In Hawaii, individuals seeking assistance with criminal record expungement or related matters can find various resources:
1. **Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center** - This is the primary official source for information on expungement, including eligibility criteria, necessary forms, and instructions. You can access their expungement resources [here](https://ag.hawaii.gov/cjpd/expungement/).
2. **Office of the Public Defender** - While they do not directly handle expungement, they offer valuable guidance on the process. Learn more about their expungement instructions [here](https://publicdefender.hawaii.gov/expungement-instructions/).
3. **Hawaii Revised Statutes § 831-3.2** - For detailed legal requirements, Hawaii’s expungement laws can be found in the state’s statutes. More information is available [here](https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2023/831/).
4. **Expungement FAQ by Hawaii.gov** - The state provides a helpful FAQ addressing common questions about expungement eligibility and the process, which can be accessed [here](https://ag.hawaii.gov/cjpd/expungement-faq/).
5. **UH Law School’s Expungement Automation Tool** - The University of Hawaii Law School offers a tool that can help streamline the expungement process. They recently launched this in collaboration with local legal organizations. Find more details [here](https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/03/expungement-tool-launch/).
For more in-depth assistance, these resources can guide you through the steps involved in clearing a criminal record in Hawaii.