Nome Census Area Criminal Records
Nome Census Area criminal records are filed through the Second Judicial District Superior Court in Nome, with the Alaska State Troopers serving most communities across this large western Alaska region. Court records are searchable at no cost through CourtView, and document copies can be requested using form TF-311 NOME, which is the Nome-specific version of the statewide records request form. The Nome court also uses form CR-771 for calendar setting requests. Because Nome is accessible only by air or sea, planning ahead for any in-person records access is essential. This page covers every source for Nome Census Area criminal records and the exact steps to reach each one.
Nome Census Area Overview
Nome Census Area Court
The Nome Superior Court handles criminal cases filed in Nome Census Area. It is part of the Second Judicial District. The courthouse is at 113 Front Street, Nome, AK 99762, and the phone is (907) 443-5216. The Superior Court takes felony cases and serious criminal matters. District Court operations for lower-level cases also run out of the same location. Both courts share the same address and records request process, which makes Nome a single point of contact for all criminal case filings from this census area.
The Nome court serves a wide geographic area that stretches across the Seward Peninsula and includes dozens of remote communities. Magistrates travel to villages on a scheduled circuit to hold hearings that cannot wait for parties to travel to Nome. Records for these circuit court proceedings are still filed at the Nome courthouse. If you are looking for a case that was heard in a village community, the Nome courthouse holds those records. The TF-311 NOME form is the required document to request copies. An additional form, CR-771, is used specifically for Nome calendar setting requests, which is distinct from the standard statewide process.
| Superior Court | 113 Front Street, Nome, AK 99762 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (907) 443-5216 |
| Records Form | TF-311 NOME (Nome-specific version) |
| Calendar Setting Form | CR-771 (Nome calendar requests) |
Search Nome Criminal Records Online
The free public search for Nome Census Area criminal records starts at CourtView, which is available at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess. You can search by party name, case number, or citation number without creating an account. Results include charge descriptions, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. The system covers all Nome trial court cases from 1990 to the present. For older paper records, you need to submit a written request to the Nome courthouse directly.
CourtView Public Access provides free case lookup for Nome Census Area criminal records filed with the Second Judicial District.
CourtView covers Nome trial court filings from 1990 onward, including cases handled by magistrates during circuit visits to remote village communities.
To get copies of court documents, use the TF-311 NOME form. You can find all statewide court forms at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The Nome-specific version has a few differences from the general TF-311 to account for how the Nome court processes its requests. Fill out the form with the case number if you have it, then submit by mail, fax, or in person at 113 Front Street. Without a case number, the court charges a research fee. The statewide fee schedule is at courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm.
Alaska State Troopers - Nome Post
The Alaska State Troopers Nome Post is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the Nome Census Area. The post is at the Nome State Office Building, P.O. Box 1050, Nome, AK 99762, and the phone is (907) 443-2835. Troopers respond to incidents in villages and communities across the Seward Peninsula where there is no local police department. All incident reports, arrest records, and investigation files for those areas are held through the Trooper system rather than a local police department.
The fastest way to request Trooper records for Nome Census Area incidents is through the DPS JustFOIA portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. This online system handles public records requests for the Alaska State Troopers and other DPS divisions. You submit a request online, receive updates by email, and download completed records through the portal. Initial responses are required within 10 business days under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100. This is the most practical option for Nome Census Area given that the nearest DPS walk-in office is in Anchorage or Fairbanks.
The DPS JustFOIA portal handles Trooper records requests for Nome Census Area incidents without requiring in-person access.
JustFOIA covers requests to all Alaska State Trooper posts statewide, including the Nome Post serving the Seward Peninsula region.
Nome Court Directory and District Info
The Nome court is part of the Second Judicial District, which is the largest judicial district in the United States by land area. The Second District includes Nome, Kotzebue, Barrow, and a large portion of northern and western Alaska. Each of these locations operates as a standalone court with its own staff and clerk's office. Records from Nome cases do not transfer to or from these other locations unless a case is specifically moved by court order.
The Alaska Court System maintains a full directory of all trial courts at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir. This directory lists current contact details including phone numbers, fax numbers, addresses, and hours for the Nome court and every other trial court in Alaska. Before submitting a records request by fax or mail, confirming the current contact information from this directory is a good idea.
The Alaska Court Directory provides current contact information for the Nome courthouse and all Second Judicial District court locations.
The directory includes fax numbers and hours for the Nome Superior and District courts at 113 Front Street in Nome.
Warrants and Inmate Records
Active warrant information for Nome Census Area cases can be checked through the Alaska State Troopers database at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. The database is updated daily and shows names, offense categories, and bond amounts for active warrants statewide. This is publicly accessible without submitting a records request.
Inmate status checks for people arrested in Nome Census Area can be done through VINELink Alaska. The statewide system lets you search by name and check custody status at Alaska correctional facilities. You can also register for free alerts if custody status changes. If someone was arrested locally and transferred to a facility in Anchorage or Fairbanks, VINELink tracks their current location. There is no cost to search or to sign up for notifications.
Criminal history records fall under AS 12.62.160. This statute sets rules for who can access criminal justice information held by DPS. Sex offender registration requirements under AS 12.63 apply statewide, including all communities in Nome Census Area. The Alaska Trial Courts page at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts provides more information about how the Nome court fits into the statewide judicial system.
Note: Nome Census Area has no road connection to the state highway system. In-person visits to the Nome courthouse require air travel. For most record needs, online tools and mail requests are the practical option.
Communities in Nome Census Area
Nome is the main population center and hub for the census area. All criminal cases across Nome Census Area are filed through the Second Judicial District court at 113 Front Street in Nome.
The Nome Census Area does not include any cities that meet the threshold for a dedicated city page. Nome and the surrounding communities including Brevig Mission, Council, Elim, Golovin, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, Solomon, Teller, Unalakleet, Wales, and White Mountain are all served by the Nome courthouse for criminal matters. Records requests for all of these communities should go to the Nome court at 113 Front Street.
Nearby Census Areas
These jurisdictions are near Nome Census Area. The location of the incident determines which court filed the case.