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How do I find an inmate or search a jail roster?

Alaska Department of Corrections (state prisons and jails) / Local law enforcement agencies
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What you need to know

Fee
VINE and basic searches free; DOC records requests may involve fees ONLINE OPTION: Yes - VINE at vinelink.com; Alaska Court System CourtView at courtview.courts.alaska.gov WHERE TO GO: Alaska DOC (state facilities); local police/municipal corrections (local custody)
Online Option
Yes - VINE at vinelink.com; Alaska Court System CourtView at courtview.courts.alaska.gov
Where to Go
Alaska DOC (state facilities); local police/municipal corrections (local custody)
County-specific variations apply

Alaska does not have a single centralized public inmate search portal like some states. VINE is the primary resource but may not capture all local custody situations. For recent arrests in Anchorage, contact the Anchorage Correctional Complex directly. For Fairbanks, contact the Fairbanks Correctional Center. For other areas, contact local law enforcement. Borough jails and local lockups may not be in VINE - a direct call is often more reliable for recent arrests.

Alaska Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Alaska does not have a state-run online inmate search tool with a direct search interface - VINE is the primary publicly accessible resource.
  • Alaska DOC manages correctional facilities statewide including prisons, community residential centers, and work release facilities.
  • Alaska has unique correctional geography - some facilities serve extremely remote communities; some Alaska residents are housed in out-of-state contract facilities.
  • Criminal history records: Alaska DPS (Department of Public Safety) conducts background checks accessible to the public by name search or fingerprinting - contact DPS at dps.alaska.gov.
  • Active warrants in Alaska are available online in PDF and CSV formats through the Alaska DPS.
  • For visitation, phone calls, sending money, or mailing to an Alaska inmate: inmateaid.com has Alaska facility details.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Alaska Department of Corrections - correct.alaska.gov | (907) 465-3485 (general DOC inquiry line)