KAUAI COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Kauai County gets a B.
Hawaii UIPA gives 10 business days with the Office of Information Practices for binding rulings. Ho`ohiki provides public case search. Drag is $30 criminal history and restricted booking-photo practice.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Kauai County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 08:43 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · HI Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the HI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
JULIEANNE BALDUEZA DIMITRION
Wanted
JOHN MICHAEL DIMITRION
Wanted
MICHAEL LIZASO MARASIGAN
Wanted
DONALD STEVEN LANG
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · HI
Children Missing From Hawaii (Statewide)
Active Hawaii cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Shaydence Kunewa (HI)
Kytana Ancog (HI)
Freedom Sofa (HI)
Cristian Sedeno (HI)
Koa Bernstein (HI)
Kush Bernstein (HI)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Hawaii Court Cases
Most recent Hawaii court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00527 | Mikaela Erin McLeish | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00528 | Destiny Neolani Berinobis | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00525 | Regina Kaleilehua Maunakea and Lilivau Aulaumea | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00526 | Ben Wallace Ningeok-Ross | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00298 | Paul Russell Wallace | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00521 | Marilyn Hernandez Coloma | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00522 | Jennifer Ethel Francisco | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00523 | Ruby Ann Littao | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00524 | Lyle Hisaji Uyeda | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00520 | Marc Anthony Felimer Ebalaroza | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00365 | Lindsey James Washington | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00345 | Danielle Dai Le Vuong | 06/17/2026 |
Cities in Kauai County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I find someone's address in Kauai?▼
To find someone's address in Kauai, HI using public records, free options include: the Kauai County Real Property Tax Office at https://www.kauai.gov/RPA for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; HI Voter Information at https://olvr.hawaii.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); Hawaii eCourt Kokua at https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/records/jims_system_availability for court case records, which list addresses on file; and the Hawaii DPS Inmate Locator at https://dps.hawaii.gov/about/divisions/corrections/ for last known addresses. Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F) governs disclosure. Sources: Kauai County (https://www.kauai.gov/), HI Courts (https://www.courts.state.hi.us/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Lihue?▼
To get a criminal background check in Lihue, HI (Kauai County), use the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center statewide search at https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ahewa/ for $30. The Kauai Police Department Records Section at 3990 Kaana Street, Lihue, HI 96766 (808-241-1670) issues local police clearance letters. For FBI fingerprint checks, schedule through an authorized HI Criminal Justice Data Center channeler. Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F) and HRS §846-9 govern disclosure — convictions are public, arrest-only records restricted. Sources: HCJDC (https://ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/), Kauai PD (https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Police-Department).
Where can I find a proposed bill?▼
To find a proposed bill in Hawaii or Kauai, use the Hawaii State Legislature site at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/, which lists every state bill (House and Senate) with full text, status, hearings, and committee reports. For Kauai County (local) ordinances and proposed bills before the Kauai County Council, see https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/County-Council/Bills-Resolutions or attend meetings held at the Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766 (808-241-4188). Hawaii's Sunshine Law (HRS §92) requires advance posting of agendas and access to bill drafts. Sources: HI Legislature (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/), Kauai County Council (https://www.kauai.gov/County-Council).
What's the source for property records in Kauai?▼
The official source for property records in Kauai County, Hawaii (2026) is the County of Kaua'i Real Property Tax Office, which maintains assessment, ownership, and sales-history data on every parcel. Free public search is available at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property-Tax/Assessment/Public-Record-Search and https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=KauaiCountyHI&PageType=Search . You can search by parcel (TMK) number, owner name, or address. Property tax payments are handled at https://kauairpt.ehawaii.gov/ . The division's main page is https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property-Tax .
How do I look up a death record in Kauai?▼
Kauai, HI death record: Hawaii State Department of Health Vital Records (https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/) — death certificates statewide $15 per copy, HRS §338-13 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0338/). Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records (pre-1909): Hawaii State Archives (https://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/). Kauai District Health Office for local processing. HI Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F). Kauai Police Department for sudden/unexplained death investigations. Funeral homes can order on family's behalf within statutory window.
How do I confirm whether someone is married in Kauai?▼
Kauai, HI marriage confirmation: Hawaii DOH Vital Records (https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/) for marriage certificates 1909+, $15 per copy (HRS §338-13, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0338/). State Marriage Search via DOH (limited online). Local: Kauai District Court for marriage license issued on island. Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Statute HRS §572 (Marriage Law, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/). HI UIPA (HRS §92F). Marriage records confidential first 75 years. All Hawaii marriages are public record once 75 years pass.
📊 Public Data Sources for Kauai County, HI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Kauai County, HI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for HI
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (HI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in HI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in HI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in HI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for HI
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (HI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SUSAN STEWART | WAILUKU |
| KORE LIOW | HONOLULU |
| RICK LONG | WAILUKU |
| HALE MAKUA HEALTH SERVICES | WAILUKU |
| RICHARD SHIELDS | HONOLULU |
| DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES, INC | AIEA |
| TERRY VERNOY | HONOLULU |
| LISA SPLITTSTOESSER | LIHUE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| KEOLU HILLS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, P | UNKNOWN |
| PILA'A 400 REMEDIATION PLANS (SEE FIGURE | PILAA, HANALEI, KAUAI |
| NISHIDA/NAKAMURA SUBDIVISION | KAPAA |
| GRADING PLAN, DRIVEWAY FOR LOTS 2, 3, & | KAPAA |
| MAALO ROAD RESURFACING | LIHUE |
| SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR KALAHEO HILLSIDE E | KALAHEO |
| 2122 KALENA DR. (HCDCH) | LIHUE |
| WESTERN CHANNEL | LIHUE |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALOHA OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSIONAL | 1128b8 |
| FAMILY CARE & PERSONAL INJURY | 1128b8 |
| JOHNSON'S PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| NNP, INC | 1128b4 |
| OLIVE TREE FOSTER HOME | 1128a1 |
| WAHIAWA CLINIC, INC | 1128b7 |
| MARK ACIO | 1128a2 |
| RYGENA ADAMS | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from HI state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Oahu Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Destroying Cellphone Evidence to Thwart Federal Firearms Investigation
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Charged with Sending Antisemitic Threats to Kill Governor of Hawaii and His Family
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Man Charged with Sending Antisemitic Threats to Kill Governor of Hawaii and His Family
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
United States Attorney’s Office and FBI Crack Down on Aircraft Lasing as Maui Man Awaits Sentencing
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Kauai County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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