Search Haines Borough Arrest Records

Haines Borough arrest records are split between two agencies: the Haines Police Department for incidents within city limits and the Alaska State Troopers for areas outside those limits. Haines Borough sits in northern Southeast Alaska. The Haines District Court handles criminal cases for the area. You can search Haines Borough arrest records online through the free CourtView case search or submit a formal request through the DPS public portal. This page explains how to access records from each source.

Haines Borough Arrest Records Overview

Haines Borough is a unified municipality in northern Southeast Alaska. The community of Haines is the borough center, and it sits at the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. Law enforcement comes from two sources depending on where an incident occurs. For city of Haines incidents, the Haines Police Department is the records holder. For areas outside city limits, the Alaska State Troopers cover patrol and arrest functions and hold those records.

When an arrest in Haines Borough leads to a court case, it moves into the Haines District Court. The courthouse can be reached at P.O. Box 490, Haines, AK 99827, phone (907) 766-2800. Once a case is filed there, it appears in the statewide CourtView system, where you can search it online at no charge. CourtView shows charges, case status, the parties, and hearing dates. It does not include booking photos or the full police report, but it confirms whether an arrest turned into a filed case.

For historical records no longer in active agency use, the Alaska State Archives is the right place to check. The Archives holds older court files and trooper records from across Alaska, including Southeast Alaska.

The Alaska Court System website at courts.alaska.gov lists all trial court locations, forms, and filing procedures for every court in the state, including the Haines District Court.

Haines Police Arrest Records

The Haines Police Department maintains arrest records for incidents that occur within Haines city limits. The department is at P.O. Box 1929, Haines, AK 99827. Phone: (907) 766-2121. Emergency: 911. If an arrest in Haines Borough took place within city limits, the Haines Police Department is the first contact for that record.

Written requests are the standard process for police department records in Alaska. Your request should include the full name of the person you are searching for, the approximate date of the arrest or incident, and a case number if you have one. Identification may be required when picking up records in person. The department processes requests under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295, which gives every person the right to inspect a public record. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under AS 40.25.110.

Fees for copies vary by agency. Call the Haines Police Department before sending any payment to confirm the current fee schedule. Some records may be withheld under AS 40.25.120 if they relate to an open investigation, involve a juvenile, or could endanger a victim or witness. Once a case closes, those restrictions typically lift.

Note: If you are unsure whether an incident was handled by Haines PD or the State Troopers, call the police department first. They can confirm jurisdiction and direct you to the right agency if needed.

Alaska State Troopers Haines Detachment

Areas of Haines Borough outside city limits fall under Alaska State Trooper coverage. The Haines area is covered through the Juneau Post for trooper administrative functions. Contact the Juneau Post at (907) 465-4000 for incidents involving state trooper jurisdiction in the Haines area. The Juneau Post address is P.O. Box 111201, Juneau, AK 99811. The troopers are also accessible through the statewide site at dps.alaska.gov/ast.

To request an incident report or arrest record from the trooper post, use the DPS public records portal. The portal accepts submissions online and assigns a reference number for tracking. Include the incident date, party names, and a case number if available. The DPS portal is the standard submission route for trooper incident reports throughout Alaska.

The portal generates a case number for your request so you can track its status. Response time is tied to the 10-business-day window set by AS 40.25.110. The Department of Law APRA guidance has full details on how the process works and what to do if a request is denied.

CourtView Haines District Arrest Records

Haines District Court is the trial court for Haines Borough. It handles misdemeanors, small claims, traffic cases, and preliminary felony hearings. More serious cases may be transferred to the First Judicial District headquarters in Juneau. All court filings from Haines District Court appear in CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov. The search is free, requires no login, and is available around the clock.

To search, enter the person's last name and first name, or enter a case number if you have one. Results show the parties to the case, the charges filed, the case status, and recent docket entries. You cannot get booking photos or the full police report through CourtView, but you can confirm whether an arrest led to a court filing and how the case is moving. For help with the search tool, visit the CourtView information page.

For physical copies of court records from Haines District Court, use Form TF-311, which is the standard request form for Alaska courts outside of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Palmer. Copy fees are $5 for the first document, $3 for each additional document, and $10 for a certified first copy. Contact the court at (907) 766-2800 to confirm current fees and submission instructions.

Inmate Lookup for Haines Borough

People arrested in Haines Borough may be held locally for short-term holds or transported to a state correctional facility for longer detention. The nearest major state facility for Southeast Alaska is the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-6200. To check whether someone is currently in custody, use the VINElink Alaska inmate search.

VINElink covers all Alaska Department of Corrections facilities. Search by last name or offender ID. The results show the current location, custody status, gender, race, and offender ID number. You can also sign up for free alerts when custody status changes or when an inmate is released. The Alaska Department of Corrections maintains the data behind VINElink and updates it in real time from facility booking systems.

VINElink does not cover individuals who are only in temporary custody at a local police station or trooper post that has not yet been transferred to a state facility. For those situations, contact the Haines Police Department or the Juneau Trooper Post directly.

Note: VINElink is a free tool and requires no account to do a basic name search, though registration is needed for custody status alerts.

Background Checks and Haines Arrest Records

The Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, is the central repository for all Alaska criminal history. That includes every arrest in Haines Borough. A name-based background check costs $20. A fingerprint check costs $35. Extra copies are $5 each. Submit online through the DPS self-service background check portal or by mail. Payment by cash, check, or money order only.

Third-party requests need the record subject's signed consent form and a signed Unsworn Falsification Statement. Missing either document means DPS will return the request. AS 12.62.160 governs access to criminal history records, specifying who can request them and under what circumstances. AS 12.62.900 defines criminal identification data and the categories of information held in the CJIS system. The bureau phone is (907) 269-5767.

The DPS self-service portal is the fastest option. After submission, you receive a tracking number and results by email once the check is complete.

Public Access Rules for Haines Borough

Alaska's Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295 is the legal basis for accessing Haines Borough arrest records. The act gives every person the right to inspect a public record. Most arrest records fall within that right. The Department of Law APRA page walks through how to request records, what fees to expect, and how to challenge a denial.

Exemptions under AS 40.25.120 allow agencies to withhold records that could compromise an open investigation, invade personal privacy, or endanger a victim or witness. Sealed records require a court order to access. Juvenile records are handled under separate rules and are not generally public. AS 12.25.030 gives peace officers in Alaska the authority to make arrests without a warrant when they have probable cause or witness a crime.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is public under AS 18.65.087 and AS 12.63.010. Registered offenders in the Haines area appear in the registry at dps.alaska.gov, which can be searched by name, address, or offense type.