Petersburg Borough Criminal Records
Petersburg Borough criminal records are managed through the Alaska Court System's First Judicial District, with a local district court serving the community directly. You can search public case data for free through CourtView online, and request document copies through the Petersburg District Court clerk. For more complex matters or superior court cases, the Juneau courts handle overflow. Petersburg Borough also has both a local police department and Alaska State Troopers coverage, each maintaining separate records. This page walks through every method for finding and accessing criminal records in Petersburg Borough.
Petersburg Borough Overview
Petersburg District Court
The Petersburg District Court serves Petersburg Borough as part of the First Judicial District. It handles misdemeanor cases, small claims, and other lower-level matters for the borough. Felony cases and more complex criminal proceedings are typically referred to Juneau, which is the First Judicial District seat. The Petersburg court can be reached by phone at (907) 772-3824. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1009, Petersburg, AK 99833.
Petersburg is accessible primarily by ferry and small aircraft. The Alaska Marine Highway System connects Petersburg to other Southeast Alaska communities. Court staff hours are standard business hours, Monday through Friday. If you need records for a case that started in Petersburg but was transferred to Juneau, you will need to contact the Juneau court for those documents. The court directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir can confirm current contact details and jurisdiction for any First Judicial District location.
| Petersburg District Court | P.O. Box 1009, Petersburg, AK 99833 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (907) 772-3824 |
| Judicial District | First Judicial District |
| Records Form | TF-311 |
How to Search Petersburg Criminal Records
The free starting point for Petersburg Borough criminal records is CourtView. No account is needed. Search by party name, case number, or citation at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess. The system returns charge details, case status, and disposition information for cases filed in Petersburg and throughout the First Judicial District. Coverage goes back to 1990. Cases before that year are stored on paper and require a direct request to the clerk's office.
CourtView Public Access is the free search tool for Petersburg Borough criminal court cases and case dockets in the First Judicial District.
CourtView shows charge descriptions, party names, hearing dates, case status, and final dispositions for all public criminal cases in Petersburg Borough.
For physical copies of court documents, download TF-311 from courts.alaska.gov/forms. Fill it out and submit it to the Petersburg court by mail or call first to ask about in-person pickup. Standard copies cost $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional one. Certified copies are $10.00 each. Research fees of $30.00 per hour apply when no case number is given. For complex requests or superior court filings, contact the Juneau courts for guidance.
Note: Always provide as much case detail as possible on your TF-311 request to avoid research fees and reduce processing time.
Alaska Court Directory for Petersburg
The Alaska Court Directory is the official reference for finding the right court contact in Petersburg Borough and neighboring locations. It lists phone numbers, addresses, hours, and jurisdictional details for every trial court in the state. This is especially useful when tracking a case that was transferred from Petersburg to another First Judicial District court like Juneau or Ketchikan.
The Alaska court directory confirms which court holds jurisdiction over each Petersburg Borough criminal case and gives you the correct contact for making records requests.
Petersburg Borough falls entirely within the First Judicial District. For trial court information including court schedules and general procedures, the Alaska Trial Courts page provides up-to-date details about all district and superior courts operating under the First Judicial District.
Law Enforcement Records in Petersburg Borough
Petersburg Borough has both a local police department and Alaska State Troopers coverage. The Petersburg Police Department handles day-to-day law enforcement within the borough. For police reports and incident records tied to Petersburg PD, contact the department directly. Alaska State Troopers also operate in the area, with the Juneau Post serving as the regional contact at (907) 465-4000.
For Alaska State Troopers records related to Petersburg Borough incidents, use the DPS public records portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. You submit your request online, track its status, and download completed documents through the portal. Under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100, responses are due within 10 business days of a complete request being received.
The DPS JustFOIA portal is where to submit records requests for Alaska State Troopers incident reports and DPS files related to Petersburg Borough.
JustFOIA tracks your request from submission through completion, making it easier to follow up on pending records from Petersburg Borough law enforcement agencies.
Warrants and Inmate Status in Petersburg
You can check for active warrants connected to Petersburg Borough cases through the Alaska State Troopers warrant database at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. The list updates daily and shows names, bond amounts, and offense categories for active warrants statewide, including those from the First Judicial District covering Petersburg.
Inmate and custody information for individuals arrested in Petersburg Borough is available through VINELink Alaska. The system lets you search by name, check current custody status, and register for notifications if someone's custody status changes. It is free to use and covers both local holding facilities and state correctional placements. Petersburg Borough does not have a state correctional facility, so individuals held past the initial booking stage are typically transported to a larger facility.
Criminal history background checks are handled through the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Name-based searches cost $20.00 and fingerprint searches are $35.00. Under AS 12.62.160, individuals have the right to request and review their own criminal history.
Sex Offender Registry and Related Records
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is maintained by DPS under AS 12.63. Registered offenders in Petersburg Borough are listed in the public database by name and community. You can search the registry through the DPS website. Offenders must register and update their information at required intervals under state law. The registry is a public record and can be accessed at no charge through the DPS website.
Court fee information, including current copy and certification rates, is listed on the Alaska court fee schedule. Fees are the same across all First Judicial District locations, including Petersburg.
Communities in Petersburg Borough
Petersburg Borough is centered around the city of Petersburg, a small Southeast Alaska community known for its Scandinavian heritage. No city within the borough meets the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All criminal case filings for communities within the borough go through the Petersburg District Court or are referred to Juneau for superior court matters.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs are near Petersburg Borough in Southeast Alaska. If you are unsure which jurisdiction filed a case, check the incident location to determine the correct court.