Find Criminal Records in Ketchikan

Ketchikan criminal records come from several sources: the Alaska Court System, the Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, and the Ketchikan Correctional Center. The First Judicial District Superior Court in Ketchikan handles all felony criminal filings, while the District Court covers misdemeanors and lower-level cases. Most Ketchikan criminal case data is searchable online for free through CourtView, and police reports can be requested directly from KPD. This guide walks through each source and how to get records from it.

Ketchikan Superior Court and Criminal Cases

Criminal cases in Ketchikan are filed in the First Judicial District courts. The Superior Court is at 415 Main Street, Room 400, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Call them at (907) 225-3195. The Superior Court handles felony charges, major criminal matters, and appeals from the District Court. Misdemeanors and minor offenses go to the District Court, which operates out of the same building. Both courts are part of the statewide CourtView system, so basic case information is available online without any account or fee.

Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. To request copies of Ketchikan criminal court documents, you use the TF-311 form available at courts.alaska.gov/forms. You can submit your completed form in person, by fax, or by mail to the courthouse. Processing times vary depending on the complexity of the request. Simple document requests with a case number are often handled faster than searches without one.

The Alaska Court Directory has the most current contact details for the Ketchikan Superior and District Courts, including fax numbers and updated hours.

Ketchikan Police Department Records

The Ketchikan Police Department is at 361 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. The non-emergency number is (907) 225-6631. KPD maintains records for incidents handled by city police, including incident reports, arrest logs, and crash reports. These records are separate from what the court system holds. If you need a police report for a Ketchikan incident, the request goes to KPD directly, not to the court.

KPD makes it easy to request records both online and in person. A Police Report Request form is available on the KPD website and in the lobby of the police department. You can submit the form online through the city's forms portal or bring it in person to the department at 361 Main Street. The Ketchikan city forms page has the current version of the request form along with instructions on what information is required. You will need to include the date of the incident, the names of any parties involved, and a case number if you have one.

Processing times for KPD records vary depending on the type of record and whether redactions are needed. Some requests can be completed within a few business days. Others, particularly for ongoing investigations or complex cases, take longer. The department will notify you when your request is complete or if additional information or fees are needed before it can be processed.

KPD Online Police Records Request

The Ketchikan Police Department website at ketchikan.gov/police is the main resource for requesting police reports and learning about KPD records procedures for the city.

The KPD site includes links to the Police Report Request form, contact information for the records division, and details on what types of records are available to the public.

The city's forms portal at ketchikan.gov/forms hosts the Police Report Request form and other city documents you may need for records-related purposes.

You can download and complete the Police Report Request form from the city forms page before visiting KPD, which can speed up in-person processing.

Search Ketchikan Court Cases Online

CourtView is the free statewide court records search system. Access it at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess by entering a party name, case number, or citation number. The system returns charge details, case status, scheduled hearings, and final dispositions. No account is required. CourtView covers Ketchikan criminal cases from 1990 forward. Older records exist on paper at the courthouse and must be requested in person or by mail.

Court copy fees follow the Alaska statewide schedule. Standard copies cost $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional document. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first document. Research fees of $30.00 per hour apply when you do not have a case number. The current fee schedule is at courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm. Payment is accepted by cash, check, money order, or credit card at the courthouse.

The CourtView system at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess gives you free access to Ketchikan criminal case data without any login or registration required.

CourtView results for Ketchikan cases show party names, charge categories, case status, court dates, and sentencing information for cases in the First Judicial District.

Alaska State Troopers Ketchikan Post

The Alaska State Troopers Ketchikan Post is at 1979 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Phone: (907) 225-5118. The Troopers handle incidents outside city police jurisdiction and often assist with cases that cross jurisdictional lines. If a criminal matter near Ketchikan was handled by AST rather than KPD, you request those records through the DPS public portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. The portal lets you submit requests, track progress, and download responses. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under the Alaska Public Records Act, which is governed by AS 40.25.100.

For statewide criminal history checks, name-based searches cost $20.00 and fingerprint-based searches cost $35.00. Under AS 12.62.160, individuals have the right to review their own criminal history record held by the state. The Ketchikan AST post can answer questions about warrant status and local enforcement matters.

Ketchikan Correctional Center and Inmate Lookup

The Ketchikan Correctional Center is at 4520 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Phone: (907) 225-6585. This is the local detention facility for people held pending trial or sentenced for short terms in Ketchikan. For people transferred to state facilities, custody status can be tracked through the statewide system.

Inmate status can be checked through VINELink at no cost. Search by name to check custody status, see the current facility, view booking information, and register for notifications if custody status changes. VINELink covers all Alaska Department of Corrections facilities. Active warrant information can be searched through the Alaska State Troopers at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants, which is updated daily with names, offense categories, and bond amounts for people with outstanding warrants statewide.

Note: The Ketchikan Correctional Center is a state facility operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections, not a city-run jail.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Page

Ketchikan is the borough seat of Ketchikan Gateway Borough. All criminal court filings for the city go through borough-level court resources. See the full borough page for courthouse details, records procedures, and local legal resources.

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