Getting a Copy of Your Hawaii Criminal Record
Which Hawaii agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), part of the Department of the Attorney General, keeps the statewide criminal history system. Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Other Services (Access & Review)
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), part of the Department of the Attorney General, keeps the statewide criminal history system. Its Access & Review service lets you review your own full State of Hawaii arrest record for personal use only (it may not be given to a third party). Fingerprints are required: in-office review costs $55 and is by appointment only, with fingerprints taken at HCJDC; by-mail review costs $35 plus any fingerprinting fee charged by your local law enforcement agency. No cash; money orders and cashier's checks are payable to "State of Hawaii" (cards carry a 3% fee). Turnaround is 3-5 business days. Phone: (808) 587-3279. Separately, adult conviction information is public on the eCrim website. eCrim: https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ |
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| What relief the state offers | Hawaii offers "expungement" of arrest records that did not lead to conviction, issued by the Attorney General through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Courts can also order expungement of certain convictions: first-time drug offenders and first-time property offenders who complete treatment and probation, possession of three grams or less of marijuana, and under-21 drivers convicted of driving after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol. Juvenile arrest records can be expunged by the family court. Pardons are granted by the governor. |
Where to get help in Hawaii
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Hawaii?
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), part of the Department of the Attorney General, keeps the statewide criminal history system. Its Access & Review service lets you review your own full State of Hawaii arrest record for personal use only (it may not be given to a third party). Fingerprints are required: in-office review costs $55 and is by appointment only, with fingerprints taken at HCJDC; by-mail review costs $35 plus any fingerprinting fee charged by your local law enforcement agency. No cash; money orders and cashier's checks are payable to "State of Hawaii" (cards carry a 3% fee). Turnaround is 3-5 business days. Phone: (808) 587-3279. Separately, adult conviction information is public on the eCrim website.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Hawaii?
Hawaii offers "expungement" of arrest records that did not lead to conviction, issued by the Attorney General through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Courts can also order expungement of certain convictions: first-time drug offenders and first-time property offenders who complete treatment and probation, possession of three grams or less of marijuana, and under-21 drivers convicted of driving after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol. Juvenile arrest records can be expunged by the family court. Pardons are granted by the governor.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.