Hawaii County Jail
Hawaii
Hawaii Community Correctional Center
Hawaii County has no county jail; pretrial and short-term inmates are held at the state-run Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo, operated by the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Address
- 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, HI 96720
- Phone
- (808) 933-0428
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://dcr.hawaii.gov/
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How to find an inmate
Hawaii County does not run its own jail, so people arrested on the Big Island are usually held at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo, operated by the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR). Call the facility with the person's full name and date of birth to confirm custody, or check the DCR website for current lookup options. People sentenced to state prison are tracked through DCR as well.
Visitation
Visits at Hawaii Community Correctional Center are managed by the state DCR. Visitors generally must be approved in advance and bring valid photo ID. Call the facility or check the DCR website to confirm the current schedule and rules before you go.
Bail and bond
After an arrest in Hawaii County, bail may be posted while the person is still in police custody or after transfer to Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo. The court sets bail amounts and conditions. Call the facility or the court to confirm the amount, accepted payment types, and where to pay.
Mail and money
Mail to an inmate should include the person's full name and the facility address in Hilo, and it is subject to inspection under DCR rules. Money is deposited to the inmate's account through DCR-approved methods. Confirm current mail rules and deposit options with the facility or the DCR website.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in Hawaii Community Correctional Center?
Call the facility at (808) 933-0428 with the person's full name and date of birth, or check the Hawaii DCR website.
What is the address of Hawaii Community Correctional Center?
It is at 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
How do I post bail in Hawaii County?
Bail is set by the court and can be posted at the police station or the correctional center. Call the facility to confirm the amount and payment methods.
Can I send money to an inmate at Hawaii Community Correctional Center?
Yes, through DCR-approved deposit methods. Confirm the current options with the facility.