| Hawaii Public Records Resources & Searches |
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The Office of Information Practices, OIP was created by the Legislature in 1988 and promotes open and transparent government in Hawaii. OIP administers both the Uniform Information Practices Act, UIPA which requires open access to government records and the Sunshine Law which requires open public meetings. Exceptions to the general rule include records which, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. There are five major islands of Hawaii and four counties, all of which were created in 1905. There are no separately incorporated cities in the entire state. No formal level of government exists below that of the county in Hawaii. Criminal history records are provided online by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. The Attorney General in the State of Hawaii is responsible for the statewide criminal history record information system, CJIS-Hawaii, the statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System. Any member of the public can request felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions. Discover Hawaii public records within quick reach using easily accessible links to state, county, and city websites. These sites reveal a multitude of information regarding facts, statistics, and resources useful to Hawaiian citizens on an ongoing basis. Find and request birth, death, and other vital records online. Access directories for each county and city containing valuable information about government, available public services and resources, and how to access them. Read current news and event information, which is being constantly refreshed. Learn about businesses in Hawaii and the people who own them. Obtain facts regarding real estate and land values and see what households look like in the state. Demographic, employment and income data are also available. Read crime reports and statistics and request criminal and court records from official Hawaii websites. Obtain education and background information regarding Hawaiian residents.
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| Hawaii Crime Reports (2011) |
| Total Violent Crime: | 3,949 | |
| Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter: | 17 | |
| Forcible Rape: | 434 | |
| Robbery: | 1,042 | |
| Aggravated Assault: | 2,456 | |
| Total Property Crime: | 45,889 | |
| Burglary: | 10,008 | |
| Larceny Theft: | 31,697 | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft: | 4,184 | |
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| Hawaii Census Data |
| Information About People and Demographics | |
| Total population of persons residing within the state in 2010 | 1,360,301 | |
| Estimate of the state's total residency as of April 1, 2000 | 1,211,538 | |
| Percentage change of the total resident population as of April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010 | 12% | |
| Net change of residents' total population from April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010 | 148,764 | |
| April 1, 2000 complete count of statewide resident population | 1,211,537 | |
| Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age | 88,987 | |
| July 1, 2009 estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age | 7% | |
| July 1, 2009 estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age | 290,361 | |
| July 1, 2009 estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age | 22% | |
| July 1, 2009 percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older | 15% | |
| July 1, 2009 estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older | 188,180 | |
| July 1, 2009 total estimate percentage of female residents | 50% | |
| State's white resident population recorded in 2010 | 336,599 | |
| State's black resident population recorded in 2010 | 21,424 | |
| State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations recorded in 2010 | 4,164 | |
| State's Asian resident population recorded in 2010 | 525,078 | |
| State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population recorded in 2010 | 135,422 | |
| Statewide 2010 resident population of two or more races | 320,629 | |
| Statewide 2010 resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin | 120,842 | |
| Non Hispanic white resident population in 2010 | 309,343 | |
| Statewide percentage of white residents in 2010 | 25% | |
| Statewide percentage of black residents in 2010 | 2% | |
| Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents in 2010 | 0% | |
| Statewide percentage of Asian residents in 2010 | 39% | |
| Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander in 2010 | 10% | |
| Statewide percentage of Two or more races in 2010 | 24% | |
| Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin in 2010 | 9% | |
| Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white in 2010 | 23% | |
Vital Statistics |
| Births and deaths occurring in Hawaii | |
| Births 2007 | 19,134 | |
| Deaths 2007 | 9,495 | |
| Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less in 2007 | 124 | |
| Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more from 2005 to 2009 | 84% | |
Resident Background Information |
| Education and background history of Hawaii Residents | |
| Percentage of foreign born population in the state from 2005 to 2009 | 17% | |
| Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home from 2005 to 2009 | 24% | |
| Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher from 2005 to 2009 | 90% | |
| Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher from 2005 to 2009 | 29% | |
| Total number of Veterans from 2005 to 2009 | 116,210 | |
Current Housing and Real Estate Data |
| Households located in Hawaii | |
| Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence between 2005-2009 |
26 Min | |
| Housing unit estimates as of July 1, 2009 | 515,625 | |
| Net change of housing units estimates as of April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 | 55,084 | |
| Housing unit estimates - percentage change, April 1, 2000 (base) to July 1, 2009 | 12% | |
| Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners between 2005 and 2009 | 58% | |
| Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners between 2005 and 2009 | $521,500 | |
| Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units between 2005 and 2009 | 40% | |
| Total number of households between 2005-2009 | 437,976 | |
| Average size of households between 2005-2009 | 3 | |
Hawaii Employment Data |
| Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State | |
| Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation in 2009 | $28,662 | |
| 2009 statewide income of median households in Hawaii | $63,741 | |
| Percentage of persons living in poverty in the year 2009 | 10% | |
| The personal income of persons employed in 2007 | $50,125 | |
| Per capita income of persons employed in 2007 | $39,242 | |
| Labor force of civilian workers in 2009 | 637,777 | |
| The unemployment of the civilian labor force in 2009 | 43,254 | |
| The rate of unemployed civilian labor force in 2009 | 7% | |
| Employment of person relating to all industries in 2007 | 873,157 | |
| Net change of employment in all industries between 2000 and 2007 | 109,873 | |
| People employed by the government in 2007 | 176,244 | |
| Earnings by persons working in all industries in 2007 | 39,524,097 | |
| Average earnings per job in all industries in 2007 | 45,266 | |
| Number of private non farm establishments in 2008 | 32,904 | |
| The employment of non farm pay for the period of March 12, 2008 | 518,168 | |
| Percentage change of private nonfarm employment for the pay period of March 12, 2008 | 20% | |
| Total of non employer establishment in 2008 according to NAICS | 93,704 | |
| Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls in 2007 | 8,042,210 | |
People and Businesses |
| Firms and companies of Hawaii | |
| Total number of firms located in the state for the year 2007 | 120,394 | |
| Total percentage of black owned private firms in 2007 | 1% | |
| Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms in 2007 | 1% | |
| Total percentage of Asian owned firms in 2007 | 45% | |
| Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms in 2007 | 10% | |
| Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms in 2007 | 4% | |
| Total percentage of Women owned private firms in 2007 | 31% | |
| Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33 in 2007 | 8,799,266 | |
| Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42 in 2007 | 8,894,672 | |
| Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers in 2007 | 17,611,851 | |
| Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers in 2007 | 13,793 | |
Land Valuation |
| Property value and Hawaii territory | |
| 2009 totals of building permits for new private housing units in 2009 | 2,617 | |
| The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits in 2009 | 779,009 |
| Adjusted 2007 acres of land in farms | 1,121,329 | |
| Total expenditures by the federal government for the 2008 fiscal year | 15,009,273 | |
| Per capita total expenditures by the federal government for the 2008 fiscal year | 11,651 | |
| Size in square miles of land as of 2000 | 6,423 | |
| Population per square mile in the year 2010 | 212 |
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Hawaii Latest Questions and Answers |
Q: How do I find if someone applied for a marriage license | | by a |
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A:State vital records provide marriage license certificates when requested. Depending on the area, the agency providing the vital record will sometimes offer a service that only verifies the record but can't be used as an official certificate.
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Q: how does one find builders permits in a condo Kauai, HI | | by wil |
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Q: What are the income classes in the town? | | by Birdy |
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A:Smaller areas may not have this information. You can come up with your own average by looking up home prices and then averaging what the income for the home prices are. You can check the going rate for apartments also. It is not a sure science but can give you an idea. You can see the similar living expenses in an area that the census bureau has collected data.
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Q: arrest record for Ryan Whisler | | by Ryan |
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A:Here's a link to Hawaii police departments where you can request police records http://www.hawaiipolice.com/contact-us/police-stations. Arrest records are considered public information unless the case is under investigation or other exceptions. If this arrest is going to trial, most courts offer a free case calendar search. Whether any of the searches are offered online or not is up to the department. The state of Hawaii does not have one of the better open record policies when compared to other states, so there will be challenges on how easy it is to obtain information, even if the record is deemed public record.
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Q: Where can I download Kauai County Code? | | by Matt |
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A:You can't. The County of Kauai is the only county in the state of Hawaii (and one of the few in the nation) that does not offer a downloadable version of the County Code.
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Q: landowners address for 4257 aliomanu rd anahola | | by margaret |
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Q: where did the money come from for road repairs in Lahaina | | by MeiHoa |
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A:Budget and Finance Committee has a press release of district meetings for its residents on Maui's government website http://www.co.maui.hi.us/
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Q: How do I find the attorney of record for a business??? | | by neice |
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A:The ease and accessibility in which you can obtain this information varies greatly. The attorney's name should appear on the pleading within the caption on the first page. Case searches can be conducted using the internet, but most likely the image needs to be available to view in order to see the attorneys' names as well as the parties. It is likely that you may have to visit the courthouse location in person to view, copy or retrieve the case filings if it is not available online. The general counsel may be a different story if that's what you are seeking. If the attorney is an officer of the company, you can request corporate records. If the attorney is an employee, you can try to conduct an address search and cross reference. Attorneys will usually provide their work address in their professional profiles. Since it is a business as opposed to a public government agency, open public records do not apply unless the company is operating in part or as a whole on behalf of the government agency.
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Q: The state of Hawaii is not amongst states where public records are easy to obtain. This state is concerned with the individual privacy over the public's right to records. In this case, criminal records. There are several methods in which to obtain criminal or background information of a person, depends which service or approach is being used. The state offers a service for the public https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/. Regardless of which city you're in this source allows the public to request criminal history of an individual that has a previous record in Hawaii. This search is one of the least expensive ones that I've found and can be used to check your own records. | | by eli |
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Q: How can we find out if one of our relatives had been arrested last night.2/2/13. (Honolulu Hawaii) | | by Linda |
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A:Check the jail inmate list. If the information is not on the law enforcement agency's website, you may have to find another way. A lot of it has to do with who has custody or was the arresting agency.
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Q: How do you get a new copy of a Deed that was lost? (Kauai Hawaii) | | by K |
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Q: A lien was place on property in Poipu, Kauai Hawaii. How do I find a copy of this lien? | | by k |
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A:Information about obtaining government held records are here http://www.state.hi.us/oip/guidancefaqs.html. Tells you who can order records, guidelines and how it applies to your request. Here is where the state of Hawaii's document search can be conducted http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/boc/boc, they record and maintain land court records. It is the recording office for the state, unlike other states where records can be kept at other agencies.
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Q: How do I search for salaries or wages of Kauai county, Hawaii employees? | | by LILO |
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Q: how do i get police report? | | by me |
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Q: How do I obtain a pre-foreclosure/notice of foreclosure of properties on Kauai? | | by Tim |
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Q: Does Hawaii have background checks that can be ordered online? | | by art1 |
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A:Anyone can access Hawai'i's Adult Criminal Information site also referred to as eCrim. This database allows the public to find criminal convictions based on a person's name, date of birth and gender if known. This criminal history check is provided by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and results can be viewed or requested for a certified copy of the record for a cost of $15 as of this post. This may not satisfy some as a complete background check. More complete searches would would include marriage, lawsuits which include dissolution of marriages, real estate records or any other public record an entity deems necessary for a full background check.
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Q: recorded deeds for property
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Q: how do i search for land that was willed? | | by joe |
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Q: Need to search recorded documents for an individual name. Do you have a website available to the public | | by Chris |
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Q: How do I find out what happened to a police report that was made in May of 2010? | | by anonymous |
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Q: can i find out what properties are owned by name | | by chris |
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A:Property records are available to the public due to state and federal laws. However, some privacy issues involving individuals' personal information being released when providing records has placed several safeguards to protect the public. Along with the safeguards, many records can still be accessed to some extent. The Hawaii county real property tax office is a useful resource if you are looking in that area. Other counties may have similar services. Tax office is to provide information and access to real property assessments, mapping of property within the county and tax procedures for property owners. The information is usually updated once per week. The property search can be conducted based on two different methods. You can enter the address, parcel name or a search allowing various search criteria.
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Hawaii Arrest Records |
| Published current arrests including charges including information provided by law enforcement and news |
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Hawaii Most Wanted |
| View a list of names, offender descriptions, location, charges and other information of persons wanted by police and sheriffs |
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Hawaii Mugshots |
| Photos of arrested persons, offenders in custody and booking information |
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Hawaii Missing Children |
| Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions |
Endangered Missing: NOEL SANTIAGO (HI)
NOEL SANTIAGO, Age Now: 21, Missing: 07/12/2002. Missing From HONOLULU, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Honolulu Police Department (Hawaii) - 1-808-529-3115.
May 08 2013 |
Endangered Missing: THERESE VANDERHEIDEN (HI)
THERESE VANDERHEIDEN, Age Now: 28, Missing: 06/22/1990. Missing From KAILUA, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Honolulu Police Department (Hawaii) 1-808-529-3115.
May 08 2013 |
Endangered Missing: PETER KEMA (HI)
PETER KEMA , Age Now: 22, Missing: 09/11/1997. Missing From HONOLULU, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Hawaii County Police Department (Hawaii) -1-808-935-3311.
May 08 2013 |
Family Abduction: SARAH ELGOHARY (HI)
SARAH ELGOHARY, Age Now: 19, Missing: 05/26/1997. Missing From HONOLULU, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Federal Bureau of Investigation (Hawaii) 1-808-529-3236.
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Endangered Missing: DANIEL SANTIAGO (HI)
DANIEL SANTIAGO, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/12/2002. Missing From HONOLULU, HI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Honolulu Police Department (Hawaii) - 1-808-529-3115.
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Family Abduction: MARINA KANEDA (HI)
MARINA KANEDA, Age Now: 13, Missing: 05/21/2004. Missing From HONOLULU, HI. Case Possible Location: , MX. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Honolulu Police Department (Hawaii) 1-808-529-3363 or Your Local FBI.
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Hawaii Public Information |
| Recent publications of obituaries, city news and calendars, sex offender lists, birth and divorce records, view court criminal actions, civil lawsuits and bankruptcy filings |
APNewsBreak: Coast Guardsman admits desertion
HONOLULU (AP) — A Coast Guard rescue swimmer whose disappearance led to a massive search in Hawaii pleaded guilty to desertion Tuesday, saying he left work one day, decided never to return and spent t
May 21 2013 |
Gabbard gets 1st bill past House on vets flying
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has gotten her first bill past the U.S. House, a measure meant to help severely injured and disabled military members and veterans get through security a
May 21 2013 |
13-00199 Dennis A. Yacavone and Yolanda C. Yacavone
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 7 Trustee: Field, Dane [Certification/Certificate of Debtor Education (Form 23 or actual certificate)] (<a href='https://ecf.hib.uscourts.gov/doc1/06002649184?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=59&caseid=81490'>20</a>)
May 21 2013 |
12-01910 Henry Leroy Baker
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 13 Trustee: Hu, Howard M.S. [Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Case for Failure to Make Plan Payments (batch)] (<a href='https://ecf.hib.uscourts.gov/doc1/06002649026?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=99&caseid=80638'>34</a>)
May 21 2013 |
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Hawaii Missing People |
| Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources |
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Hawaii Crime News |
| Published news and events of criminal activity |
Big Island police investigate homicide
Hawaii County police officers are trying to piece together what led to the killing of a Big Island man Monday afternoon. Police ended up with a pair of crime scenes after they were called to a home in Nanawale Estates, located on the southeastern side of the island. After receiving an initial report of a shooting, officers arrived at the home and found a man inside, dead from gunshot wounds ...
May 21 2013 |
Crime in your Aliso Viejo neighborhoods
Here are recent Sheriff's Department reports from Aliso Viejo:MAY 20 Citizen assist. 9:21 a.m. Briarglenn. A woman said someone threw eggs at her home.MAY 19 Annoying phone call. 6:34 p.m. Rockrose. A man said his son sent him threatening text...
May 21 2013 |
Exclusive look at new Hawaii Five-O home
Kono is on the run for a murder she didn't commit and faced with a difficult decision between her boyfriend and Five-O family. The English translation of this episode is "Farewell and Take Care" and the promo for the finale says by the end, "This team of 4 becomes 3."
May 20 2013 |
Kona Area Property Crime Report | May 11 to 16
Editor’s note: This log of property crimes reported in the Kona District is a regular feature of West Hawaii Today and is compiled using Hawaii Police Department records. The department considers North and South Kona one district. Burglaries None Vehicle theft May 15, a 2005 Suzuki DRZ 700CC motorcycle bearing unknown plates was reported stolen in the area of 75-5800 Kuakini Hwy. in North Kona.
May 19 2013 |
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