Run a Free Hawaii Probation Search (Statewide Lookup)

Perform a free Hawaii probation search today to check if someone is under supervision.

Be aware that there is a distinction between probation and parole, though these terms are often used interchangeably. Probation refers to time spent supervised after committing a crime in lieu of jail time, while parole refers to being released early from prison into community supervision after being found guilty of a crime. Typically, offenses resulting in probation are not as severe as those resulting in parole.

Records pertaining to probation and parole status can often be found in online databases at no cost. This resource will discuss how to run these searches and locate the necessary information, including how to contact probation officers to report violations, and – to a lesser extent – how to locate parole information.

How To Verify Whether Someone Is on Probation in Hawaii

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants the general public access to public records, including some criminal records.¹ However, criminal investigations are exempt in Hawaii under the Uniform Information Practices Act.

This may be a starting point for a probation search, but requesters may incur fees based on the records retrieved.

It’s possible to determine whether someone is on probation in Hawaii at no cost using the Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification (SAVIN) service, which uses VINELink to allow citizens to monitor Hawaii inmates.

This national database keeps track of people in custody, as well as what their status is and whether they’re currently on probation or parole.

By performing a Hawaii-based search of an individual’s name or partial name, you can review basic information to determine the date they were taken into custody, the date they are estimated to be released, and whether they are on probation. If they are on probation, it may include information about the length of service as well as the department overseeing their supervision.

It’s also possible to sign up to be notified when that particular person has a change in status.

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center collects criminal history and issues criminal history record checks. However, it can only provide adult criminal conviction history within the state.

National background checks must go through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). To obtain these records, including information on probation, individuals must request them from this department, but they do often come with fees.

It’s possible to obtain an instant criminal history record online in Hawaii by using the Adult Criminal Information (eCrim) tool hosted by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data center.³ This will require you to create an account by providing your email address, name, address and phone number.

To perform a search, enter as much information as possible about the relevant person, including first and last name, Social Security number, date of birth and gender.

Each search costs $5, and an official report costs $10. The criminal history report will be generated and be emailed once paid for.

Reports can be requested in-office without an appointment during business hours (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) There is a $30 service fee and a 3-5 business day turnaround time. To request this information, you must complete a HCJDC-073 form (Name Based) and visit the office at the following address:⁵

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
Attn: CHRC Unit
465 South King Street, Room 102
Honolulu, HI 96813

They can also be requested via mail by submitting the HCJDC-073 form (Name Based) to the address above with a service fee of $30 made by money order or cashier’s check addressed to “State of Hawaii”.

Check County & Municipal Agencies for HI Probation Records

The most likely source of information regarding a probation lookup will be county and municipal agencies.

Typically, this information is found through county and municipal courts, such as Honolulu County, the local sheriff’s office or police departments. The city or county may display their own information, but probation departments rarely ever provide the public with probation records.

Another option is to visit a Public Access location, which will be able to provide arrest records that have resulted in convictions and may reveal whether an individual has been sentenced to probation. The cost for each printout is $25, and they can be accessed at the following locations:

How To Look Up Probation Violations & Contact Details for Supervising Officers in Hawaii

Sometimes, it’s crucial to complete a probation search to contact an individual’s probation officer, especially in the case when violations have been committed. Most commonly, violations are reported due to safety concerns for either the public, the reporter or the probationer.

Again, VINELink plays a vital role in this search.⁶ It will reveal information about a person who has been paroled or put on probation, and will typically include the reporting agency overseeing their sentence. This may be one way to access the information quickly and freely.

When VINELink does not reveal the direct contact information for the reporting agency it may be possible to find the right location by seeking it from the courts. In Hawaii, there are three courts overseeing probation:

O’ahu First Circuit District Court
Kauikeaouli Hale
1111 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 539-4500

Maui Second Circuit
Hoapili Hale
2145 Main Street, Suite 106
Wailuku, HI 96793

(808) 442-3800

Hawaii Third Circuit
Hale Kaulike
777 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 961-7600

The phone numbers provided are for the adult probation divisions within each court. By contacting these phone numbers, you may be able to report the violation or receive assistance in reaching the correct officer to discuss the individual.

How To Carry Out a Statewide Hawaii Parole Search

Everyone has the right to look up parolee details on anybody in Hawaii. The Hawaii Paroling Authority oversees parolees across the state, and their contact methods can be found below.⁷ 

Hawaii Paroling Authority
1177 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 587-1288
Fax: (808) 587-1314

However, the website does not offer an online database to review parolees throughout the state. Instead, it links to VINELink to document and search for information on supervised individuals, both in and out of custody. It also links to eCRIM to complete a paid background check based on name, date of birth, gender and Social Security number.

Limited information about parolees can be found on VINELink, which will dictate the date an individual was released on parole as well as which department is overseeing their release. This will require you to have a name or partial name to fill into the website.

Using Hawaii’s Adult Criminal Information (eCRIM) can provide more thorough information for the name you have searched, but you will have to verify that the particular person is the one you intend to look up, and you must pay $5 for every search and $10 to receive records; this is the most thorough way to find records pertaining to your Hawaii probation search.

For more insight into the backgrounds of residents living anywhere on the islands, interested parties can check out the Hawaii arrest and criminal record search tutorial for streamlined guidance on accessing crime information, inmate records, background check reports, and more.