Honolulu County Inmate Search
Inmate searches provide a convenient way of locating offenders incarcerated in correctional facilities within Honolulu County. Some information that may be retrieved during a search include the inmate's name, location, and status. All of this information falls under the umbrella of Honolulu County Public Records, which means almost anyone can access it. Inmate searches are valuable for law enforcement and members of the judiciary during investigations, and residents also use searches to locate incarcerated friends or family members. Members of the public may also look up Honolulu County inmates to make informed decisions about public safety within the judicial district.
Honolulu County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to a report published by the Crime Prevention & Justice Assistance Division in 2020, the number of index crimes reported in Honolulu reduced by 13.8% compared to the previous year. Property crimes slid by 14.1%, while violent crimes dropped by 10.7%. Larceny theft was the most recurring property crime, with 18,081 incidents, and aggravated assault was the most reported violent crime, with 1,328 cases. Of these, the county recorded 1,082 arrests for larceny thefts and 316 for aggravated assault. The county also recorded 1,726 adult arrests for index offenses compared to 163 juvenile arrests for the same category. Approximately 82% of the residents arrested (or 1,415 persons) were male, compared to 18.1% female (311). Of the total arrestees, roughly 34% were white, 8.2% were black, 11.4% were Filipino, and 21.2% were Hawaiian.
Honolulu County Prison System
Honolulu County operates multiple correctional facilities, including county correctional centers, a state prison, and a federal detention center. Of these, the Oahu Community Correction Center is the largest correctional facility in the county. It serves as a pre-trial facility for detained inmates and a reintegration facility for sentenced felons. Honolulu County also hosts the Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF), a 330-bed minimum security prison, and Halawa Correctional Facility, a medium-security facility for male felons.
Other facilities in the county include:
- Fdc Honolulu
- Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
- Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
- Honolulu Prison
- Oahu Community Correctional Center
- Victory Ohana Prison
- Waiawa Correctional Facility
- Women's Community Correctional Center
How to Find an Inmate in Honolulu County
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety provides public access to inmate information. Residents can find inmates using either online search tools maintained by the county Sheriff's Office or by contacting the department's Corrections Division. Requesters can either contact the division at (808) 587-2566 or send a mail to the following address:
Corrections Division
Correctional Industries
P.O. Box 1642
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: (808) 677-6638
Fax: (808) 488-4999
How Does a Honolulu County Inmate Search Work?
A Honolulu county inmate search provides access to information maintained by the correction arm of state and county law enforcement agencies. Access to these records is possible due to the Uniform Information Practices Act, which specifies that all records maintained by the government (regardless of the form) must be open to the public, except where exempted by law. Some of the information that may be provided during an inmate search includes the following:
- Inmate's name
- Offender's nickname
- Physical descriptors (height, weight, eye color)
- Sex
- Birth date
- Details of offense
- Inmate number/booking number
- Date of incarceration
- Fines
- Date of release
- Prisoner's status and location
Where to Find a Honolulu County Inmate Locator
To find an inmate in Honolulu, searchers must first identify if the inmate is being held in a local, state, or federal correctional facility. The Honolulu Police Department publishes a weekly log of persons arrested within the city and county. It includes details such as the arrested person's name, offense, and the details of the arrest office. Residents can also track the location of inmates using the VINELink notification service.
Inmates housed within the Federal correctional facility located in Honolulu County can be found through the federal inmate locator tool. Searches can be done using a known inmate name (first, middle, and last) or a by number. To find an inmate using a number, searchers must provide a BOP registration number or an INS number. Inquirers may also be able to filter search results by race, sex, and age.
Residents may also be able to look up inmates in Honolulu County using a third-party inmate locator service. These non-governmental platforms provide access to public data compiled from multiple jurisdictions, including Honolulu County, allowing users to conduct a wider search. However, some platforms may require that requesters pay a fee to access their services.
How to Send Money to a Honolulu County Inmate
Friends and family can deposit funds in an inmate's account using different options. For funds sent to a state-run correctional facility, payments can be made via cashier checks made payable to the correctional facility. Checks must include the inmate's first and last name as well as the name of the specific facility housing the offender.
Inmates are not permitted to receive cash payments directly. As such, any mail containing cash is returned to the sender. Friends and family can, however, make in-person deposits into an inmate's account by visiting any approved kiosk located within the facility grounds. Deposit options at these kiosks may include credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Sending Funds to the Honolulu Federal Detention Center.
The Bureau of Prisons provides three funding methods for sending money to inmates housed at its Honolulu facility. Funds can be sent using MoneyGram, Western Union, or the United States Postal Service. To deposit funds via Western Union or MoneyGram, senders must have the inmate's eight-digit registration number and the inmate's full name. Payments via US postal mail must be made using money order. In addition, the mail must include the inmate's name and a registration number using the following format:
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Insert Valid Committed Inmate Name
- Insert Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number
Envelopes must also include the sender's name and return address, written in the upper left-hand corner. Payments made via cash or personal checks are not accepted.
How to Visit a Honolulu County Inmate
Visitors must be on the approved list to visit an inmate incarcerated in a detention center maintained by the Hawaii Department of Public Safety. This process of getting on the list typically takes a week. Depending on the facility, visitors may also be required to complete a visiting application form. Visitors are permitted at least one visit each week and a maximum of 3 adults per visit.
While the visitation procedures vary slightly across facilities, most prisons require that visitors dress neatly and conservatively, in line with the dress code. This includes:
- Wearing dresses, skirts, and muumuus that fall after the kneecaps when standing
- Wearing undergarments and underpants
- Wearing shoes, sandals, or slippers
- Avoiding tank tops, tube tops, short midriff tops, bathing suits, or any dressing with exposure
- Avoiding lined jackets, hats, or caps
How to Send Jail Mail in Honolulu County
Inmates housed in state correctional facilities within Honolulu County may send or receive mail. However, all correspondence must be sent through an approved channel. Depending on the correctional facility, incoming mail must be properly addressed with the inmate's first and last name using the following format:
Inmate's First/Last Name
c/o Kauai Community Correctional Center
3-5351 Kuhio Hwy.
Lihue, HI 96766
Envelopes must also include the correspondent's name and address. Every mail is carefully screened before it's sent or delivered. Correctional centers return any mail that is found to contain inappropriate content or any prohibited markings such as stickers, lipstick marks, or gang symbols.
Sending Jail Mail to a Honolulu Federal Inmate
Residents who wish to send mail to any inmate housed within the Federal Detention Center should address the mail with the following format:
Inmate Name and Register Number
FDC Honolulu
Federal Detention Center
P.O. Box 30080
Honolulu, HI 96820
While federal inmates are not permitted to receive packages, inmates may receive books or magazines sent directly from a book publisher. Inmates may also receive commercial publications.
Honolulu County Jails and Prisons
The following is a list of some of the jail facilities, prisons, and detention centers in Honolulu County:
Fdc Honolulu
351 Elliott Street
Honolulu, HI
Halawa Correctional Facility
99-902 Moanalua Road,
Aiea, HI
Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
42477 Kalanianaʻole Highway,
Kailua, HI
Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
42 Kalanianaole Highway,
Kailua, HI
Honolulu Prison
2010 Nuuanu Avenue Urban,
Honolulu, HI
Oahu Community Correctional Center
2199 Kamehameha Highway,
Honolulu, HI
Victory Ohana Prison
94-104 Pupuole Place,
Waipahu, HI
Waiawa Correctional Facility
94-560 Kamehameha Highway,
Waipahu, HI
Women's Community Correctional Center
42477 Kalanianaʻole Highway,
Kailua, HI
