Hawaii state prisons: visiting, mail, money and status
8 Hawaii DCR prisons from the official Hawaii DCR facility list, checked 2026-10-20.
Hawaii SAVIN (VINELink) custody lookup (official) (opens in new tab) Hawaii facility status
How to search: enter the person's legal last and first name, or their Hawaii DCR ID number if you have it. Nicknames and misspellings usually return nothing; try fewer letters or a different spelling of the name. Hawaii DCR's official way to look up custody status is Hawaii SAVIN, powered by VINELink (1-877-846-3444). The four community correctional centers are jails that also hold people finishing felony sentences. Some Hawaii prisoners are housed at Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona.
What the dates mean: any dates shown, such as admission, sentence or projected release dates, come from Hawaii DCR's own records. Projected dates can change (for example with earned credits, discipline or parole decisions) and are not a guarantee. Ask Hawaii DCR or the facility before making plans around a date.
Release and transfer alerts: Hawaii takes part in VINE (official source (opens in new tab)). Families can sign up free on VINELink (opens in new tab) for release, transfer and court-date alerts. It's built mainly for crime victims.
OutSooner does not store or list anyone's name, date of birth or ID number. The search runs on the official site.
| Facility | City | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Halawa Correctional Facility | Aiea | (808) 485-5200 |
| Hawaii Community Correctional Center | Hilo | (808) 933-0428 |
| Kauai Community Correctional Center | Lihue | (808) 241-3050 |
| Kulani Correctional Facility | Hilo | (808) 932-4430 |
| Maui Community Correctional Center | Wailuku | (808) 243-5101 |
| Oahu Community Correctional Center | Honolulu | (808) 832-1777 |
| Waiawa Correctional Facility | Waipahu | (808) 677-6150 |
| Women's Community Correctional Center | Kailua | (808) 266-9580 |
Family guide: money, calls, visits and mail
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Sending money
- Since October 18, 2022, Hawaii DCR facilities accept electronic deposits to the inmate trust account through GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork. Fees apply.
- Mailed deposits differ by facility. For example, Halawa takes cashier's checks or official bank drafts from approved visitors only, capped at $250 a month. Check the facility's procedures page first.
Fees change. Check the official Hawaii DCR page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (ConnectNetwork): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: Hawaii DCR (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Phone calls and video visits
- All calls (local, inter-island, mainland and international) go through GTL (now ViaPath) to landlines and cell phones. Families can set up an AdvancePay account. Fees apply.
- Tablets from GTL allow video visit calls. Calls are monitored except legal calls; three-way calls aren't allowed. Don't call the facility to leave messages; in an emergency ask for the Watch Commander.
Fees change. Check the official Hawaii DCR page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (ConnectNetwork): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: Hawaii DCR (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
In-person visiting
- Each facility posts its own visitation schedule and guidelines and has a visitation hotline (for example Halawa (808) 485-3550, OCCC (808) 832-1633). Call the hotline the day of the visit.
- Visits are often short and limited in size; Halawa allows one adult and one child per 30-minute visit, and OCCC visits are non-contact and prescheduled.
Source: Hawaii DCR (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Becoming an approved visitor
- You must be on the person's approved visitor list before visiting or sending money. Check the facility's visitation guidelines for how to apply.
Source: Hawaii DCR (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
- Address mail with your full name and return address, the person's first and last name, and the facility's mailing address. There's no limit on letters.
- At OCCC, mail with stickers, ink stamps, glitter, glue, drawings, lipstick marks or inappropriate content is returned. Books, magazines and food can't be sent there. Rules can differ at other facilities.
Source: Hawaii DCR (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
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Facility list from Hawaii DCR (opens in new tab).
Sources: Hawaii DCR facilities (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections