Asset Forfeiture Program

        AUCTION SCHEDULE AND DETAILS (updated 5/31/24)

The Asset Forfeiture auctions will resume soon as an online model.  A start date has not yet been established, but once the new auction site goes live anyone may view property to be sold prior to any planned start date.

We previously scheduled live auctions one year in advance and were able to post auction dates once reservations were confirmed.  However, as we are currently working to transition from a live auction to an online auction model, there will be changes in this process.  While we believe that the new online model will provide an opportunity for greater flexibility and viewership for interested parties, we have not determined a start date and the frequency of auctions just yet.  We are 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.

The best way to receive updates and stay informed at this time is by going to https://auctions.ehawaii.gov.  This site will only require your name and email address and you will be notified of any notable 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.  A link to the Bidder Registration form will be available here once the auction site goes live.  The Bidder Registration is completed through eHawaii.gov.

• 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. An auction date and the list of the property for sale will be posted prior to each scheduled auction on a new online website which will be announced when it becomes available.

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.