Search Hilo Booking Releases

Hilo booking releases cover every adult arrest made by the Hawaii Police Department in and around the county seat of Hawaii County. The department posts a 48-hour booking log as a PDF file. Each log entry shows the name, age, race, gender, address, charges, bail set, bail posted, and the release note. You can search Hilo booking releases by name or by report number. This page walks through each step, from the booking log file to the Third Circuit Court docket in Hilo and the custody pickup at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center.

Hilo Booking Releases and Hawaii Police

Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii County and the main law enforcement hub for East Hawaii. The Hawaii Police Department headquarters sits at 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The main line is (808) 935-3311. Records and Identification in Hilo runs Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on state holidays.

The Hilo Police Station is the central point for every Hilo booking release. Arrest papers, booking logs, and the local record file all flow through this office. The Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County is a short walk away at 655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. That office works the charges after the initial booking.

The Hawaii Police Department homepage shown below links the booking log, fingerprinting, and each district. See hawaiipolice.gov for the full service list tied to Hilo booking releases.

For direct arrest info in East Hawaii call (808) 961-2213. Crime Stoppers takes anonymous tips at (808) 961-8300. The Unsolved Homicides unit is at (808) 961-2380.

Daily Hilo Booking Releases Log

The Hilo booking log covers every arrest in the past 48 hours. The file is a PDF the department posts to its news page. Each row shows arrested on, released on, arrestee name, gender, age, race, address, arresting officer, report number, charges, bail set, bail posted, and release description.

The Hilo booking log page below is where the 48-hour file goes live each day. See hawaiipolice.gov/news-and-media/booking-logs to download the current log.

You can use the report number to pull the full police file later. Use the charge code to look up the related section of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Mug shots do not appear in the Hilo booking log.

Fingerprinting for Hilo Booking Releases

Fingerprinting for a Hilo booking release or a background check is free at every Big Island police station. The Hilo Records and Identification Section and every sub-station run the service Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Kona station runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Hilo fingerprinting services page below has the full rules, hours, and the payment steps. See hawaiipolice.gov/services/fingerprinting-services-and-criminal-abstracts for the detail.

A criminal abstract shows if a person has been charged with a crime in Hawaii. An abstract is $25 per copy. Fingerprint cards are also $25. Pay by cashier's check or money order made to Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center or HCJDC. No cash. No personal checks. The abstract cannot be photographed.

Third Circuit Court and Hilo Booking Releases

Every Hilo booking release that moves to a charge ends up at the Third Circuit Court. The Hilo Courthouse is at 777 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone (808) 961-7400. The court hears traffic cases, District Court and Circuit Court criminal matters, civil cases, and Family Court filings. The Kona Courthouse at 79-1020 Haukapila Street, (808) 322-8700, covers West Hawaii.

You can search a Hilo case online through eCourt Kokua at courts.state.hi.us. Basic case info is free. A plain copy of a case doc is $3 for up to 30 pages. A certified copy is $5. See the full judiciary site at courts.state.hi.us for the calendars and local rules.

Public access terminals at the Hilo Courthouse let you search case info at no charge. The clerk can pull a paper file. Bring a photo ID for any counter request.

Hilo Booking Releases Custody and SAVIN

Once a Hilo arrest moves past the police cellblock, custody shifts to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center, or HCCC. HCCC is at 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The main line is (808) 933-0400. Longer sentences may go to Kulani Correctional Facility at 1525 Kulani Street, Hilo, phone (808) 969-9166. Kulani is a minimum security site.

For custody status use the Hawaii SAVIN system at vinelink.vineapps.com. Search by name or offender ID. Sign up for a free phone, email, or text alert when the status changes. The SAVIN help line is (808) 587-2550.

For general state facility info, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation page at dcr.hawaii.gov lists every correctional center. Federal inmates do not appear in SAVIN. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator for federal cases.

Hilo Booking Releases Public Access

The Hawaii Police Department Records Division at 349 Kapiolani Street is a Public Access Site for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. You can walk in and pull an adult conviction printout for $25. The Kona Police Station at 74-5221 Queen Kaahumanu Highway is also a Public Access Site. Phone (808) 326-4646 ext. 286.

For a full statewide name-based check, use ecrim.ehawaii.gov. Each unique search is $5. A certified report is $12. Only adult conviction info shows up under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 846. Juvenile records and non-conviction files stay closed.

The HCJDC main page at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc has a full list of Public Access Sites and the rules at ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/criminal-history-records-check. A staff-run check is $30.

UIPA Rules for Hilo Booking Releases

Hilo booking releases fall under the Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act at Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F. Any person can ask for a record. Put the request in writing. Give a clear description and your contact info. The department must reply in ten business days.

The Office of Information Practices enforces UIPA. See oip.hawaii.gov for the full rules and training at oip.hawaii.gov/training. For records held by the state Sheriff Division, send the request to law.hawaii.gov/resources/uipa-request.

Hilo Booking Releases Record Fields

Each Hilo booking release holds a standard set of fields under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 846-2.5. The file shows the arrestee's full legal name, any aliases on record, date of birth, gender, and race. A set of physical markers like height, weight, eye color, and hair color fill out the bio data. The State Identification Number, or SID, ties the record to any prior Hawaii arrest. The FBI number, when one is on file, ties the record to federal history.

Arrest detail fields list the date, time, and location of the stop or the booking. Charge codes match the section of the Hawaii Revised Statutes cited by the officer. A short charge name follows the code. The arresting agency name and the officer's badge number round out the custody chain. Fingerprint impressions collected under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 846-3 go into the AFIS system at the HCJDC.

The record also tracks what happens after booking. The custody status field shows whether the person is in jail, out on bail, or released with no charge. The case disposition fills in later and reflects the court outcome. A guilty plea, a dismissal, an acquittal, or a deferred judgment each carries its own status code. Agencies must keep records accurate under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 846-9.

What goes into a Hilo booking release record entry:

• Full name, aliases, date of birth, gender, and race
• State Identification Number and any FBI number
• Arrest date, time, and location
• Statute citations and charge names
• Arresting agency and officer badge
• Booking photo and fingerprint impressions
• Custody status and case disposition

Nearby Cities

Hilo is the only Big Island city with a dedicated page in this directory. Other major Hawaii cities sit on Oahu and Maui. Pick one below to see how its booking records work.

Return to Hawaii County for the full Big Island guide.