found guilty). These records are regarded as public records. Arrest records that have not resulted in a conviction or are still ongoing are private and not accessible to the public.

It is important for applicants to understand that obtaining these records will need them to fill out the request forms and pay the associated fees. The department also offers other services such as fingerprint services.

Maui County Criminal Court Case Lookup

For persons interested in looking up Maui County Criminal Court Case records, the following options would suffice:

• The first step is to locate and go to the court clerk's office, where the documents are stored, to submit the request or make use of the public computers that the records department has made available. Depending on the type of records being sorted, these records offices may also accept mail requests.
• An additional resource for looking for criminal court cases in Maui County is the state judiciary's eCourt Kokua web portal. Take a look at the usage description from the preceding section.

How to Get Maui County Civil Court Records

There isn't a designated "civil court" in Maui County. The Second Circuit Court is in charge of handling civil cases instead. This court has universal jurisdiction over both criminal and civil cases, which means it can handle a wider variety of legal issues, including ones that fall outside the purview of other courts. A wide range of civil lawsuits, such as property disputes, personal injury claims, contract disputes, probate, and estate problems, are handled by the Second Circuit Court in Maui County. Circuit Courts and District Courts also have concurrent jurisdiction over civil non-jury disputes involving sums in issue between $10,000 and $40,000.

Any interested parties can contact the Maui Circuit Court clerk's office at any of the addresses listed in the preceding section to obtain access to civil court records. The clerk's office records department also accepts mail inquiries. These records can be obtained by filling out the records request form and paying the required fees. To obtain it online, just go to the state judiciary website (see above section).

Maui County Family Court Records

Family court records in Maui County relate to cases heard by the Hawaii Second Circuit Court's Family Division. A wide range of family law disputes are handled by the Family Division, including guardianship, adoption, divorce, domestic abuse, child custody, and maintenance.

Because family court proceedings are sensitive, access to their documents may be restricted. In general, the records are accessible to the parties concerned in the matter, their attorneys, and some other authorized persons. It's possible that certain records are sealed off from public access.

Family court documents are available for physical inspection at the Second Circuit Court, 2145 Main Street, Hoapili Hale, Wailuku, HI 96793. Those who are interested must fill out the request form and pay the applicable fees. This circuit includes the Family Court's operations. The Hawaii State Judiciary's eCourt portal, which offers access to case information, may have some records available online (see section above).

Maui Dissolution of Marriage Records

"Divorce records" and "dissolution of marriage records" in Maui County, Hawaii, refer to the same court documents. Both phrases refer to the formal record of a marriage's dissolution. Anyone interested in getting divorce records should simply get in touch with the family court as mentioned in the preceding section. Divorce records are kept by the Family Court of the Second Circuit Court, which covers Maui County.

Maui County Marriage and Divorce Records

In Maui County, marriage—also known as a “civil union”—and divorce records are kept on file by separate departments. The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) maintains marriage records, which are made up of licenses and certificates. A marriage license and a marriage certificate are two different documents that authorize a marriage to occur, while a marriage certificate certifies that a legal marriage has been consummated.

Orders for marriage records can be placed online or by mail. Requesters must complete the order form with all necessary information, including their shipping address, contact information, and a legitimate government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or State ID). Keep in mind that there are extra costs associated with the record request: $10.00 for the first copy, $4.00 for each additional copy, and $5.00 for a general administration charge (for a maximum of five copies). Mail should be sent to:

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

The only divorce records held by DOH date from July 1951 to December 2002, and access to these data is restricted to in-person or postal requests that have been submitted with the required paperwork and payment. Additional copies are $4.00, while the first copy is $10.00. For records obtained before to or following these dates, please contact the Second Circuit Court's Legal Documents Office at (808) 244-2969. Applicants may need to fill out a request form and pay the appropriate fees in order to receive divorce records from the court's family division.

Maui County Birth and Death Records

The Department of Health's Vital Records Division is in charge of maintaining birth and death records for Maui County. One can obtain both certificates online, in person, or by mail. In addition to filling out the request forms for birth and death certificates, applicants must also pay the applicable fees. The prerequisites, which include proper identification, the price of ordering these records, and the mailing address, are the same as those outlined in the preceding section. A certified copy of a vital record, such as a birth or death certificate, can only be granted to an applicant who has a direct and tangible interest in the record, such as the registrant of the record, a legal representative, an agency operating on the registrant's behalf, etc.

Maui County Probate Court Records

The Second Circuit Court handles probate issues; Maui County does not have its own probate court. This court handles issues such the administration of estates, the division of estates from deceased people, the validity of wills, and the appointment of guardians or conservators for minors and incapable adults. Wills, estate inventories, and guardianship paperwork are among the papers kept by probate courts.

The Clerk’s Office of Second Circuit Court is the entity that keeps these data; therefore, people can get in touch with them to request them. Requests may be sent by mail, in person, or online through the website of the Hawaii State Judiciary. Giving specifics like the name of the deceased, case number, and the particular documents one is looking for will help to speed up the process. Depending on the request's nature, there can be costs associated with getting copies, and processing times might change.

Maui County Property Records

The Maui County Real Property Assessment Division is the place to go to view property records in Maui County. For real property tax purposes, all real property in the County of Maui is discovered, listed, and valued by the Real Property Assessment Division. We support the Real Property Board of Review in its appeals processing. The Division looks after the parcel layer of the geographic information system (GIS) and tax map keys (TMK).

Online access to these documents is available through the county's official website, or you can visit the Real Property Tax Division office in person at:

110 ’Ala’ihi Street
Suite 110
Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 270-7297

Among the various kinds of property-related data that are accessible are:

• Ownership Data, including facts about the current and prior owners.
• Details about the property, such as its size, location, and physical attributes.
• Tax information, such as assessed values, both current and historical, tax rates, and payment records.
• Sales history, which includes pricing, dates, and details of previous transactions.
• Building permits, such as those issued for renovations, repairs, and building work.
• Land use restrictions and zoning categories.
• Property borders and other spatial information are displayed on maps and in GIS data.

Maui County Court Records Online

Third-party internet resources are useful for obtaining court records in Maui County, Hawaii. Websites such as Hawaiicourtrecords.us offer a consolidated platform for searching and obtaining different legal documents, such as case facts and verdicts. The main benefits of using these online tools are convenience—users can access records whenever and from anywhere—and possibly speedier search results compared to in-person inquiries.

There are restrictions to consider, though. Records may differ in terms of completeness and accuracy, and some may not be accessible online owing to limitations or privacy issues. Furthermore, even while these services can facilitate access, they frequently charge for in-depth analyses or prolonged searches. As a result, users should consider the advantages over the possible disadvantages and, if needed, confirm the information with official court sources.