Wrangell City and Borough Criminal Records

Wrangell City and Borough criminal records are maintained by the Alaska Court System through the First Judicial District, with cases filed at Wrangell District Court or escalated to Juneau for complex matters. Wrangell is a small Southeast Alaska island community accessible by ferry and small aircraft. You can search Wrangell criminal records for free through CourtView, contact the Wrangell District Court for document copies, or submit a records request to Alaska State Troopers. This guide covers the specific offices, contact details, and steps needed to access Wrangell Borough criminal records.

Wrangell District Court

Wrangell District Court is the main court for criminal filings in Wrangell City and Borough. It operates under the First Judicial District and handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and lower-level criminal matters. Felony cases and more complex criminal proceedings are transferred to Juneau, which is the First Judicial District's main hub. The court is reached at P.O. Box 1069, Wrangell, AK 99929, and by phone at (907) 874-2311.

Because Wrangell is a relatively small community, court sessions may not run every day. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before visiting in person. For simple case lookups or to check case status, CourtView online is available at any time and covers Wrangell District Court filings going back to 1990. For anything older than that, or for physical document copies, you need to contact the Wrangell court or reach out to Juneau directly. The Alaska Trial Courts page lists current hours and phone numbers for all First Judicial District locations.

How to Find Wrangell Criminal Records

The free starting point for Wrangell City and Borough criminal records is CourtView. You can search at records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess without creating an account. Search by the full or partial name of a party, by case number, or by citation number. CourtView shows charge descriptions, case status, court dates, and disposition information for all public criminal cases in the First Judicial District, including those filed in Wrangell.

CourtView Public Access is the Alaska Court System's no-cost online tool for finding criminal case records in Wrangell City and Borough and the full First Judicial District.

CourtView searches return party names, charges, hearing history, and case disposition for all public court filings in Wrangell Borough and surrounding Southeast Alaska communities.

To get document copies from Wrangell District Court, fill out form TF-311. The form is at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Submit it to the Wrangell court by mail to P.O. Box 1069 or call first to confirm their current submission preferences. For felony case documents that were transferred to Juneau, you will need to direct your request to the Juneau Superior Court instead. Copy fees match the statewide schedule: $5.00 for the first document, $3.00 for each additional one, and $10.00 for certified copies. Research fees of $30.00 per hour apply if you lack a case number. Review the full court fee schedule before submitting your request.

Court Directory for Wrangell Borough

The Alaska Court System directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir provides current contact information for all courts serving the First Judicial District, including Wrangell. This is the best place to confirm current phone numbers, mailing addresses, and which court has jurisdiction over a specific community or case type.

The court directory confirms which First Judicial District court handles Wrangell City and Borough criminal filings and provides direct contact details for each location.

Checking the directory first saves time when you're not sure whether to contact Wrangell directly or route your request through the Juneau office.

Note: Because Wrangell is an island community with ferry-only surface access, in-person court visits require planning around ferry schedules. CourtView and email records requests are practical alternatives for most needs.

Law Enforcement and Trooper Records

Law enforcement in Wrangell City and Borough is handled by two agencies. The Wrangell Police Department serves the community directly and handles local incidents. Alaska State Troopers from the Juneau Post at (907) 465-4000 provide additional coverage and handle cases that fall under state jurisdiction. Police reports and incident records from both agencies are separate from court case records.

To request records from the Alaska Department of Public Safety or Alaska State Troopers, use the JustFOIA public portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com/publicportal. You create an account, select the type of request, and submit your information online. The system tracks your request and delivers completed responses electronically. Under AS 40.25.100, Alaska public records are generally available to the public, with some exceptions for active investigations and personal privacy interests.

The JustFOIA portal is the direct submission point for all DPS and Alaska State Troopers records requests, including those related to Wrangell City and Borough incidents.

JustFOIA responses are due within 10 business days under the Alaska Public Records Act, though complex requests may take longer.

Criminal History and Background Checks

The Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau handles statewide criminal history records. This includes records from Wrangell City and Borough. A name-based criminal history search costs $20.00. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35.00 and are more thorough. Mail requests to the Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Processing for name-based mail requests is typically 5 to 10 business days.

Under AS 12.62.160, any person can request a copy of their own criminal history record from the Alaska DPS. This right applies to Wrangell Borough residents just as it does for anyone else in the state. Use the Request for Criminal Justice Information Form for name-based checks, or submit an FD-258 fingerprint card for fingerprint-based searches. Both are available through the DPS website. If you are requesting records for someone else, you need a permissible purpose under state law.

Active Warrants and Inmate Status

Active warrant information for Wrangell City and Borough cases is maintained by Alaska State Troopers. Check the current warrant list at dps.alaska.gov/ast/warrants. The list is updated daily and includes names, offense types, and bond amounts. For questions about a specific warrant, contact the Juneau Trooper post at (907) 465-4000.

Inmate status for people held in connection with Wrangell Borough criminal cases can be checked through VINELink. This is the Alaska statewide offender search and notification system. Search by name or booking number to check current custody status. You can also register for automatic notifications if a person's custody status changes. The service is free and available around the clock.

Most people connected to Wrangell cases who are held in custody will be at a Southeast Alaska facility or transferred to a state facility depending on sentence length. VINELink covers all Alaska Department of Corrections facilities statewide.

Communities in Wrangell City and Borough

Wrangell City and Borough is a unified city-borough government, so there are no separate incorporated cities within it. The community of Wrangell is the only significant population center. All criminal filings for the borough go through Wrangell District Court, with felony matters handled in Juneau.

Wrangell is located on Wrangell Island in Southeast Alaska and is accessible by the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry and by small aircraft. The community does not have road connection to the broader Alaska highway system.

Nearby Boroughs

These boroughs and census areas are close to Wrangell City and Borough in Southeast Alaska. Each is served by its own court, so verify the location of any case before routing a records request.