Kauai County 24 Hour Booking Logs

Kauai County 24 hour booking records cover every adult taken into custody on the island of Kauai. The Kauai Police Department books arrestees at its Lihue headquarters, and the department posts a public arrest log on its website. Kauai is the smallest of the four Hawaii counties by population, yet KPD still runs about 260 arrests each month. That means a steady flow of new booking data each week. Use this page to look up Kauai County 24 hour booking logs, find the right office, and pull the booking report you need. Logs run through KPD and the Fifth Circuit Court in Lihue.

Kauai Police Booking at KPD

The Kauai Police Department handles every 24 hour booking on the island. KPD runs the main cellblock at 3990 Kaana Street, Suite 200, in Lihue. The main phone line is (808) 241-1711, which also serves as the non-emergency dispatch number. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., not counting state holidays. KPD books all adult arrestees here before they move to jail or post bail.

KPD covers the whole island through three district stations. The Lihue District command is at (808) 241-1638. The Kawaihau District on the east side takes calls at (808) 246-8104. The Waimea District on the west side is at (808) 338-1831. Each district patrol team brings in arrests to the Lihue headquarters for booking. The Intake and Detention Sergeant runs the cell block and sits at (808) 241-1637. The Cell Block itself is reached at (808) 241-1632.

The Kauai Police Department page above is the main entry point for every 24 hour booking question on the island. It links to the arrest log, records unit, and field operations for each district.

Kauai County 24 Hour Booking Log

The Kauai Arrest Log page lists recent adult arrests posted by KPD. The log shows the name, age, charge, and arrest date. KPD follows Hawaii law on public disclosure when it posts the data. The page is free to view. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee to see the log.

Each day's arrest log ties back to the booking record held in the KPD Records Unit. The arrest log covers the people booked into KPD cells on the prior shift. Monthly KPD stats show about 4,400 calls for service, 1,500 charges initiated, and 260 arrests each month. Of those arrests, about 219 involve adults and 41 involve juveniles. Juvenile booking data never shows up on the public log because state law seals it.

The Kauai arrest log page above shows the most recent 24 hour booking entries made by KPD. Each entry has the basic details of the arrest and charge. Use this as your first stop for a quick free check.

For older booking records that have rolled off the public log, you need to send a written request to the KPD Records Unit. The office keeps paper files longer than the online log shows. Call (808) 241-1661 to ask about a file before you send a request. The general KPD line at (808) 241-1900 also routes questions to the right division.

How to Request Kauai Booking Records

The fastest path to a Kauai County 24 hour booking record is to check the online arrest log first. If the entry is not there, file a written request at the KPD Records Unit in Lihue. Bring a copy of your photo ID. Include the name of the person, the date range, and the case number if you have it. KPD also takes mail requests. A self-addressed stamped envelope speeds up the return.

Records under request typically include the full legal name, date of birth, physical description, mugshot, and fingerprints. The booking file shows the arrest date, time, and location. It lists the officer name and badge number. It lists the charges, statute citations, and charge classification for felony, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor. The file also names the court, the case number, and any scheduled court appearances. See kauairecords.us arrest records for a full rundown.

For an official conviction history, use the state eCrim system run by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The system handles name-based searches with electronic payment. A certified printout from the KPD public access terminal costs $25. KPD houses one of these HCJDC public access sites at the Lihue headquarters.

Here is what to include with a mail-in Kauai booking record request:

• Full name of the person on the record
• Date of birth if known
• Date range of the arrest
• Case or report number if available
• Copy of your photo ID
• Self-addressed stamped envelope
• Check or money order for any fees

Kauai Community Correctional Center

After booking, some arrestees move from the KPD cellblock to the Kauai Community Correctional Center. KCCC sits at 3-5351 Kuhio Highway in Lihue. The main line is (808) 241-3050 extension 244. KCCC is the island jail. It holds pretrial detainees and people serving short-term sentences. The state Department of Public Safety runs KCCC.

You can check custody status through VINE Link. The state SAVIN system ties into VINE to let victims and family sign up for release alerts. The service is free, private, and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call 1-877-846-3444 to use VINE by phone. Download the VINEmobile app for push notifications on a phone.

The Hawaii State Sheriffs also have a presence on Kauai. The Sheriffs office sits in the Puuhonua Kaulike Building at 3970 Kaana Street in Lihue, reached at (808) 482-2470. Sheriffs handle court security, prisoner transport between KCCC and court, and warrant service on state property. If a person is picked up on a warrant, the Sheriffs bring them to KPD for booking.

Fifth Circuit Court After Booking

After a Kauai County 24 hour booking, the case moves to the Fifth Circuit Court. The court is at 3970 Kaana Street in Lihue, right next to the KPD headquarters. The main line is (808) 482-2300. Fifth Circuit handles all criminal, civil, family court, traffic, and land court cases on Kauai. Most felony cases filed after KPD booking move here first for a status check.

You can look up post-booking case info for free on eCourt Kokua. The free search shows the case number, charges, court dates, and party names. Document downloads cost $3 for the first 30 pages. Each extra page runs $0.10. Certified copies are $5. For more Kauai-specific court info see hawaiicourtrecords.us or the main Hawaii State Judiciary page.

The 48 hour charge rule applies on Kauai just as it does statewide. Police have 48 hours from the time of arrest to charge the person with a crime. The booking log covers that window. The case can change fast in that time. A person may post bail, get released without charges, or move to pretrial detention. The first court appearance on a felony case in the Fifth Circuit is usually within those first 48 hours.

Kauai County Prosecutor and Victim Services

The Kauai Prosecuting Attorney handles charges filed after a 24 hour booking on the island. The office sits at 4370 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 202, in Lihue. The main line is (808) 241-1884. The prosecutor reviews each KPD arrest report and decides whether to file formal charges in the Fifth Circuit Court.

The Kauai Prosecuting Attorney page above shows the full range of victim services the office runs. Staff help with court accompaniment, restitution requests, and coordination with the Kauai SAVIN system.

The prosecutor's victim advocates work with people tied to a Kauai booking case. They walk victims through the court process. They help file restitution claims. They also link up with SAVIN for release alerts. If you are a victim in a Kauai case, call the office and ask for the Victim Witness Program. Services are free for anyone tied to an active case.

Oversight of KPD itself runs through the Kauai Police Commission. The Commission picks the Chief of Police and reviews public complaints against officers. Members are appointed by the mayor and serve set terms. Meetings are open to the public and posted on the county calendar.

Kauai Booking Record Fees

The cost to pull a Kauai County 24 hour booking record depends on where you go. The KPD public access terminal in Lihue runs $25 per printout. Online eCrim searches are $5 per name. A certified eCrim report is $12. Court document downloads from eCourt Kokua run $3 for the first 30 pages. Certified court copies are $5 each.

Name-based mail-in checks through HCJDC run $30. In-person digital fingerprint checks are $35. Mail-in fingerprint card submissions are $55. KPD itself may charge small per-page fees for report copies from the Records Unit. Call (808) 241-1661 to confirm the fee schedule before you send a written request.

Here are the main Kauai County 24 hour booking fees to know:

• KPD public access terminal printout: $25 each
• eCrim name-based search: $5 per unique search
• Certified eCrim report: $12
• Mail-in name-based check: $30 service fee
• In-person fingerprint check: $35
• eCourt document download: $3 first 30 pages
• Certified court copy: $5 each

Are Kauai Booking Records Public

Yes, most Kauai County 24 hour booking records are public. Daily arrest logs, booking reports, and cell block custody data are open under the Uniform Information Practices Act. UIPA is codified at HRS chapter 92F. The rule covers arrest data that led to a conviction and logs that KPD posts each day.

Some records stay private. Juvenile bookings are sealed by law. Arrests where charges were dropped or never filed come off the public record under HRS chapter 846. Sex crime victim names get redacted. Ongoing investigations can pull a file from the public side for a time. Mental health holds stay confidential. If a judge seals a file, the booking info goes with it.

The 10 day rule in HRS § 92F-23 says agencies must let you review records within ten working days of the request. The office can add up to twenty more working days if the request is large. You get that extension in writing. This applies to most Kauai booking requests that are past the daily log cutoff. If KPD denies your request, the Office of Information Practices hears appeals.