How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 808-266-9500. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Honolulu County?

What happens during booking in Honolulu County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Honolulu County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility?

What is the booking process like at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Honolulu County and other Hawaii and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 808-266-9500 during business hours.

How long does the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility booking process take?

How long does the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 808-266-9500 during business hours. How long does the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

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Up to 71 juveniles may be housed at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility once all other options are exhausted. As the only facility of it’s kind in the state it services the entire state and all youth who are determined to require detention or who are committed to the youth justice department will remain at this facility for their entire detention. It offers separate housing facilities for male and female youth, and has a total of 3 housing units. In addition, there is both a school for academic education and a training facility for learning vocational and employable skills. Each student will rotate spending time in each of these buildings and learn throughout their experience. Life skills are a main focus, with all treatments and learning opportunities intended to provide youth with all the capabilities and skills to create a healthy and successful future. Transitional teams will assist those who are being released to prepare for family reunification and reintegration into their communities. Each student will have all their basic needs met as well as these learning opportunities, as well as times and activities to develop social skills and learn to fit in with others throughout their communities. Mail: 42-470 Kalanianaole Hwy., Kailua, HI 96734 is the location and mailing address for the facility. Phones: Phones are provided for phone calls at least once each week but may be provided as often as once each day. Visitation: One visit of 15 to 30 minutes will be arranged each week for each student so they may remain in contact with their family, and this has been seen to improve their mental state and increase positivity in the facility.

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How Do You Find Someone in the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, 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 808-266-9500 for the information you are looking for.

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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, 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 808-266-9500 for further assistance.

The Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility 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 Honolulu County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,600 offenders.

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How does the booking process work at Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility typically includes the following steps:

Verifying identity.
Taking a mugshot.
Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
DNA collection, if required.
Conducting a thorough search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 808-266-9500.

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This facility, known as "Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility" is also known as Hawaii Juvenile Detention Center, HYCF, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, Hawaii, Oahu.

The Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility serves the following cities and towns of Honolulu County: Aiea, Ewa Beach, Haleiwa, Hauula, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Kahaluu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kapolei, Laie, Makakilo, Mililani, Pearl City, Wahiawa, Waialua, Waianae, Waikane, Waimanalo and Waipahu.

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