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How do I access court records?

Alaska Court System (state level - unified statewide court system)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Identify what type of record you need: appellate, trial court (civil, criminal, family, probate), or traffic
  2. Search online through the Alaska Court System's CourtView public access portal at courtview.courts.alaska.gov - search by case number, party name, or attorney name; covers appellate and trial court cases statewide
  3. For full case documents or certified copies, contact the Clerk of Court at the specific courthouse where the case was heard
  4. In-person access: visit the relevant courthouse clerk's office; bring photo ID and case details (names, case numbers, dates)
  5. For written requests: submit in writing to the appropriate court clerk with case details; fees apply for copies
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Valid photo ID (for in-person requests)
  • Case number or full legal name of parties (for in-person or written requests)
Fee
CourtView online access is free for basic searches; certified copy fees vary by court and document type; contact specific courthouse for current fee schedule
Processing Time
Immediate for online CourtView searches; same day or by mail for in-person/written requests
Online Option
Yes - CourtView public access at courtview.courts.alaska.gov (search by case number, party name, or attorney name)
Where to Go
Alaska Court System courthouse clerk's office in the relevant location; Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and regional locations statewide
Alaska Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Alaska Court System is unified statewide - all county/borough-level courts feed into one system, making record searches simpler than in many states.
  • CourtView covers appellate and trial court cases; search by case number, party name, or attorney name.
  • Criminal history/background checks: Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducts background checks accessible to the public by name search or fingerprinting - contact DPS for details (dps.alaska.gov).
  • The Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) tracks criminal histories, arrests, warrants, and other law enforcement data - managed by DPS.
  • Active warrants in Alaska are available online in PDF and CSV formats.
  • Juvenile records, sealed records, and expunged cases are not accessible to the public.
  • Alaska Statute 12.62.160 allows criminal records to be disclosed to any person for any reason except non-convictions or correctional treatment information.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Alaska Court System - courts.alaska.gov | CourtView: courtview.courts.alaska.gov | Anchorage: (907) 264-0400