Juneau Arrest Records

Juneau arrest records are held by the Juneau Police Department, the Alaska State Troopers Juneau Post, and the Alaska Court System. As Alaska's capital city, Juneau has a full records infrastructure with multiple ways to search, request, and review arrest information. You can look up recent case filings on CourtView, check weekly warrant reports on the city's website, or submit a formal records request to the JPD Records Division. This page covers each source, what it holds, and how to get the records you need from Juneau.

Where to Find Juneau Arrest Records

Juneau is Alaska's capital and the seat of the First Judicial District. Because it is a unified city and borough, one government runs everything. Arrest records from within city limits start at the Juneau Police Department. Records from incidents in the surrounding borough areas outside the city core fall under the Alaska State Troopers Juneau Post. Once a case reaches court, the file moves to the Alaska Court System, which is searchable through CourtView.

The Juneau Police Department is the primary source for arrest records inside the city. JPD is located at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801. The Records Division handles requests for police reports, incident records, and booking information. You can reach JPD at (907) 586-0600. Fax requests go to (907) 463-4808. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Be aware that as of recent updates, JPD has stated they are short-staffed, and longer wait times should be expected when requesting records.

The Alaska Court System CourtView portal is the fastest free way to pull up case records once charges are filed. CourtView covers all Alaska trial courts, including the Juneau Superior Court and Juneau District Court. Search by name, case number, or citation. No login is needed.

Juneau Police Arrest Records

JPD maintains a Records Division that handles all arrest records and police reports for incidents inside Juneau city limits. Three request methods are available: in-person at the Records Division window, written mail requests, and online requests through the Juneau city website. For most requests, you will need to provide the full name of the subject, the date of birth if known, the approximate arrest date, and the case number if you have it. Bring a government-issued photo ID when requesting in person.

JPD also publishes a daily bulletin and weekly warrant reports online. These are free to view and do not require a formal records request. The daily bulletins cover current-month activity and include arrest information, press releases, and incident summaries. The press release archive goes back to 2006. If you just want to check recent activity or see if someone has an active warrant, the online bulletins are the fastest option.

In 2022, the Juneau Police Department made 1,465 total arrests. These included offenses against persons, property crimes, and crimes against society. That number covers JPD arrests only and does not include State Trooper activity in the broader borough area.

Note: JPD has noted staffing shortages that may extend response times for records requests. Plan ahead and submit requests as early as possible if you need records for a deadline.

Search Juneau Arrest Records on CourtView

CourtView is the Alaska Court System's free public access portal. It covers all four judicial districts, including the First District where Juneau falls. You can search Juneau criminal cases by party name, case number, citation number, or filing date. Results show charges, case status, scheduled hearings, and docket history. The portal is updated regularly and is accessible from any device.

CourtView shows cases filed in both the Juneau Superior Court and the Juneau District Court. The Juneau Superior Court is located at 123 Fourth Street, Juneau, AK 99801 and handles felony cases and major civil matters. You can reach it at (907) 463-3800. The Juneau District Court, at the same address, handles misdemeanors and smaller civil cases. Its phone number is (907) 463-4700.

To get paper copies of Juneau court records, submit Form TF-311 to the Juneau courthouse clerk. The first copy costs $5, and each additional document is $3. Certified copies start at $10. Email requests are also accepted. Call the courthouse before submitting if you need help locating a case number or the right form.

Alaska State Troopers Juneau Post

The Alaska State Troopers Juneau Post handles law enforcement for areas outside Juneau city limits within the broader borough, as well as supporting city operations in major cases. The post mailing address is P.O. Box 111201, Juneau, AK 99811. The main phone number is (907) 465-4000. Fax is (907) 465-3333.

If an arrest was made by State Troopers rather than JPD, the record belongs to the Troopers, not to the city police department. To request those records, use the Alaska DPS public records request portal. Each request should include specific incident details such as the date, location, and case number if available. Processing times vary based on the complexity of the request.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 requires agencies to respond to records requests within 10 business days. Some records may be withheld or redacted under AS 40.25.120 if they could interfere with an active investigation or endanger someone's safety.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center Inmate Lookup

People arrested in Juneau are typically held at Lemon Creek Correctional Center. The facility is at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801. You can reach the facility at (907) 465-6200. Fax is (907) 465-6207. Lemon Creek is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections and is the primary detention facility for the Juneau area.

To look up a current inmate at Lemon Creek or any other Alaska state facility, use the VINElink offender search tool. VINElink is free and requires no account for basic searches. You can search by name using at least the first two characters of the last name, or by offender ID. The tool shows the inmate's full name, facility, custody status, and ID number.

VINElink also lets you register for notification alerts. If you want to know when a Juneau inmate is released or moved, you can sign up for email or phone alerts at no cost. As of March 2023, Lemon Creek housed 18 inmates. The facility's capacity and population can shift, so check VINElink directly for current status.

Note: VINElink only shows people currently in state custody. Someone released on bail or bond after a Juneau arrest will not appear in the system.

Background Checks and Juneau Arrest Records

The Alaska Department of Public Safety runs the official background check system for all Alaska criminal history, including Juneau records. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road in Anchorage handles formal requests. Name-based checks cost $20 and cover Alaska criminal history only. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and return more precise results.

You can submit a background check request online through the DPS self-service background check portal. Walk-in requests are accepted at the DPS Anchorage office during regular business hours. Bring two forms of ID, at least one of which must be government-issued. Mail-in requests are also accepted. Payment by cash, check, or money order only.

Criminal history disclosure is governed by AS 12.62.160. Third-party requests for someone else's records require the subject's signed consent and an Unsworn Falsification Statement. Requests missing those items will be returned without processing. Each additional copy of the background check report costs $5.

What Juneau Arrest Records Contain

A standard Juneau arrest record includes the arrested person's full legal name and any known aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, and weight. The physical description section may also note hair color, eye color, tattoos, and scars. The record lists the date, time, and location of the arrest along with the arresting officer's name and the agency that made the arrest.

Booking records add detail. They include the charges filed, the booking number, a booking photo, and fingerprints. Bail or bond information is included as well. Once a court case is opened, the case number is linked to the arrest record. Dispositions and sentencing data are added as the case moves forward through the court system.

Criminal history reports from the DPS bureau go further. They include past conviction data, incarceration history, current case status, and active warrant information. The terms used in those reports are defined in AS 12.62.900.

Sealed Records and Exemptions in Juneau

Not all Juneau arrest records are open to the public. Juvenile records are not public as a general rule. Cases that were dismissed, charges that were never filed, or arrests where the person was acquitted may qualify for sealing or expungement under Alaska law. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.120 lists the main exemptions from public disclosure.

Records that could interfere with an active investigation are typically withheld until the case is closed. Records involving victims of certain crimes, including sexual offenses, are restricted. Personal details that would result in an unwarranted privacy invasion can be redacted before release. These rules apply to JPD records, Trooper records, and court records alike.

Sex offender information is tracked separately. Alaska maintains a public Sex Offender Registry under AS 18.65.087 and AS 12.63.010. The registry is searchable online and includes names, photos, addresses, and offense details for people required to register. It is managed by the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Alaska Court System and Juneau Records

The Alaska Court System oversees all trial courts in Juneau. The Juneau courthouse at 123 Fourth Street serves both Superior Court and District Court functions for the First Judicial District. Criminal cases that begin with an arrest by JPD or the State Troopers eventually move through this courthouse if charges are filed and not dismissed.

The court system also maintains historical case records. For older Juneau arrest cases that predate CourtView, you may need to contact the courthouse directly or request records through the Alaska State Archives. The Alaska State Archives holds historical court and criminal records that are no longer in active agency use. These can be useful for older cases or genealogy research tied to Juneau records.

Note: Court records and police records are separate systems. Having a record in CourtView does not mean you can get the underlying JPD arrest report without a separate request to JPD.

Nearby Alaska Cities

Juneau is Alaska's capital and a major hub in Southeast Alaska. Other qualifying cities in Alaska have their own arrest record sources and police departments.

• Anchorage - Largest city in Alaska, served by the Anchorage Police Department
• Fairbanks - Second-largest city, served by the Fairbanks Police Department
• Knik-Fairview - Matanuska-Susitna Borough CDP, served by MSB Police and State Troopers
• Badger - Fairbanks North Star Borough CDP, served by Alaska State Troopers