Hawaii Statewide Criminal Background Check
Search adult conviction records from every Hawaiian island with one real-time order.
BCS Background Screening LLC pulls the official statewide file from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC).
Plus, a trained researcher reviews every possible match before it reaches your report.
What a Hawaii Statewide Criminal Background Check Covers
Hawaii keeps one central repository for adult criminal history.
The Department of the Attorney General runs it through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
Police agencies and courts on every island report arrests and final dispositions to that file.
As a result, one search reaches records from Oahu, Maui County, Hawaii Island and Kauai.
Our Hawaii criminal records search then returns the conviction data the state releases to the public.
Adult Conviction Records
Felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor convictions appear with the offense and statute.
Every Island, One Order
The HCJDC file draws on all four judicial circuits.
So, you skip island-by-island courthouse requests.
The Dates You Need
Each record lists arrest, file and disposition dates.
That way, you can apply Hawaii lookback limits with confidence.
Disposition and Full Sentence
Reports show the final disposition and the complete sentence, including jail, probation, fines and fees.
Identity Matching
We compare full name, date of birth and SSN trace data against every possible hit.
Secure Online Results
Results post to your BCS account dashboard, right next to your other searches.
Hawaii Criminal Background Check Price: $25 Per Name
Our Hawaii pricing stays simple and transparent.
You pay a $20 BCS search fee plus the $5 state fee that HCJDC charges for each name search.
Therefore, your total comes to $25 per name, with no surprise court surcharges.
| Item | Amount | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| BCS Background Screening LLC search fee | $20.00 | Statewide search, identity review and an FCRA-compliant report |
| HCJDC eCrim state fee | $5.00 | Passed through at cost for each unique name search |
| Total per name | $25.00 | Each extra name or alias counts as one more search |
Keep in mind that Hawaii bills its fee for every search, even when no record exists.
For comparison, HCJDC charges $30 for an in-office or mail-in name check.
Those requests also take three to five business days, while our search runs in real time.
Why Hawaii Employers Order Through a Screening Company
Anyone can run a public eCrim search online.
However, a raw state printout is not an FCRA consumer report.
It also leaves identity matching, disclosure and adverse action steps entirely on you.
FCRA-Compliant Workflow
Our platform collects the applicant disclosure and signed authorization electronically.
Then you get a report built for adverse action.
Identity Verification
HCJDC itself warns that name checks are less reliable than fingerprints.
Meanwhile, we cut false matches with DOB, middle name and SSN trace data.
Researcher Review
A trained researcher reviews every possible hit.
Only confirmed records post to your report.
One Dashboard
Order Hawaii alongside county, federal and nationwide searches.
Consequently, you manage every applicant in one place.
eCrim Self-Search vs. BCS Hawaii Statewide Search
Both options draw on the same HCJDC conviction file.
The difference lies in what happens before and after the search.
| Feature | eCrim on Your Own | BCS Background Screening LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per name | $5 search, plus $12 per official report | $25 total ($20 + $5 state fee) |
| FCRA consumer report | No | Yes |
| Identity review | None; you judge each name match | DOB, SSN trace and researcher review |
| Disclosure and authorization | You build and store the forms | Electronic signature built in |
| Adverse action support | None | Report ready for pre-adverse notices |
| Other searches | Hawaii only | County, federal and nationwide in one order |
Where Hawaii Criminal Records Come From
Hawaii runs one unified state court system instead of separate county courts.
District courts hear misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases.
Meanwhile, circuit courts handle felonies and jury trials.
Four judicial circuits cover the whole state, and each reports convictions to HCJDC.
| Judicial Circuit | Islands | County |
|---|---|---|
| First Circuit | Oahu | City and County of Honolulu |
| Second Circuit | Maui, Molokai, Lanai | Maui County |
| Third Circuit | Hawaii Island | Hawaii County |
| Fifth Circuit | Kauai, Niihau | Kauai County |
The Judiciary also offers eCourt Kokua, a free online case lookup.
Yet the Judiciary itself warns that it does not show all public court information.
For hiring decisions, the HCJDC repository gives you the official conviction record instead.
What the Hawaii Statewide Repository Does Not Show
Hawaii law treats non-conviction data as confidential.
Under HRS §846-9, arrests that ended without a conviction stay out of public release.
Likewise, pending cases stay hidden until a court enters a conviction.
This scope actually fits Hawaii hiring law, because HRS §378-2 bars discrimination based on arrest records.
Still, a clear Hawaii result does not cover an applicant’s history in other states.
Arrests and Pending Cases
Non-conviction data stays confidential at HCJDC.
In most cases, Hawaii employers cannot consider arrest records anyway.
Sex Offender Registry
eCrim results do not include Hawaii Covered Offender Registration data.
To fill that gap, add our nationwide background check, which searches sex offender registries.
Federal and Out-of-State Cases
The HCJDC file covers Hawaii courts only.
For applicants who lived elsewhere, pair it with a federal criminal search and county searches.
Juvenile and Expunged Records
Juvenile records stay out unless an adult court handled the case.
Similarly, records expunged under HRS §831-3.2 drop out of the file.
How Far Back Hawaii Employers Can Look
Hawaii sets its own conviction lookback limits under HRS §378-2.5.
Employers may consider felony convictions from the most recent seven years.
For misdemeanors, the window shrinks to five years.
Importantly, periods of incarceration do not count toward either window.
Felony Convictions
Most recent seven years, not counting prison time.
Misdemeanor Convictions
Most recent five years, not counting jail time.
Timing
Inquiry starts only after a conditional job offer.
Rational Relationship
The conviction must relate to the job’s duties.
In addition, some employers fall under exemptions in subsection (d), such as financial institutions and private schools.
For the full breakdown, read our guide to Hawaii background check laws.
Because every record shows its dates, you can apply these windows in seconds.
Sample Hawaii Statewide Criminal Report
Here is how a Hawaii conviction appears in your BCS account.
Note that the subject and case details below are fictitious.
Sentence
Four years probation; 90 days jail with credit for 38 days served.
Restitution of $1,240.00 to the vehicle owner and a $105.00 Crime Victim Compensation Fee.
Also ordered: 50 hours of community service and no contact with the complainant.
In plain terms, the subject pled guilty to a Class C felony and received probation instead of prison.
Count 2, a dismissed theft charge, does not appear, because Hawaii keeps non-conviction data confidential.
The 10/15/2024 disposition also falls well inside the seven-year felony window.
How to Order a Hawaii Criminal Records Search
Ordering takes just a few minutes once your account is active.
- 1
Open Your Account
Sign up online and complete our business verification.
- 2
Extend a Conditional Offer
Hawaii law requires the offer first.
Next, provide the FCRA disclosure and collect the signed authorization.
- 3
Enter Applicant Details
Submit the full legal name, any aliases, date of birth and SSN.
- 4
Review Your Results
We search HCJDC in real time, review any hits and post the results to your dashboard.
Pair Your Hawaii Search With These Services
A statewide search works best as one layer of a full screening program.
For that reason, many Hawaii employers add these searches to the same order.
SSN Trace
Uncover past names and addresses for $10, so you know where else to search.
County Criminal Court Search
Search a specific county court for $18 plus any court fees.
Federal Criminal Search
Find federal cases that never appear in state repositories.
Nationwide Background Check
Add a multi-state database, sex offender registries and watchlists for $25.
Driving Records
Check license status and violations for any driving role.
Hawaii Background Check Laws
Review Hawaii ban-the-box, lookback and credit check rules in one guide.
Hawaii Statewide Criminal Background Check FAQs
What does a Hawaii statewide criminal background check include?
It includes adult conviction records from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
Each record shows the charge, statute, key dates, final disposition and sentence.
Moreover, the file draws on courts from every island.
How much does a Hawaii statewide criminal search cost?
The search costs $20 per name plus a $5 HCJDC state fee, for $25 in total.
Hawaii charges its fee for every search, even when no record exists.
How long does a Hawaii statewide criminal search take?
We search the HCJDC file in real time.
However, a possible match goes to a researcher for review first, which can add time.
Meanwhile, you can track status in your dashboard.
Why doesn’t the Hawaii search show arrests or pending charges?
Hawaii treats non-conviction data as confidential under HRS §846-9.
Therefore, arrests without a conviction and open cases never reach public release.
In any case, HRS §378-2 generally bars Hawaii employers from acting on arrest records.
When can a Hawaii employer run a criminal background check?
Under HRS §378-2.5, employers may review convictions only after a conditional job offer.
After that, the employer may withdraw the offer if the conviction rationally relates to the job.
How far back can Hawaii employers consider convictions?
Employers may consider felony convictions from the last seven years.
For misdemeanor convictions, the limit is five years.
Periods of incarceration are excluded from both windows, and certain employers are exempt.
Does the Hawaii search include the sex offender registry?
No, eCrim results exclude Hawaii Covered Offender Registration data.
Instead, add our nationwide background check to search sex offender registries.
Is a name-based Hawaii search as accurate as a fingerprint check?
HCJDC notes that name checks are less reliable than fingerprint checks.
To close that gap, we match date of birth, SSN trace data and middle names.
A researcher also reviews every possible hit before it posts.
Start Your Hawaii Statewide Criminal Background Check Today
Open a business account and order your first Hawaii search in minutes.
Every user account also offers optional Multiple Authentication Factor (MAF) for added security.
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This page offers general information, not legal advice. The sample report uses a fictitious subject and case.