Kaneohe Traffic Ticket Records Lookup
Traffic ticket records for Kaneohe are maintained by the Kaneohe District Court, which serves the entire windward side of Oahu. This court is part of the First Circuit and handles both civil infraction cases and criminal traffic matters for Kaneohe, Kailua, and surrounding windward communities. Citations issued on the H-3 and throughout the Kaneohe area go to this court. This page explains how to find a case, respond on time, pay a fine, or request copies of traffic records.
Kaneohe Overview
Kaneohe District Court
The Kaneohe District Court is the windward Oahu court for traffic matters. It handles cases for Kaneohe, Kailua, and the broader windward communities. The court is part of the First Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary. Civil traffic infractions, criminal traffic charges, and parking violations issued in Kaneohe all go through this court. The Traffic Violations Bureau processes most NTI cases without a hearing.
The court address is Abner Paki Hale, 45-939 Pookela Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744. Phone is (808) 534-6300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The court is closed on state and federal holidays. Mailed record requests are accepted. Full contact information and any temporary closure notices are posted on the Hawaii Judiciary district court contact page.
Read the Hawaii Judiciary traffic cases page for an overview of how Kaneohe District Court handles citations, hearings, and records.
The traffic cases page explains the different case types handled at Kaneohe District Court and the options available to drivers who receive citations in the Kaneohe area.
| Court | Kaneohe District Court (Abner Paki Hale) |
|---|---|
| Address | 45-939 Pookela Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
| Phone | (808) 534-6300 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Circuit | First Circuit |
How Citations Work in Kaneohe
Traffic stops in Kaneohe are handled by HPD District 4, which covers the entire windward Oahu area. Officers may issue a Notice of Traffic Infraction (NTI) for civil violations such as speeding, failure to yield, or improper turns. A Criminal Traffic Citation and Arrest (CTCA) is used for criminal traffic offenses. A Notice of Parking Infraction (NPI) is issued for parking violations. Each type has a different response process.
For NTI citations, Hawaii law under HRS Chapter 291D requires a response within 21 days of the citation date. Your options are to pay, request a no-contest plea at a reduced amount, or ask for a hearing. If you do not respond within 21 days, the court may enter a default judgment against you. CTCA criminal traffic cases under HRS Chapter 291C require a court appearance and cannot be resolved by payment.
Payments for NTI citations can be made online at eTraffic Hawaii, by mail, or in person at the Kaneohe District Court Traffic Violations Bureau. Online payments carry a $1.50 processing fee plus 2.6% of the fine amount. The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Note: If you plan to contest an NTI, submit your hearing request in writing before the 21-day deadline. You cannot request a hearing after paying the fine, since payment is treated as an admission.
Search Kaneohe Traffic Records Online
The eCourt Kokua system is free and available around the clock. It covers all First Circuit courts including Kaneohe District Court. Search by name, case number, or citation number to find case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. No account is needed. New citations typically appear in the system within a few business days of filing.
The eTraffic Hawaii portal is the faster option when you only need to pay a fine or check citation status. It focuses specifically on civil infraction (NTI) cases and shows the current fine amount, due date, and hearing options. Use eCourt Kokua for a broader search that includes case history and criminal traffic matters. Both tools are useful, and you may want to start with eTraffic if you have a citation number ready, then use eCourt Kokua if you need more detail.
Traffic Abstracts and Driver History Records
A traffic abstract from the Hawaii courts shows your citation and case history as recorded by the judiciary. It costs $20. Request one in person at Kaneohe District Court or by mailing a written request. Instructions for mail requests are on the Hawaii Judiciary traffic abstracts page. Include your full name, date of birth, and license number. Processing times vary, so allow extra time if you need the document for a deadline.
The Hawaii DOT offers a Driver History Record for $9 through the Motor Vehicle Safety Office. The DHR comes from the state licensing database, not the courts, and covers license actions and point accumulations. Some insurance companies and courts prefer the DHR over the abstract. Certified court document copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page. Use the Oahu court records request page for mailed document requests from the First Circuit courts.
HPD District 4 Police Records
Police reports for Kaneohe traffic incidents come from the Honolulu Police Department. HPD District 4 covers Kaneohe and the windward side. District 4 can be reached at (808) 723-8640 for general inquiries. For records requests, all public submissions go to the HPD Records Division at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 723-3258, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.
Submit your request by email to recordsrequest@honolulupd.org. Include your name, phone, email, the report number if known, the date and location of the incident, the type of report, and a color copy of government-issued ID showing your involvement. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed returns. The HPD police reports page has the request form. Report copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 each after. See the HPD contact page for all district office details.
The HPD police reports page provides the current records request form and procedure for obtaining traffic incident reports from HPD District 4 covering Kaneohe.
The HPD police reports page shows fee schedules, required information, and contact addresses for requesting incident reports tied to Kaneohe traffic stops and accidents.
Note: Police report requests and court records requests are submitted to different agencies. A police report goes to HPD. A court case record goes to the district court. Make sure you are requesting from the right office for what you need.
Legal Resources for Kaneohe Drivers
Hawaii's public records law, HRS Chapter 92F (UIPA), gives anyone the right to request government records including traffic citations and court documents. Written UIPA requests go to the agency holding the records. The OIP forms page has downloadable request templates. Agencies must respond within 10 business days.
If you have old unpaid infractions with license stoppers, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii may be able to help at no or low cost. They handle stopper removal cases for qualifying individuals. The Hawaii Judiciary self-help forms page has motion documents you can file on your own to address old defaulted cases. Understanding your rights under HRS 291D and HRS 291C is the first step to resolving any outstanding traffic matter in Kaneohe.
Honolulu County
Kaneohe is in Honolulu County, part of the First Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary. For complete information on all five Oahu district courts and county-level resources, see the Honolulu County traffic ticket records page.
Nearby Hawaii Cities
Traffic ticket records for nearby communities are available on their individual city pages.