HI · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Hawaii?
No — Hawaii has no public online warrant search. Here’s how to find out.
Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage No online searchJurisdiction Hawaii
Why there’s no single online search
Hawaii has no public online warrant search.
The Judiciary's eCourt Kokua portal is a case-records search covering traffic, criminal, civil, family, and appellate cases — it is not a warrant lookup, though an individual case docket may reflect that a bench warrant issued.
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center's eCrim system (ecrim.ehawaii.gov) returns adult conviction history, not warrants.
To confirm a warrant you must contact the court or police directly.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Hawaii
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Read your case docket on eCourt Kokua
Look up your case on the Judiciary's eCourt Kokua portal and read the register/docket. A bench warrant may be noted within a case, but this is not a dedicated warrant search and will not surface a warrant that is not tied to a case you can find.
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Contact the issuing District or Circuit Court clerk
Call the court that handled the citation or case (District Court for most traffic/misdemeanor matters, Circuit Court for felonies) to confirm case status and any warrant.
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Contact county police or the DLE Sheriff Division
Each county runs its own police department (Honolulu, Hawaii County, Maui, Kauai). The statewide Department of Law Enforcement Sheriff Division records line is (808) 587-5121.
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Types of warrants in Hawaii
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Bench warrant
- failure to appear
- Arrest warrant / penal summons
- Search warrant
What happens if a warrant is ignored
A bench or arrest warrant remains active until it is resolved and you can be arrested at any contact.
Missing a court date can add a contempt or failure-to-appear charge and forfeit bail, and unresolved traffic matters can lead to license or registration holds.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Confirm the warrant with the court that issued it (the District or Circuit Court for the county) and get the case number and reason; use eCourt Kokua to locate your case number first.
Verify the record is actually yours.
If you decide to resolve it, ask the court clerk about appearing or surrendering and any bail, and act during business hours.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Hawaii
Is there an online warrant search in Hawaii?
No public online warrant search exists in Hawaii. Here’s how to find out through the court or sheriff.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Hawaii?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Read your case docket on eCourt Kokua; Contact the issuing District or Circuit Court clerk; Contact county police or the DLE Sheriff Division.
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Hawaii?
A bench or arrest warrant remains active until it is resolved and you can be arrested at any contact. Missing a court date can add a contempt or failure-to-appear charge and forfeit bail, and unresolved traffic matters can lead to license or registration holds.
What should I do about a warrant in Hawaii?
Confirm the warrant with the court that issued it (the District or Circuit Court for the county) and get the case number and reason; use eCourt Kokua to locate your case number first. Verify the record is actually yours. If you decide to resolve it, ask the court clerk about appearing or surrendering and any bail, and act during business hours.
Sources & official links
Everything on this page links out to official government sources. We don’t store or search records.
Last verified 2026-07-23 · 4 official sources