Hilo Sex Offenders on the Big Island

Hilo has the largest concentration of registered sex offenders on the Big Island, and searching the Hawaii sex offender registry for zip code 96720 is the fastest way to find offenders in this area. The registry is free, public, and updated every night by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. This page covers how Hilo fits into the statewide sex offender registration system, where covered offenders in Hilo register, how to search the registry, what court records are available, and what community safety resources exist for Big Island residents.

Hilo Sex Offenders - Registry Overview

Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii County on the Big Island, located in zip code 96720. It holds 69 registered sex offenders as of recent registry data, which represents approximately 33.8 percent of the total 204 registered offenders in all of Hawaii County. No other community on the Big Island comes close to that concentration. The city's role as the county seat, the location of state offices, and the presence of correctional facilities and supervision programs all contribute to this higher-than-average number relative to the island's other communities.

All covered offenders in Hilo are listed on the statewide registry at sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov, maintained by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Offense types recorded among Hilo area registered offenders include sexual assault in the second degree, attempted sexual assault in the third degree, rape in the second degree, possession of obscene material, and sodomy in the second degree. Each profile on the registry shows the full offense category, the conviction court, and the current registration status. The registry is updated every night, so changes from the previous day appear by the next morning.

Hawaii County as a whole averages 204 registered offenders across the entire Big Island. Hilo accounts for more than a third of that total in a single zip code. The next largest concentrations appear in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the island. Searching by zip code 96720 on the registry is the fastest way to see current Hilo-area offenders.

Registration Location in Hilo

Covered offenders living or working in Hilo register at the Hilo Police Station Receiving Desk. The address is 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The main contact number is (808) 961-2213. Registration hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a walk-in location. The Hilo Police Station is run by the Hawaii Police Department, which is the county law enforcement agency for all of Hawaii County on the Big Island.

A second registration option in Hilo is the Hawaii State Sheriffs Division at Hale Kaulike, 777 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. The Sheriffs can be reached at (808) 933-8833. This office handles state law enforcement functions including courthouse security and transport. Offenders who are unable to access the Hilo Police Station during normal hours should contact either the police station or the Sheriffs Division to confirm procedures.

Under Chapter 846E of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, every covered offender must register within three working days of arriving in the county, moving to a new address, starting a new job, or acquiring a new vehicle. The same three-day window applies each time any piece of registered information changes. The Hawaii Department of Public Safety coordinates with HCJDC to process registration data for all offenders released from state correctional facilities, including the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo, within three working days of release. Failing to meet any registration deadline is a Class C felony with penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

A public access terminal for in-person registry searches is available at the Hilo Police Station, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This terminal provides the same access as the online registry but does not require a computer or internet connection.

Searching Sex Offenders in Hilo

To find registered sex offenders in Hilo, go to sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov and enter zip code 96720 in the search field. The system returns all offenders with registered addresses in that area. You can also search by name, street address, or city. The name search uses phonetic matching, so it returns results that sound like the name you entered rather than requiring exact spelling. This helps when you know how a name sounds but are unsure of the spelling.

The radius search tool is especially useful in a city like Hilo, where the zip code covers a wide geographic area. Enter a specific street address and set a search distance in miles. The system maps every registered offender within that range. When you use the radius tool, the zip code field is bypassed. Results are based on the coordinates of the address you entered. You can set the radius as small as a fraction of a mile or as wide as several miles, depending on what you want to check.

Each offender profile in Hilo shows the same data as elsewhere in Hawaii: name, aliases, photo, physical description including scars and tattoos, current address, work location if applicable, vehicle year and plate, and the specific offense that requires registration. You can also see compliance status. Offenders listed as non-compliant or absconded are visible in a dedicated search filter on the main registry page. Email notification alerts let you sign up to receive updates when any offender's information changes in the 96720 zip code area.

The Hawaii Police Department Hilo station at 349 Kapiolani Street is the primary registration location for covered sex offenders living or working in Hilo and the surrounding Hawaii County area.

Third Circuit Court and Criminal Records in Hilo

Sex offense cases in Hilo go through the Third Circuit Court, which covers all of Hawaii County on the Big Island. The Third Circuit Court Hilo Division is located at Hale Kaulike, 777 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. The main court number is (808) 961-7400. Court hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. The Third Circuit handles felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases as well as civil matters for Hawaii County.

Case records for Hilo sex offense cases are available through the Hawaii State Judiciary eCourt Kokua system. Search by defendant name, case ID, or citation number. Results show charges filed, hearing dates, plea entries, sentencing, and current case status. Sex offense convictions include notation of registration requirements in the judgment documents when registration is a required condition. eCourt Kokua is available Monday through Saturday from 4:00 AM to midnight and Sundays from noon to midnight.

Individual court documents through eCourt Kokua cost $3.00 per document or ten cents per page, whichever is greater. For help navigating the system, reach eCourt support at 808-538-5333 or ecourtkokuatech@courts.hawaii.gov.

Offense Types and Registry Statistics for Hilo

The 69 registered sex offenders in Hilo represent the largest single-city concentration on the Big Island. Hawaii County's total of 204 registered offenders is spread across multiple communities including Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and smaller towns and rural areas across the island. Hilo's 33.8 percent share of the county total is significant. It reflects the city's density and its role as the population center and administrative hub of the island.

Offense categories found in Hilo area registry data include sexual assault in the second degree, attempted sexual assault in the third degree, rape in the second degree, possession of obscene material involving minors, and sodomy in the second degree. These categories map to specific Hawaii Revised Statutes sections and appear on each registered offender's public profile. The profile shows the exact offense label, the year of conviction, and the court that handled the case. Some profiles list more than one qualifying offense when an offender has multiple convictions.

Note: Statewide, Hawaii has over 3,000 registered sex offenders. Non-compliance is a persistent issue. Hundreds of registered offenders statewide are listed as non-compliant with mail or in-person verification at any given time, and additional offenders appear in the absconded list. Both categories are searchable through dedicated filters on the main registry page.

Community Safety Resources in Hilo

Hilo residents can report concerns about registered sex offenders to the Hawaii Police Department at (808) 961-2213 or to Crime Stoppers Big Island at (808) 961-8300. Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips and passes them to law enforcement for follow-up. The HPD Hilo station handles enforcement of Chapter 846E registration requirements for Hawaii County. Violations of registration requirements, including missed deadlines or false information provided at registration, are investigated by HPD and referred to the Hawaii County Prosecutor's Office for felony charges.

The Sex Abuse Treatment Center provides community education about the sex offender registry and support services for survivors across all islands. SATC is based in Honolulu at Kapiolani Medical Center, 55 Merchant Street, 22nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, but serves Big Island residents through outreach and referral. Their website explains how the public registry works, what information it contains, and how to use the search tool.

The HCJDC sex offender information page lists current registration locations for all counties including Hilo, and provides answers to common questions about who must register, what data is required, and how the verification system works. For multi-state searches when an offender has left Hawaii, use the National Sex Offender Public Website, which links all 50 state registries in a single search tool.

The Hawaii Attorney General's office oversees the sex offender registration program statewide. The AG prosecutes non-compliance cases and coordinates with county agencies. For Hilo-specific questions about the registry or individual offender compliance, the HCJDC unit at (808) 587-3350 in Honolulu is the direct contact for statewide matters, while the Hilo Police Station at (808) 961-2213 handles local registration questions.

Other Qualifying Cities in Hawaii

Hilo is the only city from our qualifying list on the Big Island. The nearest qualifying cities are on Maui. Each has its own county registration system and local resources. For Hawaii County-wide information, visit the Hawaii County page, which covers registration locations across the entire Big Island, the Third Circuit Court, and county-level offender data.

These cities are located on Maui and fall under Maui County and the Second Circuit Court. They are listed here as the nearest qualifying cities by population. For Big Island sex offender information beyond Hilo, the Hawaii County page covers the full county registry and registration system.