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Where to search Kauai County records

Kauai County, Hawaii court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information. Check current custody through official Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information. Use Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division statewide and Kauai-section responsibilities for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesHawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information
Current custodyofficial Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information
Statewide recordsHawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division statewide and Kauai-section responsibilities
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The County of Kauai lists its main address as 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766.
Kauai Police Department Records states that most completed and closed police reports may be releasable under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, subject to review and redaction.
The Hawaii State Judiciary identifies Kauai as the Fifth Circuit and lists the Circuit Court at Puuhonua Kaulike, 3970 Kaana Street, Lihue.
The Fifth Circuit page lists separate contacts for district-court clerks, civil matters, family court, felony circuit-court matters, probate and guardianship, and traffic operations.
The Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation identifies the Kauai Community Correctional Center as a 128-bed facility at 3-5351 Kuhio Highway, Lihue.
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division lists a Kauai Section phone number of 808-482-2470 and describes sheriff duties including court security, process service, handling detained persons, and secure inmate transportation.

Kauai County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Jail and custody	official Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	Kauai Police Department police-report, records-request, fingerprinting, and firearms information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Statewide records	Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division statewide and Kauai-section responsibilities	State	Open source	Not yet published
Official records	official County of Kauai government portal	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Kauai County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Kauai County has 73,400 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 15-007
Population: 73,400 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The County of Kauai lists its main address as 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766.
Local detail: Kauai Police Department Records states that most completed and closed police reports may be releasable under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, subject to review and redaction.
Local detail: The Hawaii State Judiciary identifies Kauai as the Fifth Circuit and lists the Circuit Court at Puuhonua Kaulike, 3970 Kaana Street, Lihue.
Local detail: The Fifth Circuit page lists separate contacts for district-court clerks, civil matters, family court, felony circuit-court matters, probate and guardianship, and traffic operations.
Local detail: The Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation identifies the Kauai Community Correctional Center as a 128-bed facility at 3-5351 Kuhio Highway, Lihue.
Local detail: The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division lists a Kauai Section phone number of 808-482-2470 and describes sheriff duties including court security, process service, handling detained persons, and secure inmate transportation.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The County of Kauai lists its main address as 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766.
Local detail: Kauai Police Department Records states that most completed and closed police reports may be releasable under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, subject to review and redaction.
Local detail: The Hawaii State Judiciary identifies Kauai as the Fifth Circuit and lists the Circuit Court at Puuhonua Kaulike, 3970 Kaana Street, Lihue.

How do I request a Kauai Police Department report or determine whether it is releasable?

The reviewed Kauai County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Kauai Police Department police-report, records-request, fingerprinting, and firearms information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I search or obtain Kauai Fifth Circuit District, Circuit, or Family Court records?

The Fifth Circuit page lists separate contacts for district-court clerks, civil matters, family court, felony circuit-court matters, probate and guardianship, and traffic operations. Open Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which Fifth Circuit division handles a Kauai traffic, misdemeanor, felony, civil, family, probate, or guardianship matter?

The Fifth Circuit page lists separate contacts for district-court clerks, civil matters, family court, felony circuit-court matters, probate and guardianship, and traffic operations. Check Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I find out whether someone is held at Kauai Community Correctional Center?

No reviewed official source for Kauai County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Check official Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

What are the current KCCC visitation, mail, phone, tablet, and inmate-account procedures?

The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates the Kauai Community Correctional Center. It is not a county-run jail, so custody, visitation, deposits, and release questions should be directed to DCR or KCCC. Use official Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

When should I contact the Kauai Police Department versus the Hawaii Sheriff Division?

The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division lists a Kauai Section phone number of 808-482-2470 and describes sheriff duties including court security, process service, handling detained persons, and secure inmate transportation. Use Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division statewide and Kauai-section responsibilities to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I request a criminal background check or clearance report for Kauai?

Police reports are subject to UIPA review, confidentiality restrictions, and redactions, so not every report or field will be released. Use Kauai Police Department police-report, records-request, fingerprinting, and firearms information for the current official access path.

Where can I get help from the Kauai Court Self-Help Center or request court forms and filing assistance?

Current approved sources for Kauai County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Kauai Police Department police-report, records-request, fingerprinting, and firearms information. The KCCC page publishes visitation guidance but some listed updates are older; confirm current schedules and access rules directly with the facility.

Criminal cases in Kauai County

Start with Hawaii State Judiciary Fifth Circuit court locations, divisions, contacts, and case-service information for the official Kauai County court path. County: Kauai County government serves the County of Kauai, while the state Judiciary, Department of Law Enforcement, and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation retain authority over their respective statewide or state-facility functions. Court: Kauai court matters are handled through Hawaii's Fifth Circuit, including Circuit Court, District Court, and Family Court divisions. The correct division depends on the case type.

Jail and custody information for Kauai County

For current custody information, start with official Kauai Community Correctional Center custody, capacity, visitation, and contact information. The Kauai Police Department arrest-log page was inaccessible during review, so current arrest-log availability was not independently verified.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates the Kauai Community Correctional Center. It is not a county-run jail, so custody, visitation, deposits, and release questions should be directed to DCR or KCCC. Municipal: Kauai Police Department handles county police services, while state Sheriff Division personnel provide security, process service, and custody-related services for state facilities and courts. State and county roles should not be treated as interchangeable.

Statewide sources for Hawaii records

Statewide Hawaii sources are separate from Kauai County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Kauai County and Hawaii record sources

For an official starting point, use official County of Kauai government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use official County of Kauai government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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