Valdez Criminal Records

Valdez criminal records are maintained by the Valdez Trial Courts at 213 Meals Avenue and the Valdez Police Department. Criminal case records are searchable through CourtView for free. Police reports and incident records go through VPD directly. The Valdez court is currently experiencing 4 to 6 week processing delays for mail and email records requests, so knowing your options and submitting complete requests matters more here than at most Alaska courts. This page covers each source and how to access Valdez criminal records.

Valdez Trial Courts and Criminal Filings

Valdez criminal cases are filed at the Valdez Trial Courts, 213 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686. Phone: (907) 835-2266. This Third Judicial District location handles both Superior Court and District Court matters for the Valdez area. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Superior Court handles felony cases. The District Court takes misdemeanors and lower-level offenses. Both courts are accessible through the same phone number and address.

The free online search for Valdez criminal cases is CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show charge details, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions going back to 1990. No login is needed. CourtView is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists and what its status is. Pre-1990 paper records require direct clerk assistance and a $30.00 per-hour research fee without a case number.

Getting copies of Valdez court documents currently involves a 4 to 6 week wait. This is a processing delay specific to the Valdez court at this time. Submit the TF-311 standard records request form available at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Send it to 213 Meals Avenue or contact the court at (907) 835-2266 to confirm the current submission method. Include a case number if you have it. Requests without a case number take longer because staff must search by name. Copy fees are $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page.

The Alaska court fee schedule shows all current copy and certification rates for Valdez records requests. The Alaska trial court directory has current contact information for the Valdez Trial Courts.

Search Valdez Criminal Records Online

CourtView is the first tool to use for Valdez criminal records. Valdez cases are in the Third Judicial District, so CourtView searches that database. No fee, no login. Enter a name or case number to get charge details and case status right away. This is much faster than waiting for copies.

CourtView Public Access covers Third Judicial District Valdez cases with party names, charge codes, and case outcomes going back to 1990, accessible any time at no cost.

CourtView shows public records only. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some restricted filings do not appear. If you cannot find a case by name, try alternate spellings or call the Valdez courthouse at (907) 835-2266. Given the current processing delays, calling ahead before sending a records request is a good idea to confirm the best submission method and expected timelines.

Valdez Police Department Records

The Valdez Police Department is at 212 Chenega Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686. Non-emergency phone: (907) 835-4560. VPD keeps police reports, arrest logs, incident records, and investigation files that are separate from the court system. To get police records from Valdez incidents, contact VPD directly. Court records and police records are different. Court documents show what was filed and decided. Police records show what was reported and investigated at the scene.

The Alaska court directory provides current Valdez courthouse contacts including phone numbers and records information for the Third Judicial District Valdez Trial Courts.

To request records from VPD, contact the department at (907) 835-4560 or visit the Chenega Avenue station during business hours. Public records requests go through the standard process under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. The first 5 hours of research are free for requests that require significant staff time. Larger requests may incur fees based on actual research and copying time.

Alaska State Troopers also serve the Valdez area and surrounding communities in the Chugach Census Area. Trooper records go through the DPS JustFOIA portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. Check the CourtView case file for the arresting agency if you are unsure whether VPD or AST handled a specific incident.

State Records and Background Checks

The Alaska DPS Criminal Records Bureau maintains statewide criminal history. The Anchorage DPS headquarters at 5700 East Tudor Road is the nearest walk-in location for Valdez residents who can make the drive or fly. Mail and online requests are more practical for most. Name-based checks cost $20.00. Fingerprint-based checks are $35.00 and require an FD-258 card. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. Under AS 12.62.160, you have the right to see your own criminal history. Submit online at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal and track your request status through the same portal.

Active warrants for the Valdez area are at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. The warrant list updates daily and includes names and offense categories. Inmate status at Alaska correctional facilities is available through VINELink. Search by name, check custody, and sign up for free notifications when custody status changes. Serious Valdez cases involving state sentences may result in placement at facilities in Anchorage or elsewhere in the state.

Chugach Census Area Page

Valdez is located in the Chugach Census Area. All criminal filings for Valdez go through the Valdez Trial Courts as part of the Third Judicial District. The census area page covers court and law enforcement resources for the broader Chugach region.

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities are accessible from Valdez and each has a criminal records page with court and law enforcement information.