Walk-In Report Requests is available Monday – Friday from 07:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
or by mail (refer to instructions below). 

Retrieval of Evidence / Found Property / Return of Evidence / Cancel Evidence Appointments

Call 723-3270 to cancel an appointment with EVIDENCE

Police Report Requests or Questions / Cancel Report Appointment

Call 723-3258 to cancel an appointment with RECORDS

Please visit eCourt Kokua, a FREE information resource,
before requesting Police Reports.

This is not mandatory, but recommended.

Press the button labled “Click Here to Enter eCourt* Kokua” located on:
eCourt Kokua: Judiciary Information Management System

All requests for copies of police reports
shall be requested in-person/walk-in only.

(or by mail / refer to instructions below)

They are unable to be faxed/emailed to you at this time.

How do I pay for Police Reports?

Payment is required in the form of cash, check (payable to the City and County of Honolulu) or Cashier’s check.

We do not accept Debit/Credit Card/Online Payment at this time.

We require payment for all Police Report(s) before it is provided.

Why are parts of my Police Report blacked out?

To prevent unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in accordance with the UIPA of the HRS chapter 92F-13, all report copies released to individuals will have personal information such as names, home address, social security numbers, date of birth and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out).

All information concerning juveniles will also be subject to redactions.

Reports that include any juveniles are unable to be released without written approval from the Family Court.

If a Police Report you request is greater than 10 pages, you may not be able to receive it on that same day.

Payment must be made first and it will then be made available to you for pickup on a later date.

We do not release any MEDICAL reports, Temporary Restraining Orders,
Injunctions, and all COURT documents.

Police Reports

You can request a copy of a police report in person at the Honolulu Police Department, Records and Identification Division, 801 S. Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, closed on weekends and State/Federal holidays. Generally, most police reports are releasable once all investigative processes have been completed and the case has been closed.

Most reports are releasable to individuals when certain conditions are met in accordance to the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 92F. The Records Division does not provide routine assistance with personal research matters or academic research projects.

Requests for police reports may take up to ten business days to be fulfilled by the Records Division.

Redacted Police Reports

To prevent unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in accordance with the UIPA of the HRS chapter 92F-13, all report copies released to individuals will have personal information such as names, home address, social security numbers, date of birth and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out).

Requesting a Police Report by Mail

If you want to request a copy of a police report by mail, you must mail your written request to:

Honolulu Police Department
ATTN: Records Division
801 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Your written request should include the following:

• The name(s) and address(es) of the complainant/victim/involved party.
• Police report number.
• Type of report (MVC, Robbery, Assault, etc).
• The date and time of occurrence.
• The request letter MUST BE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED to confirm identification.
• A birth or death certificate from the involved party may be required if you are requesting as next of kin.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage and large enough envelope to mail return your Police report (We do NOT fax or Email).
• Payment is required in the form of cash, check (payable to the City and County of Honolulu) or Cashier’s check.

The cost of a copy of a report in $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.
The cost of a verification letter is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Prior to mailing in your request, please contact the Records Division at 808-723-3258 and have your report number ready for fee information. Reports will not be mailed out until the required documents and fee(s)for producing a copy of the requested report(s) have been received.

To obtain a copy of a report, you must provide the following Information:

• The name(s) and address(es) of the complainant / victim / involved party.
• Police report number, if known.
• Type of report, (Robbery, Assault etc.)
• The date/time of occurrence.
• The request letter needs to be notarized to confirm identification.
• A birth or death certificate from the involved party may be needed.

The cost of a copy of a report is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Motor Vehicle Collision Reports (Traffic Accident)

Please contact the Records Division to check if your Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) reports is able to be released.

The cost of a copy of a report in $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.
The cost of a verification letter is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Miscellaneous Information

If a report is not releasable, Complainants, victims, witnesses or an authorized representative in a criminal report may obtain a letter of verification stating that a report has been filed. The cost of a verification letter per report is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 each additional page.

All prison correspondences must go through the requestor’s legal representative or the public defenders office.

The Records Division does not provide routine assistance with personal research matters or academic research projects.

Clearance Letter and Criminal Background Checks (abstract)

The Honolulu Police Department does not provide clearance letters or criminal abstracts for individuals. The Honolulu Police Department only conducts background checks for police officer applicants. For an official summary of your arrest record, please contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Kekuanao’a Building (Corner of King St. & Punchbowl St.) 465 S. King Street Room 102, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or call (808) 587-3279.

If you wish to check status of TRO service,
please call the appropriate district where RESPONDENT lives below:

District 1 (Chinatown Substation): 808-723-3311
District 2 (Wahiawa): 808-723-8700
District 3 (Pearl City): 808-723-8800
District 4 (Kaneohe): 808-723-8640
District 5 (Kalihi): 808-723-8208
District 6 (Waikiki): 808-723-3345
District 7 (Kaimuki): 808-723-3361
District 8 (Kapolei): 808-723-8524

Additional Information

For more information contact the Records and Identification Division at (808) 723-3258.

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4:00pm, Closed on Holidays