Hawaii Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Hawaii are heard in the Family Court. Hawaii runs a dedicated Family Court inside each judicial circuit. Hawaii has four judicial circuits across its islands, each with a Family Court.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Hawaii directory and case record search are below.
Official Hawaii court locators
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Hawaii court locations (Hawaii judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/court-locations-and-addresses
Hoʻohiki / eCourt Kōkua (Hawaii courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://hoohiki.courts.hawaii.gov/
Hawaii state courts website (Hawaii judicial branch): The official home of the Hawaii court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.courts.state.hi.us
JEFS (Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System) (Hawaii State Judiciary): Family Court civil cases like divorce and custody have been e-filable in JEFS since 2022. A self-represented person with an active case can apply for a JEFS account and file online. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/efiling
Hawaii court self-help resources (Hawaii courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Hawaii family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help
Hoʻohiki / eCourt Kōkua: No account to search; documents cost. Confidential cases are not displayed. Family civil cases go back to 1983. Documents cost $3/doc or $0.10/page. https://hoohiki.courts.hawaii.gov/
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Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Hawaii?
Family cases in Hawaii are heard in the Family Court. Hawaii runs a dedicated Family Court inside each judicial circuit. Hawaii has four judicial circuits across its islands, each with a Family Court.
Can I look up an existing Hawaii case online?
Hoʻohiki / eCourt Kōkua is the official search. No account to search; documents cost. Confidential cases are not displayed. Family civil cases go back to 1983. Documents cost $3/doc or $0.10/page.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.