Maui County Sex Offenders Registry
Maui County has 145 registered sex offenders on file, and you can search for any of them at no cost through the state's public registry. The county includes the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai, each with its own local police station for registration. This page covers how to find sex offenders in Maui County using the online database, where covered offenders register on each island, what the Second Circuit Court handles for criminal cases, and how to access public records through Maui County agencies.
Maui County Overview
Sex Offender Registration in Maui County
Maui County has four registration locations spread across three islands. The main office is the Maui Police Department Records Division in Wailuku. Residents of Lanai and Molokai use their respective island stations. The Hawaii State Sheriffs Division in Wailuku also handles registration. All offices process new registrations and updates under Chapter 846E HRS. A covered offender must register within three working days of arriving in Maui County, changing residential address, or updating any other registered information such as employment or vehicle details.
| Office | Maui Police Department - Records Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Phone | (808) 244-6345 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
The Lanai Police Station at 855 Fraser Avenue, Lanai City, HI 96763 serves Lanai Island residents. Call (808) 565-6428 for information. The Molokai Police Station at 110 Aiona Street, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 serves Molokai Island. Call (808) 553-5355. The Molokai station also handles registration matters for Kalawao County, which is the small settlement area on the Kalaupapa Peninsula. The Hawaii State Sheriffs Division has a Maui office at Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, phone (808) 244-2905. That office is available by appointment only on Fridays.
Registration data collected at all four offices flows to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Required information includes current address, all phone and online contact details, employer and school affiliations, vehicle data, a current photo, fingerprints, palm prints, and a DNA sample. Quarterly verification forms go out in January, April, July, and October. Annual in-person verification is required within 30 days of the offender's birthday each year.
Note: Public access terminals for the state sex offender registry are available at the Maui Police Department headquarters and at the Lanai and Molokai stations during regular business hours.
Maui County Sex Offender Statistics
Of the 145 registered sex offenders in Maui County, Kahului has the highest concentration with 34 offenders, or about 23.4 percent of the county total. Wailuku follows with 30 offenders, which is 20.7 percent. Kihei also has a notable number of registered offenders. These three communities account for close to half of all registrations in the county. The Maui County ratio of 629 residents per registered offender is above the state average of 492, meaning Maui has relatively fewer offenders per capita than Hawaii as a whole.
The registry shows offenders by status: compliant, non-compliant, incarcerated, and absconded. Maui County's share of non-compliant and absconded offenders follows roughly in proportion to the county's total. Each offender profile on the state registry includes a photo, physical description, current address, any known scars or tattoos, and the specific conviction that requires registration. This level of detail is the same across all five counties in Hawaii.
The Kahului sex offender statistics page shows the breakdown of registered offenders in the county's most populated area by offense type and registry status.
How to Search Sex Offenders on Maui
The state registry at sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov is the best tool for searching sex offenders anywhere in Maui County. You can enter a zip code, street name, or full or partial name to pull up results. For Kahului, use zip code 96732. For Wailuku the zip is 96793. Kihei uses 96753. Lahaina is 96761, and Makawao is 96768. Running searches by zip code will return all registered offenders in that area with their current addresses, photos, and offense data.
The radius search feature on the registry is useful if you want to check a specific address rather than an entire zip code. Enter any address on Maui, pick a radius in miles, and the system shows every registered offender within that distance. Results update nightly. You can also set up email alerts to be notified when offender data changes near a chosen zip code or address. The alert service is free and does not require creating a paid account.
The Kihei sex offender statistics page provides a breakdown of registered offenders in this south Maui community by offense category and current registry status.
For cross-state searches, use the National Sex Offender Public Website. This federal tool pulls from all 50 state registries at once and is useful when checking whether someone who recently moved to Maui was registered elsewhere. The Tyler Hawaii support documentation explains in detail how to use the state registry's search features, including radius search, phonetic name matching, and offender type filtering.
Second Circuit Court and Records Access
The Second Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases for Maui County. The courthouse is at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, phone (808) 244-2929. All sex offense felony cases from Maui, Lanai, and Molokai are processed here. The Second Circuit also handles the cases from Kalawao County, which has no court of its own. Court records from the Second Circuit are available through the Hawaii State Judiciary eCourt Kokua portal.
eCourt Kokua lets you search by name, case ID, or citation number with no account needed. The system shows charge descriptions, hearing dates, plea entries, case status, and sentencing outcomes. For sex offense cases, the judgment document often notes the registration requirement imposed by the court under Chapter 846E. Documents cost $3.00 per item or ten cents per page. Court records can also be accessed in person at the Wailuku courthouse during business hours.
Criminal conviction records go through the HCJDC eCrim system at $5.00 per name search. Call (808) 587-3279 for help. eCrim covers statewide convictions, so a search for a Maui resident shows any conviction from any Hawaii county. The Maui Community Correctional Center handles county inmates and coordinates with HCJDC on registration requirements before any covered offender is released.
Maui County Public Records Access
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92F-11, all state and county agencies must make records available for public inspection during regular business hours. This applies to Maui County Police Department records, Second Circuit Court records, and other county agency files. Viewing records is free. If you want copies, the standard fee is $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $2.00 per page. Requests submitted in advance by mail or email give the agency time to locate and prepare the records before you arrive.
The Maui County public records request portal handles formal requests for county government records, including police department documents and other public files.
For Maui Police Department records, the general line is (808) 244-6400. Background checks and clearance letters do not come from MPD. Those go through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center using the eCrim system. The Hawaii Office of Information Practices handles disputes and questions about what records must be disclosed under state public records law.
Support Resources on Maui
The Sex Abuse Treatment Center serves survivors across all islands including Maui. Their website explains how to use the public registry, what the status labels mean, and how to get help after a sex offense. SATC is funded by the state and operates without cost to individuals seeking support. Their education resources are relevant to residents, school staff, and community organizations on Maui.
The HCJDC sex offender information page is the authoritative source for registration rules and procedures in Maui County. It lists all registration locations, explains the quarterly and annual verification schedules, and describes what happens when an offender fails to comply. Non-compliance is a Class C felony under Section 846E-9 carrying up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The Hawaii Attorney General's office oversees sex offender registration statewide and investigates violations. For general questions about the Maui registry, call the HCJDC sex offender registration unit at (808) 587-3350. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed noon to 1:00 PM and on state holidays.
Cities in Maui County
Maui County covers three islands: Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. The communities below are among the largest and have their own pages with local sex offender search resources and registration details.
Other communities in Maui County include Lahaina, Makawao, Kula, Paia, Haiku, Pukalani, and Lanai City. Sex offender registration for all Maui Island residents goes through the Maui Police Department in Wailuku.
Nearby Counties
All five Hawaii counties share a single statewide sex offender registry. Each county has its own registration office. Select a county below to find local details.