Ketchikan Criminal History Records

Ketchikan criminal history records are available through the Ketchikan Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Ketchikan is the largest city in Southeast Alaska and the seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. This page covers how to find and request criminal history records tied to Ketchikan cases, including police reports, court records, and formal background checks.

Ketchikan Police Department Records

The Ketchikan Police Department handles law enforcement for Ketchikan city and accepts records requests by mail or fax. To get a copy of a police report, you need to fill out a records request form. Include the date of the incident, your name and contact information, your involvement in the incident, and the case number if you have it. A fee may apply depending on the request.

The Ketchikan Police Department also offers online reporting for certain non-emergency incidents at ketchikan.gov/FileAPoliceReport. Online reports are not for emergencies or crimes in progress. Domestic violence incidents require an officer response. Filing a false report is a crime. The screenshot below shows the Ketchikan online report filing system.

The Ketchikan online report form covers non-emergency incidents like theft, vandalism, and lost property within the city.

Ketchikan PD also offers Livescan fingerprinting services at the department. This can be useful for background check submissions that require fingerprints. Call (907) 225-6631 to confirm current availability and scheduling.

The screenshot below shows the Ketchikan public records portal at ketchikan.gov/PublicRecords, used to submit formal records requests for criminal history documents.

The portal provides instructions for submitting requests and lists the types of records available from the city.

Ketchikan Court Records

Criminal court records for Ketchikan are searchable through Alaska CourtView. CourtView is free and does not require an account. Search by party name, case number, or citation. Results show case type, charges, filing dates, hearing schedule, and current status.

Ketchikan has its own courthouse at 415 Mission Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 225-4195. The courthouse handles Superior Court and District Court matters for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Ketchikan falls under the First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska. Under AS 12.62.160, any person may receive Alaska criminal justice information through proper channels. Records from dismissed or acquitted cases come off CourtView within 60 days of final disposition.

Alaska State Troopers - Ketchikan

Alaska State Troopers at the Ketchikan Post serve the broader Ketchikan Gateway Borough beyond city limits and handle major criminal investigations. The Ketchikan Post is part of C Detachment, which covers Southeast Alaska.

All arrest records from Ketchikan PD and State Troopers are reported to APSIN under AS 12.62.110, the statewide criminal history database. These records are accessible through the DPS background check system.

Background Checks for Ketchikan Residents

Criminal history background checks for Ketchikan residents are processed by the Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and are more accurate. Start an online request at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. For fingerprint-based checks, submit an FD-258 card by mail to DPS at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, or visit a DPS walk-in location when traveling.

Full instructions are at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/Background/Home. Phone: (907) 269-5767. Third-party requests require signed consent from the subject, valid for 90 days. Results are mailed via USPS only.

Sex Offender Registry - Ketchikan

The Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registry is free at sor.dps.alaska.gov, maintained under AS 18.65.087. Search by name, address, zip code, or city to find registered offenders in Ketchikan. Each entry includes a photo, physical description, registered address, and offense history. Offenders in Ketchikan are monitored by the Ketchikan Police Department and Alaska State Troopers. The registry is updated daily.

Alaska law requires sex offenders to register within one working day of conviction and to update registration within 30 days before release from any state facility. Moving to a new address requires updated registration. Failure to comply is a felony. House Bill 66 passed in July 2024 added new registration requirements including passport numbers, professional licensing, and international travel plans.

Inmate Search and Corrections

Ketchikan Correctional Center is the main jail for the Ketchikan area. It is located at 4520 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 228-7363. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Inmates may be transferred to other Alaska DOC facilities depending on classification and sentence length.

To find where a specific inmate is held in Alaska, use the Alaska inmate search. Search by name or inmate ID. Results include current facility, booking date, and custody status. VINE provides free notifications when an inmate's status changes. For active warrant information in Ketchikan, contact the Ketchikan Police Department at (907) 225-6631 or the State Troopers at (907) 225-5118.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in Southeast Alaska near Ketchikan where criminal history records may also be relevant.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan is the seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Borough-level court records and criminal cases are handled through that jurisdiction.