KAUAI COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Kauai County gets a B.
Hawaii UIPA gives 10 business days with the Office of Information Practices for binding rulings. Ho`ohiki provides public case search. Drag is $30 criminal history and restricted booking-photo practice.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Kauai County.
COMPUTED 2026-05-30 09:13 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-30 09:13 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-30 09:13 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-30 09:13 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-30 09:13 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
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Recent Hawaii Court Cases
Most recent Hawaii court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00308 | Fidel Enrique Molina | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00470 | Rudy Fernando Saravia | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00296 | Derek Calibre | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00471 | Ereka Marcelino | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00466 | Sydney Mayumi Punahele Mau | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00468 | Cherilynn Barut Ugalino and Zane Kalani Ugalino | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00467 | Charles Cabanilla Guzman | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00469 | Yvette Michele Batteux | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-00077 | Eric Rene Leon and Nenisa Jully Garingalao | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00464 | Leela Olivia Paulsen | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00465 | Julian McAtee Austin | 05/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00432 | Tovio Niua'ali Atuatasi and Thelma Tuiteleleapaga Atuatasi | 05/29/2026 |
Cities in Kauai County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I find someone's address in Kauai?▼
To find someone's address in Kauai, HI using public records, free options include: the Kauai County Real Property Tax Office at https://www.kauai.gov/RPA for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; HI Voter Information at https://olvr.hawaii.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); Hawaii eCourt Kokua at https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/records/jims_system_availability for court case records, which list addresses on file; and the Hawaii DPS Inmate Locator at https://dps.hawaii.gov/about/divisions/corrections/ for last known addresses. Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F) governs disclosure. Sources: Kauai County (https://www.kauai.gov/), HI Courts (https://www.courts.state.hi.us/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Lihue?▼
To get a criminal background check in Lihue, HI (Kauai County), use the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center statewide search at https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ahewa/ for $30. The Kauai Police Department Records Section at 3990 Kaana Street, Lihue, HI 96766 (808-241-1670) issues local police clearance letters. For FBI fingerprint checks, schedule through an authorized HI Criminal Justice Data Center channeler. Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F) and HRS §846-9 govern disclosure — convictions are public, arrest-only records restricted. Sources: HCJDC (https://ag.hawaii.gov/hcjdc/), Kauai PD (https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Police-Department).
Where can I find a proposed bill?▼
To find a proposed bill in Hawaii or Kauai, use the Hawaii State Legislature site at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/, which lists every state bill (House and Senate) with full text, status, hearings, and committee reports. For Kauai County (local) ordinances and proposed bills before the Kauai County Council, see https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/County-Council/Bills-Resolutions or attend meetings held at the Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766 (808-241-4188). Hawaii's Sunshine Law (HRS §92) requires advance posting of agendas and access to bill drafts. Sources: HI Legislature (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/), Kauai County Council (https://www.kauai.gov/County-Council).
What's the source for property records in Kauai?▼
The official source for property records in Kauai County, Hawaii (2026) is the County of Kaua'i Real Property Tax Office, which maintains assessment, ownership, and sales-history data on every parcel. Free public search is available at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property-Tax/Assessment/Public-Record-Search and https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=KauaiCountyHI&PageType=Search . You can search by parcel (TMK) number, owner name, or address. Property tax payments are handled at https://kauairpt.ehawaii.gov/ . The division's main page is https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property-Tax .
How do I look up a death record in Kauai?▼
Kauai, HI death record: Hawaii State Department of Health Vital Records (https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/) — death certificates statewide $15 per copy, HRS §338-13 (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0338/). Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records (pre-1909): Hawaii State Archives (https://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/). Kauai District Health Office for local processing. HI Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS §92F). Kauai Police Department for sudden/unexplained death investigations. Funeral homes can order on family's behalf within statutory window.
How do I confirm whether someone is married in Kauai?▼
Kauai, HI marriage confirmation: Hawaii DOH Vital Records (https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/) for marriage certificates 1909+, $15 per copy (HRS §338-13, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0338/). State Marriage Search via DOH (limited online). Local: Kauai District Court for marriage license issued on island. Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Statute HRS §572 (Marriage Law, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/). HI UIPA (HRS §92F). Marriage records confidential first 75 years. All Hawaii marriages are public record once 75 years pass.
📊 Public Data Sources for Kauai County, HI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (HI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SUSAN STEWART | WAILUKU |
| KORE LIOW | HONOLULU |
| RICK LONG | WAILUKU |
| HALE MAKUA HEALTH SERVICES | WAILUKU |
| RICHARD SHIELDS | HONOLULU |
| DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES, INC | AIEA |
| TERRY VERNOY | HONOLULU |
| LISA SPLITTSTOESSER | LIHUE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (HI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-19 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Fees or interest |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALOHA OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSIONAL | 1128b8 |
| FAMILY CARE & PERSONAL INJURY | 1128b8 |
| JOHNSON'S PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| NNP, INC | 1128b4 |
| OLIVE TREE FOSTER HOME | 1128a1 |
| WAHIAWA CLINIC, INC | 1128b7 |
| MARK ACIO | 1128a2 |
| RYGENA ADAMS | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (HI) — no city filter applied
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010548379 | Living for Christ Ministries |
| 010629526 | Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation |
| 010637863 | Myra W & Jean Kent Angus Foundation |
| 010642459 | Keala O Kalani |
| 010700725 | Aha Kukui O Molokai |
| 010799223 | Starfire Companion-Animal Sanctuary |
| 010910349 | Malama Hawaii |
| 010919143 | Reece Toyama Foundation |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from HI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
County Housing Official Sentenced for His Role in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Receive Bribes from Hawaii Businessman and Attorneys
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Two Defense Contractors Arrested for Bribery and Major Fraud Conspiracy Scheme Affecting Department of War Technology Innovation Contracts
May 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
Guam Bingo Operators Receive Federal Prison Sentences for $34 Million Fraud Scheme
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Jury Convicts Hanapepe Man of Producing, Receiving, and Possessing Child Pornography After Four-Day Trial
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Kapaa Woman Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison and Ordered to Pay Over $126,000 for Scheme to Defraud COVID-19 Pandemic Rental and Utility Assistance Program
May 12, 2026
FBI Field Office
Ten Indicted in Drug Trafficking Conspiracies in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
May 7, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mother and Daughter Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding the CNMI Public School System
May 7, 2026
FBI Field Office
Saipan Woman Sentenced to 71 Months in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Multiple Victims
Apr 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Businessman and Two Attorneys Sentenced for Their Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Bribe Hawaii County Public Official
Apr 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Kauai Man Sentenced to Federal Prison and Ordered to Repay $1.4 Million for Stealing From Federal COVID-19 Relief Program
Apr 17, 2026
FBI National
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Kauai County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Hawaii officer who alleged racial discrimination by chief settles for $350K, agrees to retire - Police1
Hawaii officer who alleged racial discrimination by chief settles for $350K, agrees to retire Police1
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Kauai County switches to new emergency notification service - Spectrum News
Kauai County switches to new emergency notification service Spectrum News
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Kauai Police Commission appoints Rudy Tai as next police chief - KITV
Kauai Police Commission appoints Rudy Tai as next police chief KITV
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Kauai police identify 2 victims of fatal helicopter crash - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Kauai police identify 2 victims of fatal helicopter crash Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Discrimination Suit Against Kauai Police Chief Dismissed, Captain Forced To Retire - Honolulu Civil Beat
Discrimination Suit Against Kauai Police Chief Dismissed, Captain Forced To Retire Honolulu Civil Beat
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Hawaii attorney general announces Operation Keiki Shield results - osi.af.mil
Hawaii attorney general announces Operation Keiki Shield results osi.af.mil
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Human remains found in search for missing man, 19, on Kauai - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Human remains found in search for missing man, 19, on Kauai Honolulu Star-Advertiser