Fairbanks North Star Borough Criminal Records
Criminal records in Fairbanks North Star Borough are held by the Alaska Court System's Fourth Judicial District and by the Fairbanks Police Department, with additional records from the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Fourth Judicial District Superior and District Courts at 101 Lacey Street handle all criminal case filings for the borough. You can search case records for free through CourtView, request certified copies through the court records office, or file a records request with FPD for police reports and incident data. This guide explains every source and how to get what you need.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Overview
Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District Courts
All criminal cases filed in Fairbanks North Star Borough go through the Fourth Judicial District courts at 101 Lacey Street in downtown Fairbanks. The Superior Court handles felony cases and major criminal matters. The District Court takes misdemeanors, small claims, and other lower-level cases. Both courts operate from the same building and share the same records request process. The courts are part of the statewide CourtView system, so basic case information is available online at no cost.
The Fourth Judicial District is large. It covers Fairbanks North Star Borough and a vast area of Interior Alaska. If you are searching for a case that happened anywhere in the Interior, including communities outside Fairbanks city limits, this district court is almost certainly where it was filed. Records for cases inside the borough go to the Fairbanks courthouse. Cases from remote villages may be in a different sub-court location, but the main Fairbanks court is the right starting point for most people. The court building also houses the clerk's office for copy requests and in-person lookups.
Mail and email requests for Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records take longer than in Anchorage. Plan for 4 to 6 weeks when submitting remotely. In-person requests at the clerk's window are faster and can often be filled the same day for simple documents.
| Superior Court | 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 |
|---|---|
| Phone (Superior) | (907) 452-9277 |
| Fax (Superior) | (907) 452-9330 |
| District Court Phone | (907) 452-9251 |
| Records Email | 4FArecords@akcourts.us |
How to Search Fairbanks Criminal Records
CourtView is the free online tool for searching Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records. Go to records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess and search by party name, case number, or citation number. Results show charge details, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. No login or account is needed. CourtView covers cases from 1990 to the present. Records before 1990 are on paper and require a direct request to the clerk.
To get copies of actual court documents, use form TF-311 FBKS. This is the Fairbanks-specific version of the court records request form. Download it from courts.alaska.gov/forms. Fill it out and submit by email to 4FArecords@akcourts.us, by fax to (907) 452-9330, or in person at 101 Lacey Street. The form asks for a case number if you have it. Providing the case number speeds up processing and avoids research fees. If you don't have a case number, CourtView can often provide one before you submit the form.
CourtView Public Access is the free starting point for Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal case records going back to 1990.
CourtView shows party names, charge details, case status, and sentencing information for all Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District cases.
Copy fees follow the Alaska statewide fee schedule. Regular copies are $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each page after. Certified copies run $10.00. A research fee of $30.00 per hour applies if you need the clerk to search without a case number. Fees are collected at the clerk's window in person, or by check or money order for mail requests. Check the current schedule at courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm.
The Alaska Court Directory has the full list of Fairbanks courts, their locations, contact numbers, and hours.
The court directory also shows which communities are served by the Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District courts.
Fairbanks Police Department Criminal Records
The Fairbanks Police Department maintains records that are separate from the court system. FPD records include incident reports, arrest logs, and investigation files. Police reports are not the same as court case records. You need to request them from FPD directly. The department is at 911 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Call (907) 450-6500 with general questions. For records requests, send an email to fpd@fairbanks.us. FPD also accepts written requests by mail to the Cushman Street address.
FPD offers fingerprinting services at the department. You need a valid photo ID to schedule a session. Fingerprinting is used for background checks, professional licensing, and similar purposes. Call ahead to confirm availability, as scheduling is recommended. The FPD website at alaskapolice.us has current information on services, request procedures, and how to reach the records unit.
The Fairbanks Police Department website is the main resource for requesting police reports and accessing FPD services for the borough.
FPD also publishes an active warrants list online at no cost, showing names, charges, and warrant types for outstanding Fairbanks warrants.
North Pole, a city within the borough, has its own police department. The North Pole Police Department is at 125 Snowman Lane, North Pole, AK 99705. Phone: (907) 488-6902. For incidents in North Pole city limits, you may need to contact their department directly for police reports. Court cases from North Pole incidents are still filed with the Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District courts.
State Criminal Records and DPS Resources
The Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau handles statewide criminal history records. Requests can be submitted online through the DPS JustFOIA portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. This system covers Alaska State Troopers reports, statewide background checks, and DPS public records requests. Name-based criminal history searches cost $20.00. Fingerprint-based checks are $35.00 and require an FD-258 card. Under AS 12.62.160, you have the right to review your own criminal history record held by DPS.
The Alaska State Troopers cover a large part of Fairbanks North Star Borough outside city limits, especially in rural and unincorporated areas. AST records for this region are separate from FPD records. The JustFOIA portal handles requests to both the troopers and the central DPS bureau. Initial responses come within 10 business days under the Alaska Public Records Act, codified at AS 40.25.100.
Note: The DPS walk-in office nearest to Fairbanks is in Anchorage, so most Fairbanks residents use the mail or online process for criminal history requests.
Warrants, Inmates, and the Sex Offender Registry
Active warrant information for Fairbanks cases can be checked through the Alaska State Troopers warrant database at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. FPD also publishes its own active warrants list on the department website. Both lists are free to search and updated regularly. The FPD list shows names, charges, and warrant types. The AST database covers warrants issued statewide, including those from Fourth Judicial District courts.
The Fairbanks Correctional Center is the main detention facility serving the borough. It is at 1931 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Phone: (907) 458-6700. Inmate status can be checked through VINELink, the statewide offender notification system. VINELink lets you search by name, check custody status, and register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The service is free and available 24 hours a day.
Alaska's Sex Offender Registry is maintained by DPS and is searchable online at dps.alaska.gov/AST/SOR. Registration requirements are set out in AS 12.63. The registry includes Fairbanks-area registrants and shows addresses, photos, and offense details for covered individuals. Search by name, address, or zip code.
Federal Court Records
Federal criminal cases in the Fairbanks area are handled by the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Federal cases cover crimes charged under federal law, including drug trafficking at federal levels, firearms offenses, and crimes on federal lands. Fairbanks has a federal courthouse that handles hearings, but records are centrally maintained through the federal PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov. PACER charges $0.10 per page for document access. You need to create a free account to search the system.
Most criminal cases in Fairbanks North Star Borough are state-level cases filed in the Fourth Judicial District courts. Federal cases are a smaller set. If you are unsure which system handled a case, start with CourtView for state records and PACER for federal records. The two systems do not share data.
Cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fairbanks North Star Borough includes the city of Fairbanks and surrounding communities. Criminal cases from anywhere in the borough are handled by the Fourth Judicial District courts at 101 Lacey Street.
Other communities within the borough include North Pole, Salcha, and Ester. All criminal filings from these areas go through the Fairbanks Fourth Judicial District courts at 101 Lacey Street.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs border or are near Fairbanks North Star Borough. The address or community where an incident occurred determines which court has jurisdiction.