Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Police Records
Police records for the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area are handled by the Alaska State Troopers, which provide the only law enforcement coverage for this remote Southeast Alaska region. The census area includes the communities of Hoonah and Angoon, as well as several smaller villages on Chichagof and Admiralty Islands near Juneau. No local police departments operate in the area. Records requests go to the Hoonah AST Post or through state-level systems that cover all of Alaska.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Overview
Alaska State Troopers Hoonah Post
The Alaska State Troopers Hoonah Post is the main law enforcement office for the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The post number is (907) 945-3620. Troopers from this post respond to incidents throughout the census area, including Hoonah, Angoon, Tenakee Springs, Pelican, and other communities on the islands that make up this jurisdiction. Most communities in the area are accessible only by boat or small plane.
To get an incident report or other police records from the Hoonah Post, submit a written request. You can mail it to the post or drop it off in person during business hours. Include the incident date, location, and any case or reference number you have. The more specific you are, the faster the records can be found. Responses are due within 10 working days under the Alaska Public Records Act.
For incidents in Angoon or other southern parts of the census area, the Hoonah Post still handles records, but some coordination may happen with other Southeast Alaska posts. The AST contacts page has current phone numbers and addresses for all posts in the state. If you are not sure which post is right for your request, call either the Hoonah Post or the Juneau AST dispatch at (907) 465-4000.
Note: Travel between communities in this census area typically requires air or water transport, which can affect both response times and the practical timeline for submitting in-person records requests.
Juneau AST Dispatch and Detachment A
AST Detachment A covers all of Southeast Alaska, including the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The Juneau dispatch coordinates trooper coverage for the region. The Juneau AST dispatch number is (907) 465-4000. For emergencies or situations where the Hoonah Post is unavailable, Juneau dispatch can coordinate a trooper response or direct you to the right resource.
The Detachment A structure brings together trooper posts from Ketchikan to Skagway under a single command. This matters for records requests when an incident involved troopers from multiple posts or when a case was transferred between areas. In those situations, the Juneau dispatch can tell you which post holds the primary file.
DPS headquarters at 5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage AK 99507, (907) 269-5511, handles broader questions about state law enforcement and can route inquiries to the right detachment or unit. For criminal records specifically, call (907) 269-5767 or email dps.criminalrecords@alaska.gov.
Sex Offender Registry
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is free to search and covers all registered offenders across the state. This includes anyone with a registered address in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Search by name, city, or zip code. The registry has over 3,640 active entries and is maintained under AS 12.63.100, which sets registration and disclosure rules.
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry lets anyone search for registered offenders by name or location, with results showing registration details and offense information available under state law.
Registry results include the offender's registered address and offense type, giving residents and others a way to check on registered individuals living near specific communities.
If registry information appears to be outdated or incorrect, contact the DPS Sex Offender Registration Unit. Offenders are required to update their registration when addresses change, and failure to do so is a separate criminal offense under state law.
Alaska Public Records Act Requests
The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100-295) applies to all public agencies in Alaska, including the Alaska State Troopers posts that serve the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Any person can request public records. No reason is needed. No Alaska address is required. The requesting process is simple: write to the agency, describe what you need, and submit your request.
For police records from this area, address your request to the Hoonah AST Post. Be specific. Include the date of the incident, the location, any names involved, and any case number you may have. Vague requests take longer to process and may result in the agency asking you for clarification before work begins. Agencies have 10 working days to respond once they receive a complete request.
Exemptions under AS 40.25.120 protect active investigation materials, certain personal information, and law enforcement records tied to ongoing cases. A denial must state which exemption applies. You can appeal any full or partial denial to the agency head within 60 working days of receiving it. Put your appeal in writing, state why you disagree with the exemption claim, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
Copying fees are not set by statute for trooper posts, but agencies can charge reasonable costs for reproducing records. Ask about fees before submitting a large or complex request. Smaller requests for a single incident report typically involve minimal cost, if any.
Note: Mail is often the most reliable way to submit APRA requests to the Hoonah Post given the remote location and limited walk-in hours that small posts typically keep.
Criminal History Records
Alaska criminal history records are maintained at the state level by DPS. The self-service online portal handles individual requests for personal criminal history. A name-based search costs $20. A fingerprint-based search costs $35 and is more accurate, matching records based on biometric data rather than just name and date of birth. Both options deliver results by email after processing.
Walk-in fingerprint submissions are available at DPS offices statewide. The nearest DPS walk-in option for this region would typically be in Juneau. Contact the DPS Criminal Records unit at (907) 269-5767 or email dps.criminalrecords@alaska.gov with questions about your request. The governing statutes are AS 12.62.110-120.
Self-requests and third-party requests follow different rules. If you need criminal history on someone other than yourself, the rules are stricter. DPS can explain what documentation is needed for third-party requests based on your specific situation.
Court Records and CourtView
The CourtView system lets anyone search Alaska court cases for free. Cases from the Hoonah-Angoon area appear in this system. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. No account is needed. Results show case-level information but not the actual documents filed with the court.
The Alaska trial courts page provides courthouse addresses, phone numbers, and copy fee information for all courts in the state, including locations in Southeast Alaska nearest to Hoonah-Angoon.
For document copies, the trial court clerk handles requests and charges the standard fee schedule used at all Alaska courts.
Fees for court document copies are $5 for the first page, $3 per additional page, $10 plus $3 per page for certified copies, and $30 per hour for research assistance. Under AS 22.35.030, dismissed and acquitted cases are removed from public CourtView 60 days after the case closes. A name search that returns no results does not always mean no case was ever filed.
Daily Dispatch Reports and Other State Resources
The Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch publishes trooper activity reports by date, including activity from Southeast Alaska posts. You can filter by date and region to see what troopers responded to in areas near Hoonah and Angoon. This is a public tool that does not require a login. Reports give incident type and general location but are not the same as full incident records.
Missing persons reports for the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area go through the Alaska State Troopers. Call (907) 269-5497 or toll-free at 1-800-478-9333. Email is dps.missing.persons@alaska.gov. The program runs under AS 18.65.620. Given the remote island geography of this census area, reporting a missing person quickly is especially important, as search coordination involves air and marine assets.
For Alaska DOC records covering anyone who has been in state custody, contact the DOC Records office at (907) 465-3485 or write to P.O. Box 112000, Juneau AK 99811. Full details on what is available and how to request it are at the DOC records page. DOC records are statewide and are not limited to incidents from any one area.
Communities in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
The census area includes Hoonah, Angoon, Tenakee Springs, Pelican, and several smaller communities. Hoonah is the largest community and is located on Chichagof Island northwest of Juneau. Angoon is on the western shore of Admiralty Island to the south. None of the communities in the census area reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page.
All communities are served by the Alaska State Troopers Hoonah Post. For communities in the Angoon area, AST coordinates with Juneau dispatch to ensure coverage across the full geographic extent of the census area.
Nearby Boroughs
The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area sits between Juneau to the east and Sitka to the south, with Petersburg Borough and Wrangell to the southeast.