Asset Forfeiture Program

        AUCTION SCHEDULE AND DETAILS (updated 2/18/25)

The Asset Forfeiture Online Auctions will go live on February 18, 2025.

We previously scheduled live auctions one year in advance and were able to post auction dates for the year once reservations were confirmed.  Due to a reduction of saleable inventory and the indoor gathering restrictions during the COVID 19 pandemic, it was decided that we temporarily halt the auction program and reconvene when the environment was more favorable.  While we believe that the new online model will provide an opportunity for greater flexibility and viewership for interested parties, we will continuing to refine processes and hope to incorporate analytics that may allow the public to weigh in on how often and what type of property they may be interested in bidding on.  This will be a new and fluid process moving forward.

Interested bidders may view updates and stay informed by going to the auction site at https://auctions.ehawaii.gov.  You will be able to view auction items up for sale and access other auction updates.  Additional details will follow as they become available.

Anyone interested in bidding on property as well as gaining access to other pertinent information must complete a bidder registration form.  The Bidder Registration can be completed through eHawaii.gov website.

• Frequently Asked Forfeiture Auction Questions (This link has been temporarily disabled as we are in the process of updating the FAQ’s)

The property to be sold may include cars, jewelry, cameras, electronic surveillance equipment, mechanical and electric hand tools, collectibles, and other items.  While we previously held quarterly auctions, you will see a difference in how the online auction model works.  One auction represents one item.  Each auction will have an opening and closing date.  As auctions progress and auctions close, new auctions will be introduced.  This means that there will be continual movement of items as each auction becomes active in the bidding process.  There will also be viewable auctions including the list of the property for sale that will be posted prior to their opening for bidding.  This will act as a preview of saleable items prior to each scheduled auction.  Visit the site often if you would like to see what kind of property is being introduced for sale in the upcoming auctions.

The property sold at the auction is the result of ongoing efforts by State and County law enforcement agencies to curb criminal activities by seizing and forfeiting assets used or acquired in connection with criminal activities. The proceeds from this auction will be used by state and county law enforcement agencies to combat crime.

Employees (and their immediate family members) of each county police department, each prosecuting attorney’s office, and the Department of the State Attorney General are not eligible to purchase forfeited property.

Anyone having information concerning individuals who are profiting from criminal activity on Oahu should call the Crime Stoppers hotline at (808) 955-8300.