Juneau City and Borough Arrest Records

Juneau City and Borough arrest records come from two main sources: the Juneau Police Department, which serves the city limits, and the Alaska State Troopers, who cover the broader borough. As Alaska's capital, Juneau has both local law enforcement and state agency presence. You can search Juneau arrest records through the statewide CourtView system, the DPS public records portal, or by contacting the Juneau Police Department Records Division directly. This page walks through every method for finding Juneau City and Borough arrest records online and by request.

Where to Find Juneau Arrest Records

Juneau is a unified city-borough, meaning one government covers both the city and the surrounding area. The Juneau Police Department handles law enforcement inside the core city area. Alaska State Troopers at the Juneau Post, reachable at (907) 465-4000, cover outlying areas of the borough. Both agencies submit arrest records to the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau in Anchorage, which keeps the central statewide criminal history database.

The fastest free search is through CourtView, the Alaska Court System's online case portal. CourtView shows criminal cases filed in Juneau courts by name, case number, or citation. It does not show mugshots or full police reports, but it does give you charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. Below is the CourtView search portal used to look up Juneau criminal case records.

The CourtView portal runs around the clock and covers all Alaska trial courts. Juneau cases appear under the First Judicial District.

For police-side documents like booking photos, incident reports, and arrest logs, you go through either the Juneau Police Department Records Division or the DPS public records portal for trooper records. These are separate systems. A CourtView search will not pull up police reports, and a records request to JPD will not return court filings.

Note: Juneau arrest records span both JPD and state trooper files depending on where the arrest happened. Check both sources if you are unsure which agency made the arrest.

Juneau Police Department Arrest Records

The Juneau Police Department Records Division is the local source for arrest records within city limits. In 2022, JPD made 1,465 arrests covering crimes against society, property, and persons. That is a significant volume for a city of Juneau's size. The Records Division keeps booking logs, incident reports, and arrest documents for all those cases. JPD is located at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801. The main phone is (907) 586-0600. The fax is (907) 463-4808. Office hours for the Records Division are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

To request records from JPD, you can go in person, send a written request by mail, or use the online request system through the city website at juneau.org/police-department. Every request should include the full name of the subject, date of birth if known, approximate date of arrest if known, case number if available, and a copy of your government-issued photo ID. Missing information will slow the process. JPD will contact you when the record is ready or if they need more details.

JPD also publishes weekly warrant reports and daily activity bulletins on the city website. These are public records available without a formal request. The press release archive goes back to 2006 and can be searched for past arrests. For current arrest activity, the daily bulletins list recent criminal incidents and booking summaries.

Be aware that JPD has noted staffing shortages in recent years. Wait times for records requests may be longer than the standard 10-business-day window. If you have not heard back after two weeks, follow up by phone before assuming the request was lost.

CourtView Juneau Arrest Records

Juneau is the seat of the First Judicial District. The Juneau Superior Court at 123 Fourth Street, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 463-3800, handles felony cases, appeals, and major civil matters. The Juneau District Court shares the same building and phone at (907) 463-4700 for misdemeanor and low-level criminal cases. Both courts use the CourtView system for public case access.

CourtView searches are free. You can search by party name, case number, or citation number. The system shows docket entries, upcoming hearings, financial activity, and case status. It does not display sealed records or juvenile cases. For full document copies, you use form TF-311 or email the court directly. Regular copy fees are $5 for the first document and $3 for each additional document. Certified copies cost $10 for the first and $3 each after that.

The screenshot below links to the CourtView help page, which walks through search options and explains what each field means when you are looking up a Juneau criminal case.

If you are not sure whether a charge was filed after an arrest, the court records are the best check. Arrests do not always result in court filings, but CourtView will show you the case status within days of filing.

Note: Court records and police records are different. A court file shows what charges were filed. A police arrest record shows what the officer documented at the time of booking.

Juneau Arrest Record Request Process

Requesting Juneau City and Borough arrest records follows the same framework as the rest of Alaska. The Alaska Public Records Act, under AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. A one-time 10-day extension is allowed if the file needs legal review before release.

For trooper records from outside city limits, use the DPS public records portal. Log in, select Alaska State Troopers as the agency, describe the incident with dates and names, and submit. You will get a confirmation email. For JPD records, the process is similar but goes directly through the department at the address or online form noted above.

For a full criminal history check rather than a single incident report, contact the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. A name-based Alaska check costs $20. A fingerprint check costs $35. Walk-in hours are 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring two forms of photo ID. Third-party requests require the subject's signed consent and an Unsworn Falsification Statement per Alaska law.

Below is a screenshot from the DPS background check portal used for Alaska name-based criminal history requests.

Both the DPS name check and the JPD records request are separate from CourtView. Use all three if you need a complete picture of someone's arrest and criminal case history in Juneau.

Inmate Lookup for Juneau Borough

People arrested in Juneau are typically held at Lemon Creek Correctional Center at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-6200. Lemon Creek is the primary detention facility for the Juneau area and is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections. As of spring 2023, the facility was operating at limited population, but it remains the first stop for most Juneau bookings.

To confirm whether someone is in custody at Lemon Creek or any other Alaska DOC facility, use the VINElink Alaska inmate search. VINElink searches by last name, partial name, or offender ID. The system shows the person's full name, gender, race, current facility, and custody status. You can also sign up for free email or phone alerts tied to any individual case. Alerts fire when a person is moved, released, or transferred.

VINElink covers the state correctional system. It does not track people held at local lock-ups pending transport. For very recent arrests, call JPD or Lemon Creek directly to confirm booking status before running an online search.

What Juneau Arrest Records Contain

A standard Juneau arrest record includes the arrestee's full name and known aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and physical description such as hair color, eye color, scars, or tattoos. It also lists the date, time, and exact location of the arrest, which agency and officer made the arrest, the charges filed, booking number, and bail or bond information. Mugshots taken at booking are part of the record.

Criminal history reports go further. They include past conviction data, disposition records, incarceration history, current offender information showing recent arrests and active warrants, and criminal identification data. AS 12.62.900 defines what counts as criminal history record information in Alaska, which includes both conviction and non-conviction data held in state systems.

Not every field is public. Under AS 40.25.120, agencies can withhold records that would harm an ongoing investigation, put a witness at risk, or violate the privacy of a juvenile. Expect some redaction on active cases. Records tied to sealed cases or expungements are not accessible through public channels.

Public Access to Juneau Arrest Records

Alaska's public records law, AS 40.25.110, gives broad access to government records. Arrest records are generally public once a person is booked and charged. The DPS public records portal and the CourtView system both reflect this policy. You do not need to show a reason for your request under Alaska law. You do not need to be an attorney or a journalist. Any member of the public can request records.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is a separate public database. It shows registered sex offenders in Juneau by name, address, and offense. This registry is run by the DPS under AS 18.65.087 and AS 12.63.010. You can search it without creating an account and sign up for community notification alerts for changes in your area.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Department of Law's public records guidance page, which explains the Alaska Public Records Act and how it applies to records requests statewide.

Public access rights are strong in Alaska, but they have limits. Agencies are not required to create new records or compile data into formats that don't already exist. They must give you what exists, but not in any custom form you request.

Sealed Files and Exemptions in Juneau

Some Juneau arrest records are not fully public. Juvenile arrest records are sealed under Alaska law and require a court order to access. Records tied to open criminal investigations can be withheld until the investigation closes. Records that would endanger a confidential informant or undercover officer are also exempt from public release.

Arrest records for cases that were dismissed without conviction are still typically accessible as public records in Alaska. An arrest alone does not create a conviction, and the record of the arrest stays in the system even if charges were dropped. If a person was acquitted or the case was dismissed, the arrest record still exists at JPD and in the ASPIN system, though it may not show a conviction in the court system.

If you believe a record about you was released incorrectly, or if you want to challenge what is in your file, the Alaska Department of Law's APRA guidance at law.alaska.gov explains your rights. AS 12.62.160 also governs how criminal justice information is disclosed and what the limits are on sharing that data.

Note: Alaska does not have a general expungement statute for most adult convictions. Sealing options are limited and require a court petition in specific circumstances.

Nearby Resources for Juneau Borough

Juneau is in the First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska. Neighboring areas with their own arrest record systems include Sitka City and Borough, Haines Borough, and the Skagway Municipality. Each has its own law enforcement structure. For records from outside Juneau's jurisdiction, the DPS public records portal handles trooper requests from any of those areas through the same online process.

The Alaska State Archives in Juneau holds historical criminal records no longer in active use. If you are researching older cases from Juneau going back decades, the Archives can be a useful source for files that have moved out of active agency systems. Genealogy researchers and attorneys often use the Archives for older case documents.

For crime statistics related to Juneau arrests, the DPS publishes annual crime reports at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/CrimeStats. These cover arrest counts by offense type, agency, and region. The 2022 JPD figure of 1,465 arrests is part of that statewide data set.