Naval Brig Pearl Harbor is a military confinement facility
serving military personnel
at Naval Brig Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. People confined here are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) - the federal law that governs military criminal proceedings - not civilian criminal law. If your family member is held at Naval Brig Pearl Harbor, the system they are in operates by rules, procedures, and legal rights that are distinct from anything in the civilian criminal justice system. This page is designed to help you understand what those differences mean and what you can do. Information last verified August 2026.
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Military confinement records are maintained within the military justice system, not through civilian inmate search databases. InmateAid's inmate locator may return limited results for military personnel - direct contact with the facility is the most reliable confirmation method.
Steps to locate someone confined at Naval Brig Pearl Harbor:
1. Call Naval Brig Pearl Harbor at 808-472-3110 and ask for Confinement Operations or the Inmate Records office
2. Provide the full legal name, service branch, and military ID number (if known)
3. Contact the JAG office at the installation where the court-martial occurred - they maintain case records and can confirm current confinement location
4. If the service member has been convicted and the sentence includes confinement, confirm whether they are at the conviction installation or have been transferred to Naval Brig Pearl Harbor
You can also verify their military case status through public records and conviction information where applicable.
The Uniform Code of Military Justice is a federal law that applies to all active duty military personnel regardless of where they are stationed. It creates a separate criminal justice system with its own courts, its own procedures, and its own rights framework.
Court-martial: The military equivalent of a criminal trial. There are three types - summary (minor offenses, commanding officer presides), special (intermediate), and general (most serious offenses, equivalent to felony trial). A general court-martial includes a military judge and a panel of officers and senior enlisted members who serve as the jury equivalent.
Conviction and sentence: A court-martial conviction can result in confinement, reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, dishonorable or bad conduct discharge, or in rare cases for capital offenses, death. The characterization of discharge is often one of the most significant long-term consequences - a dishonorable discharge carries civilian consequences similar to a felony conviction.
Convening authority: A commander (the convening authority) has significant power in the military justice process, including the ability to reduce or disapprove a sentence through post-trial clemency. This is a meaningful avenue for families and defense counsel to pursue.
Every service member facing a court-martial has the right to a detailed military defense counsel (a JAG attorney) provided at no cost. They also have the right to retain a civilian defense attorney at their own expense and to request a specific military counsel if one is reasonably available.
Military defense counsel are Judge Advocate officers with legal training specific to military law. Civilian attorneys who practice military law - sometimes called military defense attorneys or court-martial attorneys - are available as retained counsel and can work alongside or instead of the detailed military counsel. Families who can afford retained civilian counsel often find it valuable given the complexity of UCMJ proceedings.
For pretrial confinement, the same right to counsel applies. A pretrial confinement review must occur within 72 hours and again within seven days of initial confinement.
Military confinement facilities operate on installation grounds and may require base access credentials for visitors. Contact Naval Brig Pearl Harbor at 808-472-3110 to confirm:
-- Current visiting hours and days
-- Whether civilian visitors require a visitor pass or installation access approval
-- Whether advance registration or background check is required for visitors
-- What identification to bring
-- Any specific rules about what visitors can bring or wear
Installation access requirements vary by facility and installation security level. Do not arrive at the installation gate without confirming access requirements first - civilian visitors without valid installation access credentials will not be permitted entry. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for general confinement visit preparation.
Naval Brig Pearl Harbor - Visitation
General Information
The mission of the Pearl Harbor Brig is two-fold; first, to provide safe, legal, secure, and professional confinement of prisoners for all branches of service in Hawaii; and secondly, to provide a comprehensive corrections program of evaluation, work, training, and opportunities for self-improvement. The goal of brig programs is to better prepare confined personnel for return to duty, or to the civilian community, as productive, offense-free individuals when released from the brig.
Dress Code
All visitors will wear clothing and footwear that are in good taste and in accordance with military requirements for appropriate civilian attire. The following civilian attire is considered inappropriate for visitation:
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Clothing in poor repair (no holes or tears). No sweat suits/PT gear.
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Excessively tight or revealing.
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Cut-offs/un-hemmed shorts/shorts shorter than mid-thigh.
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Bare feet; stilettos or heels over 3 inches.
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Shirts displaying midriff/undergarments/obscenities/pornography/drugs/alcohol.
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Undershirts as an outer garment/tank tops/see-through articles of any kind.
Parking
Parking spaces are available to visitors on the left side of the facility. At no time will a visitor park in the spaces allotted to Staff Members.
Command Visits
Confining commands must visit personnel still officially assigned to them at least once a week. The official command visitor must be an E-6 or above and in the proper military uniform of the day, and possess a valid military I.D. Inquiries regarding visitation may be directed to the Brig Liaisons. Special command visits outside of the above hours may be authorized on a case by case basis.
Those commands failing to visit their confined member(s) will initially be notified by phone. Subsequent failures to visit will result in letters being sent to the Chain-of-Command.
All items brought to prisoners during visitation must be approved by the Brig Duty Officer. Approved items are usually limited to clothing and/or health and comfort articles.
Command visitations hours: Thursdays 1400-1600
Legal Visits
Monday-Friday - 0800-2130 (command visits & meals take precedence)
Weekends: By Appointment Only
Prisoner Visitation Information
The following rules are designed in the interest of maintaining good order and discipline within the brig as well as your safety and that of the prisoners. Prisoners benefit from frequent visits with family and friends.
1. Visitation hours are held from 1345 – 1545 on Saturdays, Sundays & federal holidays.
2. Visitation outside these hours must be made by special request and is approved only in very unusual circumstances. Visitors should arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in (i.e., 1315) to ensure you receive the full time of your visit. A government-issued picture ID is required. Improperly attired persons will be refused entry. No cameras, personal music devices, food, beverages, or cell phones are permitted.
3. Do not bring items to give the person being visited. Prisoners are allowed to purchase items while confined at the brig. If there are items that the prisoner wishes to obtain, you may leave funds to be deposited into the prisoner's account. The only forms of funds that may be deposited are: cash, cashier's check, or money order.
4. Plan your visits. Do not surprise the person being visited. It may be upsetting to them. Prisoners may also elect to not receive personal visitors.
5. Visitors will show picture identification, read and acknowledge these regulations and sign the Visitors Log before visitation will be granted.
6. Lockers are provided at no cost for visitors to place handbags, diaper bags, coats, packages, etc. Large objects such as baby strollers or car seats must be secured in your vehicle.
7. Visitors are not permitted to exchange (give or receive) anything directly with a prisoner. Do not bring any items to exchange or give to the person you are visiting without having prior written approval.
8. Prisoners are permitted a brief embrace, kiss, or handshake at the beginning and end of each visit. Holding of hands above the table is permitted during the visit. No other physical contact is permitted.
9. Prisoners are permitted to hold their children if they are under age 5.
10. Visitors with children may bring in 1 bottle, 1 blanket, 1 book, 1 non-electronic toy per child. No other food items are allowed. Items must be approved by the Visitation Watch Supervisor. Private rooms are available for breastfeeding (contact the Visitation Watch Supervisor). Visitation will not be extended due to breastfeeding
11. Prisoners are responsible for the conduct of their visitors. Children are the responsibility of the visitor.
12. Unmarried visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Driving Directions
Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar Detachment Pearl Harbor is located in Bldg. 462 onboard Ford Island Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Entry to the base can be gained through Kamehameha Highway towards Ford Island/Admiral Clarey Bridge.
1. If you are driving southbound Kamehameha Highway from Aiea towards Honolulu, turn right towards Ford Island/Admiral Clarey Bridge (gate access Military ID required). If you are driving northbound Kamehameha Highway from the Airport towards Aiea, turn left towards Ford Island/Admiral Clarey Bridge (gate access Military ID required).
2. Enter the next roundabout and continue onto Chafee Blvd.
3. At the end of the road, turn right towards Wasp Blvd, about 250 meters ahead, the Brig is located your left side.
Visitors with military identification and current base vehicle registration will be allowed access without having to obtain a visitor’s pass. Visitors without military identification may obtain a vehicle/visitor pass through Pass and Decal office located at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam- Pearl Harbor side; you will be asked for a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of vehicle insurance to obtain a temporary pass.
Military confinement facilities vary in their phone arrangements. Contact 808-472-3110 to confirm the current phone system and how to receive calls. Some military facilities use commercial jail phone providers; others use installation communication systems.
All calls from military confinement facilities are recorded and monitored except privileged attorney-client calls. Phone access may be limited during initial confinement phases and increased as the service member demonstrates program compliance.
Military confinement facilities operate commissary systems similar to civilian facilities but governed by military regulations. Contact 808-472-3110 to confirm current deposit methods and commissary procedures for Naval Brig Pearl Harbor. Visit InmateAid's send money page for any deposit options specific to this facility.
Mail to Naval Brig Pearl Harbor is addressed to your family member at Bldg 462, 2056 Wasp Blvd with their full legal name and military ID or confinement number. Standard rules apply - plain white paper, no prohibited items. Military mail is subject to inspection under UCMJ authority. Keep mail supportive and free of any content that could constitute unauthorized communication about a pending case.
InmateAid's send mail service handles formatting and approved stock.
Release from military confinement depends on the sentence imposed at court-martial, any post-trial clemency granted by the convening authority, and the military equivalent of parole - the Army Clemency and Parole Board (for USDB) or installation-level review for shorter sentences.
Post-trial clemency: After sentencing, the defense can submit a clemency petition to the convening authority requesting sentence reduction. This is one of the most important post-conviction steps and should involve the defense counsel immediately after sentencing.
Appellate review: Courts-martial convictions are automatically reviewed by the relevant service's Court of Criminal Appeals if the sentence exceeds one year of confinement or includes a punitive discharge. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) provides further appellate review. Appellate proceedings can take years and can result in sentence reduction or reversal.
Early release: The Army Clemency and Parole Board at USDB considers parole applications for eligible service members. Installation confinement facilities have their own review processes for shorter sentences.
Discharge characterization: Even after release from confinement, the discharge characterization imposed at court-martial follows the service member. A dishonorable discharge results in loss of military benefits and carries civilian consequences. An upgrade petition to the appropriate service branch Board for Correction of Military Records is a post-release avenue that families should know exists.
Military justice is a specialized field. Families navigating it benefit from connecting with organizations that specifically serve military personnel and their families - Military OneSource, the National Military Family Association, and service branch-specific legal assistance offices. InmateAid's Hawaii resources hub covers general confinement resources in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions about Naval Brig Pearl Harbor
How do I find out if my family member is at Naval Brig Pearl Harbor?
Call 808-472-3110 directly and ask for Confinement Operations. Military confinement records are not in civilian inmate databases. You will need their full legal name and military ID number. If they were recently convicted at court-martial, the JAG office at the trial installation can confirm current confinement location.
What is a court-martial?
A court-martial is a military criminal trial conducted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It is not a civilian trial. The panel (jury equivalent) consists of military officers and senior enlisted members. The result can include confinement, reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, and a punitive discharge. General court-martial results are subject to automatic appellate review.
Does my family member have a right to an attorney?
Yes. Every service member facing a general or special court-martial is entitled to a detailed military defense counsel at no cost. They also have the right to hire a civilian attorney at their own expense. Civilian attorneys who specialize in court-martial defense can work alongside or instead of military counsel.
Can the sentence be reduced after conviction?
Yes. The convening authority can reduce or disapprove a sentence through post-trial clemency. The defense counsel submits a clemency petition after sentencing. For longer sentences, the Army Clemency and Parole Board at USDB reviews parole applications. Appellate courts can also reduce or reverse sentences on legal grounds.
How do I visit someone at Naval Brig Pearl Harbor?
Military installation access requires advance coordination. Contact 808-472-3110 to confirm visiting hours and installation access requirements before making the trip. Civilian visitors to military installations typically need a visitor pass - arrive with valid government-issued ID and confirm requirements in advance.
How do I find out if someone has a court-martial conviction on their record?
Court-martial convictions are federal records. You can search for criminal records through public records tools for general background information, or contact the relevant service branch's JAG office for official records requests.
Military confinement puts families in unfamiliar legal territory - a justice system with its own courts, its own rules, and its own path through and out that operates entirely separately from anything in civilian life. The most important early steps are connecting with the defense counsel and understanding the appellate process. The sentence imposed at court-martial is not necessarily the final word.
InmateAid is here to help families find their footing in a system they did not expect to navigate.