Kodiak Police Records

Police records in Kodiak are available through the Kodiak Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post, both of which serve the island. You can request incident reports, run criminal history checks, look up court cases, and find sex offender registry information for the Kodiak area. This page covers the key contacts and steps for getting police and public safety records through local law enforcement, the state DPS system, and the Alaska Court System.

Law Enforcement in Kodiak

Kodiak has two main law enforcement agencies. The Kodiak Police Department handles calls within city limits. The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post covers the broader Kodiak Island Borough and assists KPD on major cases. Both can handle records requests for incidents under their jurisdiction.

The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post is at 211 Thorsheim Street, Kodiak AK 99615. Reach them at 907-486-4121. This is also the walk-in location for DPS criminal history requests in Kodiak. If you're not sure which agency handled your incident, the case number on any paperwork you received will help identify who to contact.

The Alaska Wildlife Troopers also have an office in Kodiak. They handle fish and wildlife enforcement and environmental crimes. Their office is at 2921 A Mill Bay Road, Kodiak AK 99615. Phone: 907-486-4762. Fax: 907-486-5480. Wildlife Trooper records requests go to this office, not to the main AST post.

How to Request Police Records

To request records from the Kodiak AST post, contact them at 907-486-4121. You can call to ask about the process or stop by 211 Thorsheim Street in person. Bring details about the incident, including the date, location, and any case numbers you have. Records requests are handled under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100-295.

All public records requests in Alaska must receive a status response within 10 business days. If the agency needs more time, they must tell you the reason and a new completion date. Agencies can withhold records that fall under specific exemptions, such as active investigations or confidential informant information, but they must cite the law when they do so.

For non-police public records related to the Kodiak Island Borough, contact the Borough Clerk's office. They handle assembly records, ordinances, meeting minutes, and general government documents. Police records go to KPD or AST directly.

Alaska Daily Dispatch

The Alaska State Troopers publish the Daily Dispatch, a public activity log of recent trooper-handled incidents from across the state. It's updated regularly and covers Kodiak Island as well as the rest of Alaska. If you want to see recent AST activity in the area, Daily Dispatch is worth checking. It lists arrest names, locations, and brief incident descriptions.

Alaska CourtView - Court Case Search

CourtView is the Alaska Court System's public case search tool. Use it at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm to look up case records by name or case number. It's free, requires no account, and covers cases from courts statewide including Kodiak. CourtView is authorized under AS 22.35.030.

The image below shows the Alaska Court System's CourtView public access portal.

Source: Alaska Court System - CourtView Public Access

CourtView displays party names, case types, docket entries, and scheduled hearing dates for public cases.

For physical copies of court documents from the Alaska Court System, certified copies cost $10 plus $3. Regular copies are $5 plus $3. Research time is billed at $30 per hour. Kodiak is not a major court hub, so many records requests from this area will use form TF-311 for all other court locations. Details are at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/.

Criminal History Background Checks

DPS handles all statewide criminal history records. You can request your own history online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20 and results come by email. This is authorized under AS 12.62. Third-party requests need notarized authorization and go through a separate submission process.

In Kodiak, walk-in criminal history requests are handled at the AST post at 211 Thorsheim Street, Kodiak AK 99615. Call 907-486-4121 before visiting to check current hours and confirm what ID and payment to bring. This is the same office as the AST Kodiak Post, so one stop covers both trooper contacts and criminal history walk-in service.

The image below shows the DPS online criminal history request portal.

Source: Alaska DPS - Criminal History Self-Service Portal

The portal accepts payment by card and typically returns results within one to two business days.

Sex Offender Registry

The Alaska sex offender registry is free to search at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It includes names, photos, addresses, and offense details for registered offenders statewide. Alaska has over 3,640 registered sex offenders on file. The registry operates under AS 12.63.100, with updates from HB 66 effective July 2024. You can filter results by city to find offenders registered in Kodiak or nearby communities.

DOC Corrections Records

Alaska DOC maintains corrections records for inmates and former inmates statewide. Their Research and Records Office can be reached by mail at P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811-2000. Phone: 907-465-3485. The DOC records page is at doc.alaska.gov/administrative-services/research-records. These records are separate from police or court records and must be requested directly from DOC.

Alaska Public Records Act

Public records requests in Alaska are governed by AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. This law gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If a request is denied, the agency must state which law allows the denial. Details about the act are at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html.

Records related to active criminal investigations, confidential informants, personnel matters, and some law enforcement operations may be withheld. But most completed case records and incident reports are public once a case is closed. If you get a denial, ask for the exact statute or rule the agency is citing.

Nearby Cities

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