College Alaska Criminal Records
College is a census-designated place in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and all criminal records for the area go through the Fourth Judicial District courts in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Police Department serves College and handles public records requests for police reports and incident data. If you want to search a criminal case, get court documents, or request a police report from College, this guide points you to the right sources and steps for each type of record.
College Quick Facts
Fairbanks Courts Handle College Cases
College does not have its own courthouse. Criminal cases from College are filed in the Fourth Judicial District courts in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Superior Court and District Court both operate from 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The Superior Court handles felonies and major criminal matters. The District Court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and lower-level cases. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The main courthouse phone is (907) 452-9241.
To search cases from College, use CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess. Search by name, case number, or citation number. No account is needed. The system shows charge details, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions for cases going back to 1990. CourtView is free and available any time. Paper records from before 1990 exist only in physical form at the courthouse and require direct contact with the clerk.
For copies of court documents from College cases, submit the TF-311 FBKS form, which is the Fairbanks-specific court records request form. Get it at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Submit the form by email to the Fairbanks court records office, by fax, or in person at 101 Lacey Street. Copy fees under the statewide schedule are $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional one. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page. A $30.00 per-hour research fee applies if you do not provide a case number.
Search College Criminal Records Online
CourtView is the first place to look for College criminal case records. Because College cases go through the Fairbanks system, you are searching the Fourth Judicial District database. Enter a name or case number and the system returns matching cases with charge categories and current status. The search is free and requires no login.
CourtView Public Access covers Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District cases including those from College, showing party names, charges, and case outcomes for records back to 1990.
Sealed records, juvenile cases, and some restricted filings will not appear in CourtView results. These are withheld by law, not by system error. If a case does not appear, it may be sealed or the name or date may not match exactly. Try alternate spellings or contact the courthouse if you are certain a case exists but cannot find it online.
The Alaska court directory lists all trial courts statewide, including contact details for the Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District location that serves College.
Fairbanks Police Department Records
The Fairbanks Police Department covers much of the College area. FPD is the source for police reports, arrest logs, and incident files tied to College. Police records are not part of the court system. You request them separately from FPD. The department is at 911 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The non-emergency line is (907) 450-6500. Records requests can be submitted by email to fpd@fairbanks.us or through the FPD online portal.
The Fairbanks Police Department website at alaskapolice.us provides access to the public records request form and the FPD online records system for submitting and tracking requests tied to College incidents.
FPD also maintains an active warrants list online. The list shows names, charges, and warrant types. It is updated regularly and covers warrants issued through the Fairbanks area courts. Alaska State Troopers also serve parts of the College area, particularly for incidents outside the Fairbanks city limits. Trooper records requests go through the DPS JustFOIA portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal.
Note: FPD offers fingerprinting services at the Cushman Street station. Photo ID is required, and scheduling ahead is recommended.
State Criminal History Records
The Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau maintains statewide criminal history data. The DPS office in Fairbanks is a regional walk-in location where College residents can get same-day or next-day processing for name-based or fingerprint-based background checks. Name-based searches cost $20.00. Fingerprint-based checks are $35.00 and require an FD-258 card.
Under AS 12.62.160, you have the legal right to request your own criminal history record from DPS. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. Online submissions go through dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal, where you can also track the status of any pending request and download completed records when ready. DPS provides an initial response within 10 business days under the Alaska Public Records Act.
Inmate custody status for people in state facilities can be checked through VINELink. Search by name, check current custody status, and sign up for free notifications if custody status changes. Fairbanks Correctional Center handles pretrial and short-term custody for people charged in the Fourth Judicial District, including College cases.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Page
College is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. All criminal court filings go through the borough-level court system. The borough page has full details on courthouse contacts, records procedures, and local legal resources.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near College and each has a criminal records page with local court and law enforcement information.