Hawaii Community Correction Center

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Hawaii Community Correction Center Information

Hawaii Community Correction Center is a 226-bed jail in Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 808-933-0428.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Hawaii State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Hawaii Community Correction Center at 808-933-0428 for assistance.

Phone: 808-933-0428

Physical Address:
60 Punahele Street
Hilo, HI 96720

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SID Number (call 808-933-0428 for this)
HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
60 Punahele Street
Hilo, HI 96720

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SID Number (call 808-933-0428 for this)
HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
60 Punahele Street
Hilo, HI 96720

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How Do You Find Someone in the Hawaii Community Correction Center?

To search for an inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 808-933-0428 for the information you are looking for.

Hawaii Community Correction Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

The Hawaii Community Correction Center maintains an average of 226 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hawaii Community Correction Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Hawaii County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,120 offenders.

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About the Hawaii Community Correction Center

The Hawaii Community Correctional Center has a capacity of 226 inmates. It is a medium security institution that houses both male and female inmates, with two separate living units. There is also a 100 bed minimum security unit and a 90 bed special management unit.

According to data from the Department of Public Safety, HCCC has recently held as many as 324 prisoners in 2022, exceeding its operating capacity of 226 inmates. The Hawaii Community Correctional Center is located at 60 Punahele Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The phone number for the facility is 808-933-0428, and the fax number is (808) 933-0425.

Visitation hours at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center vary depending on the source. Visitation for the general population of inmates is on Saturdays, Sundays, and state designated holidays. There are two sessions, a morning session from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and an afternoon session from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. For more information about visitation rules and hours, review the schedule below this section.

For information on how to post bail, get directions, how to send inmates money, receive phone calls from them, visitation rules and guidelines and more, scroll down this page to the corresponding sections that deal with each inmate service.

The Hawaii Community Correctional Center has been criticized for overcrowding and other issues. In response, officials have agreed to transfer inmates to a prison on Oahu. The facility is also known as the Trial Inmate Housing Unit. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Hawaii Community Correction Center?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Hawaii Community Correction Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Hawaii Community Correction Center include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Hawaii Community Correction Center at 808-933-0428.

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Directions / Map to the Hawaii Community Correction Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Hawaii County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Hawaii Community Correction Center in Hilo for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 808-933-0428.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Hawaii County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Hawaii County, Hawaii, visit the Hawaii Community Correction Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center? What is the Schedule?

Hawaii Community Correction Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

60 Punahele Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-933-0428

  • Visitors must check in 15 minutes before scheduled visit.
  • One 20-minute visit per inmate, per week.
  • No more than one visitor.
  • You most likely will be required to wear a mask, so bring one.
  • Visits are weekends and holidays.
INMATES DAY TIMES
Pre-trial -
Punahele,
Komohana,
HN Makai
Weekends,
Holidays
8:00-8:30AM
8:30-9:00AM
9:00-9:30AM
9:30-10:00AM
10:00-10:30AM
12:15-12:45PM
12:45-1:15PM
Sentenced -
Punahele
Weekends,
Holidays
1:15-1:45PM
1:45-2:15PM
Sentenced - 
HN Mauka &
Makai
Weekends,
​​​​​​​Holidays
1:15-1:45PM
1:45-2:15PM
Sentenced -
Waianuenue
Weekends,
​​​​​​​Holidays
8:00-8:30AM
8:30-9:00AM
9:00-9:30AM
9:30-10:00AM
10:00-10:30AM
12:15-12:45PM
12:45-1:15PM
1:15-1:45PM
1:45-2:15PM

Hawaii Community Correction Center uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Hawaii Community Correction Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Hawaii Community Correction Center.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Hawaii Community Correction Center?

To visit an inmate in Hawaii County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Hawaii County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Hawaii Community Correction Center:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Hawaii County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Hawaii Community Correction Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Hawaii County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Hawaii Community Correction Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Hawaii County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Hawaii Community Correction Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Hawaii County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Hawaii Community Correction Center Phone: 808-933-0428

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center?

Hawaii Community Correction Center uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Hawaii Community Correction Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Hawaii Community Correction Center.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center?

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Hawaii Community Correction Center uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Hawaii Community Correction Center using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Hawaii Community Correction Center may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Hawaii Community Correction Center inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Hawaii Community Correction Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Hawaii Community Correction Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Hawaii Community Correction Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Hawaii Community Correction Center also allows letters mailed in envelopes to be sent to inmates as long as the envelopes and contents are not altered by lipstick, stickers, glitter, glue and do not contain contraband.

Mail letters to:

Inmate’s first and last name
Oahu Community Correctional Center
2199 Kamehameha Highway
Honolulu, HI 96819

If you do not write a complete return address in the upper left corner of the envelope, your letter will be discarded and will not reach the inmate.

Newspapers
This jail does not allows inmates to receive newspapers by mail.

Magazines
This jail does not allows inmates to receive magazines by mail.

Books
This jail does not allows inmates to receive books by mail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hawaii Community Correction Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Hawaii Community Correction Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Hawaii Community Correction Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Hawaii Community Correction Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Hawaii County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Hawaii Community Correction Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Hawaii Community Correction Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Hawaii Community Correction Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Hawaii County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Hawaii County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hawaii Community Correction Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Hawaii Community Correction Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Hawaii Community Correction Center, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Hawaii Community Correction Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Hawaii Community Correction Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Hawaii Community Correction Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Hawaii Community Correction Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hawaii Community Correction Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 808-933-0428 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Hawaii Community Correction Center" is also known as Hawaii Community Correction Center , Hawaii Community Correction Center , Hawaii, Hawaii.