Find Criminal Records in Palmer

Palmer criminal records are filed through the Third Judicial District Palmer Superior Court at 435 S Denali Street, which is the Mat-Su Borough's main courthouse and is located right in Palmer. The Palmer Police Department handles local law enforcement records. Both sources hold different information, and this page explains how to search Palmer criminal case records through CourtView, how to get copies of court documents, and how to request police reports and incident records from PPD.

Palmer Superior Court and Criminal Cases

Palmer is the borough seat for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which means the Palmer Superior Court at 435 S Denali Street is the primary courthouse for all Mat-Su criminal cases. Felony charges, major criminal matters, and appeals go to the Superior Court. Misdemeanors and lower-level offenses are handled by the District Court at the same location. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The main court phone is (907) 746-8181.

Palmer court records go back to 1990 in the CourtView online system at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess. Search by name, case number, or citation number to get charge details, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. No account or fee required. Cases before 1990 are on paper. The clerk's office at (907) 746-8181 can help locate older records, but a $30.00 per-hour research fee applies when no case number is provided.

Document copies from Palmer cases require the TF-311 PA form. This is the Palmer-specific version of the court records request. Get it from courts.alaska.gov/forms. Submit by mail to 435 S Denali Street, by fax to (907) 746-8152, or by email to 3PACopyRequests@akcourts.us. Standard copy fees are $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional one. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page. Remote requests take approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Payment by cash, check, money order, or credit card is accepted.

The Alaska court fee schedule has the full list of current copy and certification rates that apply to Palmer records requests.

Palmer Criminal Record Search

CourtView is the free tool for searching Palmer criminal case records. Because Palmer is the Mat-Su Borough seat, the Palmer court covers both Palmer city cases and cases from across the borough. Search by name or case number to get quick results with charge details and current status.

CourtView Public Access covers Third Judicial District Palmer cases with full party names, charge codes, and case outcomes going back to 1990, covering Palmer and the broader Mat-Su region.

Some records do not appear in CourtView. Sealed cases, expunged matters, and juvenile records are restricted by law. If a case exists but does not show up, the Palmer courthouse clerk can confirm it over the phone without disclosing sealed content. Call (907) 746-8181 during court hours.

Palmer Police Department Records

The Palmer Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for Palmer. PPD keeps police reports, arrest records, accident reports, and incident files separate from the court system. The department is at 423 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645. The business line is (907) 745-4811. For emergencies, call 911. Records requests go by email to records@palmerpolice.com.

The Alaska court directory provides Palmer courthouse addresses, phone numbers, and records email contacts alongside local law enforcement resources for the Mat-Su Borough area.

Palmer PD charges fees for police reports. An officer report or collision report costs $10.00 per report. A dispatch log costs $5.00. For documents over 10 pages, an additional $0.35 per page applies. Digital media such as photos, audio, and video must be requested on a separate form. The records request form asks for your contact information, incident details, the case number if you have it, and the specific documents you want. Submit by email, mail, or in person at the Palmer station.

Under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100, government agencies must respond to public records requests within 10 business days. The first 5 hours of research time are free. Alaska State Troopers at the Palmer Post also serve the broader Mat-Su Borough and can be reached for Trooper records requests through dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal.

State Records and Warrant Lookup

The Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau handles statewide criminal history. The DPS headquarters in Anchorage at 5700 East Tudor Road is the closest walk-in location for Palmer residents. Name-based checks cost $20.00. Fingerprint-based checks are $35.00 and require an FD-258 fingerprint card. Under AS 12.62.160, you have a right to review your own criminal history. Submit requests and track status online at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal.

Active warrants for the Palmer area are listed at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. The AST warrant database is updated daily and includes names, offense categories, and bond amounts. Inmate custody status at state facilities can be checked through VINELink. Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 E Dogwood Avenue in Palmer and Palmer Correctional Center at Mile 58 Glenn Highway handle Mat-Su Borough custody cases. Search by name, verify custody status, and register for free change notifications through the VINELink system.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Page

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All criminal filings for Palmer and the surrounding Mat-Su communities go through the Palmer Superior Court. The borough page covers full records procedures and local resources.

Nearby Cities

These communities are near Palmer and each has a criminal records page with local court and law enforcement contacts.