Court records of Maui County, Hawaii, are available through several channels. MauiCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through the state's official online judicial system tools, court clerks' offices, and public terminals installed directly in court buildings.
Maui Court System & Jurisdictions
In Hawaii, the judicial system is unified for the entire state — there are no separate municipal courts. Maui County is part of the Second Circuit Court, which serves the islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
Three main levels of courts handle cases in the county:
- Circuit Court — handles felonies (serious crimes), large civil claims over $40,000, probate cases, and appeals from the District Court. The Circuit Court Division also conducts jury trials.
- District Court — deals with misdemeanors (less serious crimes), small civil claims (up to $5,000), traffic violations, and temporary restraining order cases.
- Family Court — divorces, alimony, child custody, paternity, juvenile cases, and protective orders. Juvenile proceedings are closed, and records are confidential.
Traffic cases usually start in the District Court. If you need Family Court forms for the Second Circuit, they are available on the state judiciary's website.
Maui Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of court hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week can be checked through the eCourt Kokua system. This is the only online platform of the Hawaii judiciary for public access to case information.
How to find the hearing schedule:
- Go to the court records search page.
- Select the type of case: criminal, civil, family, or traffic.
- Enter the case number or party's last name.
- In the search results, find the section with dates of upcoming hearings.
Note: The eCourt Kokua system displays official data but does not contain all information from case materials. For specific hearing times, you can call the court directly.
Maui District Court
The current hearing schedule is also posted in the courthouse.
How to Get a Copy of a Maui Court Document
There are two types of copies: ordinary (uncertified) and certified. A certified copy has the court's seal and confirms the document's authenticity — it is required for most official procedures.
Online: Through eCourt Kokua, you can view basic case information and some documents. However, to obtain full copies or certified documents, you need to contact the court clerk's office.
In person or by mail:
- Visit the Circuit Court or District Court clerk's office of the Second Circuit.
- Provide the case number or enough information to identify the document (party names, approximate date).
- Pay the applicable fee.
- For mail requests, send a written request with case details and payment.
Second Circuit Court Address:
For police reports (not court documents), contact the Maui County Police Records Division through the UIPA Public Records Request portal.
Maui Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents are set by the Hawaii State Judiciary. Below are the main rates typically applied to requests in the Second Circuit courts:
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Court record search (by name) | Free through eCourt Kokua (basic information) |
| Ordinary document copy (per page) | $0.25 – $1.00 |
| Certified copy (certification fee) | Additional fee per document |
| Copy of court judgment | Depends on the number of pages |
| Criminal history check through HCJDC | Determined by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center |
Exact fee amounts may vary. Before visiting the clerk's office, it's advisable to call and confirm current rates. Payment is usually accepted by check or money order payable to "Hawaii State Judiciary." Some clerks' offices also accept credit cards — check in advance.
To verify adult conviction information, you can use the eCrim system, which provides access to criminal history data from HCJDC files.