Juneau Police Records

Police records in Juneau are handled by the Juneau Police Department, which requires all requests to be submitted in writing using an approved form. You can search for incident reports, request case documents, and look up court records through several state and local sources. This page covers how to request police records from JPD, what information you need to provide, where to find court case lookups, how to run a criminal history check, and what other public records sources are available in Alaska's capital city.

Juneau Police Department Records

The Juneau Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city and borough. Their Records Unit handles requests for incident reports, case documents, and related records. JPD does not accept verbal records requests. Every request must be in writing and submitted on the department's approved form.

You can find the Electronic Records Request Form on the JPD website. You can also visit the department in person at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau AK 99801. For questions, call the Records Supervisor at 907-586-0620. The non-emergency line is 907-586-0600.

JPD accepts delivery of requests by US mail, electronically, or in person. They aim to give a status update within 5 business days. Requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind that as of recent reporting, the department is short-staffed, so wait times may run longer than usual. If your request is time-sensitive, note that in your submission.

What Information You Need to Provide

JPD requires specific details to process a request. Be ready to give your full name, Social Security number, and date of birth. You should also provide the date and location of the incident, the case or incident number if you have it, and a reason for the request. The more specific you are, the faster the process tends to go.

Not all records are public. Open or pending cases are not available. If a suspect has been identified but not yet adjudicated, those records are also not released. Third-party reports that JPD received from outside agencies, such as hospitals or fire departments, are not provided. Confidential information is redacted from any records that are released, per applicable law.

If records were sealed or expunged, JPD's policy is to respond that no records exist for that person. Media outlets have the same access rights as the general public. There is no separate press exception for police records in Juneau.

JPD Records Management

JPD stores records in locked metal cabinets and uses a records management system to track files. All dissemination of records is logged. This means there is a paper trail when records are released. If you believe a request was improperly denied, you can raise that with JPD's Records Supervisor or file a complaint under the Alaska Public Records Act.

Municipal Clerk Records

The Juneau Municipal Clerk handles public records that are not police-specific. Beth McEwen serves as the Municipal Clerk. Her office is at 155 Heritage Way, Juneau AK 99801 (and also accessible at 155 South Seward Street). You can reach the clerk's office at 907-586-5278 or by email at City.Clerk@Juneau.gov.

City of Juneau public records are governed by CBJ 01.70. The clerk's office can assist with city government records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and similar documents. If you're looking for police-specific records, go through JPD directly. The clerk's office does not handle JPD requests. More information is at juneau.org/clerk/municipal-records.

Alaska CourtView - Court Case Lookups

The Alaska Court System operates CourtView, the state's public case search tool. You can use it to look up court cases by name, case number, or other identifiers. It covers cases from trial courts across the state, including Juneau.

The CourtView portal is at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm. This is useful when you want to see if someone has a case on file, check case status, or find case numbers before submitting a records request. CourtView access is authorized under AS 22.35.030.

The source below shows the CourtView public case search interface used across Alaska.

Source: Alaska Court System - CourtView Public Access

CourtView is free to use and does not require an account. It shows party names, case types, and hearing dates for most public cases.

Requesting Court Records in Juneau

The Alaska Court System's Juneau location is at 123 4th Street, Juneau AK 99811. Customer Service is at 907-463-4700. You can also reach the office by fax at 907-463-3788 or by email at 1JUmailbox@akcourts.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Note that the clerk's window is closed on Thursdays from 8 to 9am.

Certified copies of court documents cost $10 plus $3. Regular document copies are $5 plus $3. Research time is billed at $30 per hour. For records not held at a central location, use form TF-311. Full fee schedules are at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/.

Criminal History Background Checks

Alaska's Division of Public Safety handles statewide criminal history checks. You can request your own record through the online self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20. Results are returned by email.

The DPS Records and Identification Bureau's main office is at 5700 E Tudor Road in Anchorage, reachable at 907-269-5767. In Juneau, you can walk in at the local DPS office at 3755 Riverside Drive, Juneau AK 99801. Call 907-465-4000 before visiting to confirm hours. This is the Alaska State Troopers post for the Juneau area.

Third-party criminal history requests, such as those made by an agency on behalf of another person, go through a different process and require notarized authorization. Check the DPS website for current forms and requirements. Criminal history is governed by AS 12.62.

The state's online criminal history portal is shown below.

Source: Alaska DPS - Criminal History Self-Service Portal

The portal accepts credit and debit cards. Processing time is typically one to two business days for self-requests.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska maintains a public sex offender registry at sor.dps.alaska.gov. The registry is free to search and includes photos, addresses, and offense details for registered offenders. Alaska currently has more than 3,640 registered sex offenders in the state. The registry is governed by AS 12.63.100, with updates from HB 66 taking effect in July 2024. You can search by name, city, or zip code to find offenders near a specific address.

Alaska State Troopers - Juneau

The Alaska State Troopers serve areas outside Juneau's municipal jurisdiction and assist JPD on major cases. AST operations in Southeast Alaska fall under Detachment A, which is headquartered at 7366 N. Tongass Highway in Ketchikan. The Juneau AST post can be reached at 907-465-4000.

AST also runs the Daily Dispatch, a public log of recent law enforcement activity from around the state. If you're looking for recent incident information from AST rather than JPD, Daily Dispatch is updated regularly and covers trooper-handled calls statewide.

For online crime reporting of certain non-emergency incidents, AST provides a form at the DPS website. This is for crimes where no suspect is present and immediate response is not needed. Not all incident types qualify for online reporting.

DOC and Corrections Records

The Alaska Department of Corrections operates Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, located at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau AK 99801. You can reach the facility at 907-465-6200. Lemon Creek holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates.

The DOC's Research and Records Office handles requests for corrections-related records. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811-2000, and their phone number is 907-465-3485. More information is at doc.alaska.gov/administrative-services/research-records. These records are separate from police records and go through DOC, not JPD or the court system.

Alaska Public Records Act

All public records requests in Alaska are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act, found at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If the full response will take longer, they must notify you of the delay and give an estimated completion date. More details about the act are at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html.

If an agency denies your request, you can appeal that decision. Denials must state the legal basis for withholding records. Common exemptions include active criminal investigations, personnel files, and records that would identify confidential informants. If you think a denial was improper, the Alaska Department of Law publishes guidance on how to challenge it.

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities also have dedicated police records pages.