Paying a traffic ticket in person…read more.. efficient, less painful, and fun! Hard to believe? Read on... Receiving a traffic ticket is quite traumatic. I didn't know that I was commiting a violation, but everyone around me found out when the loud speaker from the Police vehicle made an announcement! Uhg! The blue lights flashed, the siren blared, and the Officer said, "You are being pulled over." Waaahhh! Ok... I will take responsibility for my actions (because I preach this to my patients) and pay the fine. It's how much??? $297 included Driver Education Fee and two different Administrative fees for "Mobile Electronic Device". Ack! Oh, well... Just power through and get it done. I tried online payment, but I was too early. My ticket wasn't in the system yet. (I used to work for the Prosecutor's Office, so, I know something about entering the data into the computer.) I called, but I wasn't able to get through. I was going to mail in my Credit Card payment, but I read the fine print about a "transaction fee". Hey, I'm Chinese... (That means I'm thrifty)! That's when I got the brilliant idea to go to my credit union, get cash, and pay in person. I pass by Kaneohe District Court (KDC) every time I go to work and go home. KDC is located on the corner of Po'okela Street and Kea'ahala Road ...between Kaneohe District Park and Windward Community College. It's an impressive and relatively new building, surrounded by tropical flowers/shrubs and the beautiful backdrop of the Koolau Mountain Range. Breath taking! Parking is free on the street and in the adjacent parking lot. Disabled parking spaces and an elevator make entry into the building more convenient. Once inside, there are signs and a helpful Security Guard who give directions for temperature screening and how to place property on the conveyor belt as people and items pass through a metal detector. I followed arrows that pointed to the Cashiers. There was a row of windows and the two guys in front of me went to the open slots. We were instructed to take a number and a seat, but the clerks were efficient enough to process us right away. I wish that I got the name of the gal at Window #4. She answered all of my questions such as, "Is there a cash discount?" and she laughed at my attempts at making jokes. I told her that I'll give her a Five-star Yelp Review because she was so friendly and she made the payment process less painful! She added that I could pay by credit card and get Hawaiian Airlines Miles because the "transaction fee" applies to those who have outstanding accounts (in collections)! What a bonus! Hahaha! Even though this was a lesson learned, it was made "pleasant" with a nice environment, efficient process, and cordial staff! It makes me proud to be a US Citizen in the State of Hawaii!

Wendy was very upbeat and Jovial with my inquiries. I had received an letter in the mail, from a…read moreDmv accounting office in Arizona,stating I was caught driving 10 miles over the speed limit in kalihi. Wendy was very good at looking for any incidents involving me or my car and found nothing. My thanks to Wendy. She also invited me to come back to inquire on any other possible scams. Mahalo plenty!! Wendy. Alex Rozal.

Jury Duty I was…read moresummoned for jury duty and scheduled to check in 8:30 am. Arrived at 7:45 and parked at the South St jury parking garage on the cornet of South St and Pohukaina Stt. Take your ticket and the check in person will validate. Entering the building, you will go through security similar to the airport where you put your belongings in a basket for scanning and walk through a metal detector. Once inside look for the desk where they will ask you for the letter that summoned you for jury duty. There you can also get your parking ticket validated. If you get lost, there are people there to guide you to the correct place. Once checked in, you will be directed to go to your assigned courtroom. Inside the courtroom, the presiding judge's law clerk will take a roll call then it's all following directions after that. They do give you an hour break for lunch. Pro tip: eat, drink, use the bathroom beforehand. You cannot take any food inside the courtroom. Drinks are allowed if in a flask.

Yep. We received the Jury Duty Summon letter, this time it was for the other half, we were worried…read moreas we will be traveling during time of Jury Duty. Reading the important info., on the summons, the hubby wrote his written statement with all the important details included, attached our trip itinerary and then I made a stop at circuit court to drop it off, since it had to be within 2 weeks and it was pretty close. It's been years since I last had Jury Duty, made me forget. I actually drove to the wrong court on Alakea. I had a hard time finding parking, circled around a few times, finally parked, went through security check like TSA, dropped forms off at room 1060. That was quick, the hubby got a response via email within 2 business days and shared the great news with me. Now the hubby asked, what if we are on a trip again ?! The next time he receives the Jury Duty Summons, will cross our fingers that the next date will not coincide with our travels. Yep. If you receive that letter, have no fear, don't worry too much, just follow the instructions and everything will be alright!

This morning I had to get a driving history which cost $9…read moreversus a driver abstract at $20. Got there early they open at 8am I was there around 8:20am . My ticket I pulled was #3 they were on #2 I was waiting at least 10mins before they called my number . No other customers waiting as you can see in my video . Service very slow and the old saying goes typical State workers lol. Finally got to a window and the clerk moved also slow by inputting my information then printing it out on the printer . Hopefully I don't have to return to this place again .

Just horrible. Always waiting in line for everything. Everyone at the cashiers seems to not ne…read morepaying attention. And seems like everyone hates their job. Parking is difficult t9 find

Lots of history to see for free inside of the active court house. There was a time period when…read moremonarchy ruled and the laws transitioned to what they are today. I haven't seen this mentioned in any travel guides. It's worth going in for 30 minutes to learn more about Hawaii.

I happened upon the Supreme Court building after seeing the amazing statue of King Kamehameha V in…read morefront. The historic Supreme Court building has a long history. The structure was intended to be a palace for Kamehameha V, but converted during construction to a needed government building for the Republic of Hawaii, known as Ali'iolani Hale. The Italian Renaissance Revival building was designed by Thomas Rowe, a British architect and dedicated in 1884. Today, the building houses the King Kamehameha V Judiciary Center and the Hawaii Supreme Court. The building is free and open to explore, but you have to go through security. The interior has a lovely marble atrium with dual winding staircase in a center atrium. There is a small dome at the top of the atrium. Original woodwork exists throughout the building. In the History Center is a small movie theater, that offers several interesting films about Hawaiian government and history. A small museum houses early Hawaiian legal artifacts. An original Victorian era courtroom is available to explore. Upstairs is a modern courtroom that serves as the Hawaii Supreme Court, which was not in session during my visit. Plan an hour visit (or less if you skip the films). I did not see nearby parking, I took the bus as part of my visit to Iolani Palace, which is across the street. They are open 8:00 am - 4 pm.

Legal proceedings in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. Also known as Waianae District Court, the Kapolei Courthouse is located in the Ronald T. Y. Moon Judicial Complex. Thank goodness for clear signs... I found Courtroom 1A without needing to ask anyone. The bailiff was sitting outside the Courtroom. He asked for my name, but couldn't find it on the docket. Yikes. I was almost sure that I had the right day, place, and time... He wrote my name in... next to "Registered Owner of ___(license plate number)___". Whew... We went in, took a seat, and waited for the Judge to arrive. He started exactly at 9am. I liked his local accent. For example, he said, "When you're pau, don't leave right away. Wait for your paperwork." LOL! I was called forward first... I was asked to state my name. I showed my placard and received my paperwork. I was done very quickly! Thank you!

I'm giving a two because your experience is definitely going to be dependent on who you deal with…read more The clerk at window #6 is a recurring mention in reviews, I've noticed, and for a reason. I've gone through two divorces now because I'm obviously a great judge of character like that, and my dealings back in 2016/2017 were nothing but helpful at this courthouse, and mostly were like that still until this clerk ended up being the one I dealt with the past two times. She started noting what I needed to correct in the document, then brought up a child support document that I already knew about and didn't want to file, nor is it mandatory, because I have the Guidelines Worksheet already done, and yes, I am trying to keep child support out of the equation as much as possible because as a child of divorce myself, I know it gives parents the wrong motivations to have overnights with the kids. I just want to move on with my life, and am fine to keep supporting the kids financially myself, but apparently this clerk somehow has authority over what I file, so she tore her notes off, told me that if I wouldn't do things her way, she wouldn't help me, and handed the document back. Apparently this lady has been a menace for customers since at least 2018, so I'm guessing she has tenure or connections, or something. So Kapolei, you have an amazing courthouse with very helpful staff, but this lady is the wart on your otherwise beautiful face and reputation. Please get rid of her, or at least transfer her to a position out of customer service. She's absolutely atrocious with people. If not for her, I would have given 5 stars.

What else can you say? It's the courthouse for the Ewa area of the island. Somewhat older building,…read morerundown, but provides the basic needs of traffic and criminal cases. Parking lot gets crowded real fast. Filled with state employee & law enforcement vehicles. Go early to ensure you get parking.

Was told I could pay my ticket at any Courthouse. I came with a check, and a copy of my ticket…read more When you first walk in this Pearl City Courthouse after security, there's a divider to indicate a line to stand for cashier help. There's 4 cashiers with 3 listed as "regular cashiers" and then 1 as "Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) Cashier". I go out of line and ask, if the TVB Cashier is open and she said I have to stand in line even if to pay a TVB ticket. I don't understand why you would leave what looks to be a divided, separate and open line for the "TVB Cashier" only, and if that wasn't the case, have a sign saying there is only one line that handles everything. So I wait in line again. The cashier tells me that my ticket isn't in their system and they have to input it before I can even pay my ticket. My ticket has been in the eKokua system well over two months. They told me to sit and they'll call me up when ready. I waited quite a while. Wasn't until I decided to just stand in line once again did the initial cashier see me and remember my ticket to be paid. I was sent to another cashier, who I asked "the other cashier told me they had to input my ticket because it wasn't in the system, so is it because my ticket was initially Kaneohe court EVEN THOUGH I was told I could pay any Courthouse" and he said "no, it was always in our system". BRAH. They need to improve their organization not only in their cashier office, but their file organization system. Honestly, I should've went to the Kaneohe courthouse instead.

I'm in the process of getting my license back, and that required paying any outstanding tickets…read more So I went to the courthouse, to the cashier window, and a lady named Celia took care of me. She greeted me with a smile, treated me extremely courteously, and was very knowledgeable about procedures that I needed to take. She told me everything I needed to know, and did so politely , and with a smile. The world needs more people like Celia. She showed me some Aloha . I was kinda hoping to find more outstanding tickets so that I can see my friend Celia again. (just kidding)

What a relief... we were going to donate our car to Kidney Cars. Was told we had one citation for…read morean expired meter in Ewa. No one in our family went to Ewa 7 years ago and got a ticket- mystery! Came to District Court to pay this citation and woman at window said nothing on our record. Come to find out it was a typo and ticket belonged to another car. Phew!!! Before you enter you need to go through a metal detector... oh my... Got a license plate clearance letter after asking the clerk several times for one to show Kidney Cars. Mystery solved!!!

Small building onna right, next to the courthouse... Metered parking so make sure u feed that…read moremachine (max 4hrs: 25¢ per 30 minutes) because the meter man don't play okaaay! Lol So if you got business in any of these buildings save yourself the grief and feed the meter on time... I know because I've seen tickets passed out onna wide daily... lol

Also known as the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, a nationally registered historic…read moresite, was the main seat of government of the kingdom of Hawaii. Now serves as an educational center with a focus on the history of the Supreme Court of Hawaii, promoting civic engagement. Built in 1874, the statute on site is dedicated to the kingdom of Hawaii's monarch King Kamehameha