Valdez Police Records

Police records in Valdez are available through the Valdez Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers Valdez Post, both of which serve the Prince William Sound area. You can request incident reports from local law enforcement, look up court cases through CourtView, and run criminal history checks through the state DPS system. This page covers how to contact law enforcement in Valdez, what to expect with court records processing, and how to use statewide public safety databases.

Valdez Police Department

The Valdez Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within city limits. Reach them at 907-835-5555. Their website is at valdezak.gov/police. The department handles calls for service within Valdez, including incident reports, traffic crashes, and related documentation.

To request records from VPD, contact the department at 907-835-5555 or visit in person. Have the incident date, location, and case number ready if you have them. All requests are handled under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100-295. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If the full response takes longer, they must tell you why and give a new estimate.

If your incident was handled by the Alaska State Troopers rather than Valdez PD, your records request goes to the AST Valdez Post at 907-835-4307. Check any paperwork from the incident to confirm which agency handled it. The case number format will typically indicate the originating agency.

Alaska State Troopers - Valdez

The Alaska State Troopers Valdez Post covers areas outside city limits and works alongside VPD on major cases. The post number is 907-835-4307. Valdez falls under AST Detachment B, which covers Southcentral and the Copper Valley region. Detachment B is headquartered at 453 S Valley Way, Palmer AK 99645. The Detachment B Commander is Captain Hans Brinke, reachable at 907-746-9135. The Mat-Su Valley and Copper Valley dispatch line is 907-352-5401.

AST publishes the Daily Dispatch, a free public log of recent trooper-handled incidents statewide. Check it for recent law enforcement activity in the Valdez and Copper Valley region. The dispatch log is updated regularly and includes arrest names, locations, and brief descriptions.

Court Records in Valdez - Current Processing Times

Court records requests in Valdez are taking longer than usual. The Alaska Court System has noted that the Valdez location is currently processing records requests in 4 to 6 weeks. Plan ahead if you need documents on a deadline. The trial courts page is at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/. For records not held locally, use form TF-311 to request them from other court locations.

Certified copies of court documents cost $10 plus $3. Regular document copies are $5 plus $3. Research time is billed at $30 per hour. Submit requests in writing with as much detail as possible to avoid back-and-forth that could add more time to an already slow process.

The image below shows the Alaska Court System's trial court records request page.

Source: Alaska Court System - Trial Court Records

Use form TF-311 for records held at locations other than the court where you are filing the request.

Alaska CourtView - Case Search

CourtView is the Alaska Court System's public case search tool. It's free and requires no account. Use it at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm to look up cases by name or case number. It's authorized under AS 22.35.030 and shows case status, party names, hearing dates, and docket entries. Running a CourtView search first can save time by confirming a case number before you submit a formal records request.

The image below shows the CourtView public access interface.

Source: Alaska Court System - CourtView Public Access

Sealed records and juvenile cases do not appear in CourtView public results.

Criminal History Background Checks

Alaska DPS handles statewide criminal history checks. Submit a self-request online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The fee is $20, paid online. Results come by email within one to two business days. This is governed by AS 12.62.

Valdez does not have a DPS walk-in office for criminal history requests. The nearest walk-in location is the Palmer DPS office at 453 S Valley Way, Palmer AK 99645, reachable at 907-745-2131. Palmer is the closest major hub for Southcentral and Copper Valley area residents who need in-person service. Bring a valid photo ID and payment when you go.

Third-party criminal history requests require notarized authorization and a different submission process. Check the DPS website for current forms and instructions. The main DPS Records and Identification Bureau office in Anchorage can be reached at 907-269-5767.

Sex Offender Registry

Alaska's sex offender registry is free and public at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It includes names, photos, addresses, and offense details for all registered offenders statewide. Alaska has over 3,640 registered sex offenders. The registry is governed by AS 12.63.100, with updates from HB 66 effective July 2024. You can search by name or city to find offenders registered in Valdez or nearby communities.

Alaska Public Records Act

All public records requests in Alaska are governed by AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. Any person may request inspection and copies of public records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If the response takes longer, the agency must notify you. More at law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/APRA.html.

Records related to active investigations, confidential informants, and certain law enforcement operations may be temporarily withheld. Once a case is closed, most incident records become public. If you receive a denial, ask the agency to cite the specific statute. A general refusal without a legal basis is not valid under APRA.

DOC Corrections Records

For records related to Alaska DOC inmates or facilities, contact the DOC Research and Records Office. Mail address: P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811-2000. Phone: 907-465-3485. Records page: doc.alaska.gov/administrative-services/research-records. Corrections records must be requested directly from DOC and are separate from police or court records.

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