Kodiak Criminal History Records

Kodiak criminal history records come from the Kodiak Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Kodiak is the largest city on Kodiak Island and the seat of the Kodiak Island Borough, located in the Gulf of Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard also maintains a significant presence in Kodiak, adding federal law enforcement jurisdiction. This page covers how to find and access criminal history records tied to Kodiak cases.

Kodiak Police Department Records

The Kodiak Police Department provides law enforcement for Kodiak city and handles criminal complaints, arrests, and records requests for incidents within city limits. The department reported approximately 240 crimes in 2019. For police reports and arrest records from the Kodiak PD, contact the department directly.

Alaska State Troopers also serve Kodiak and the broader Kodiak Island Borough.

The U.S. Coast Guard in Kodiak has federal law enforcement jurisdiction over maritime violations and federal crimes in the area. For federal criminal matters, contact the U.S. Coast Guard directly. Federal cases go through the U.S. District Court, not the Alaska Court System.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska CourtView portal used to search Kodiak criminal history cases.

CourtView returns case results from Kodiak Island Borough courts. Full document copies require a request to the Kodiak courthouse clerk.

Kodiak Court Records

Criminal court records for Kodiak are searchable through Alaska CourtView at no cost. Search by party name, case number, or citation. Results show case type, charges, filing dates, hearing schedule, and case status for all Alaska trial courts.

Kodiak has its own courthouse at 204 Mission Road, Room 124, Kodiak, AK 99615. The clerk can be reached at (907) 486-1600. The courthouse handles both Superior Court and District Court matters for the Kodiak Island Borough. Kodiak falls under the Third Judicial District. For document copies or certified records, contact the Kodiak courthouse clerk directly.

Under AS 12.62.160, any person may receive Alaska criminal justice information through proper channels. Most filed cases are publicly accessible through CourtView unless sealed or removed after dismissal or acquittal. Records from dismissed cases come off CourtView within 60 days.

Background Checks for Kodiak Residents

Criminal history background checks for Kodiak 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. Kodiak is accessible only by air or sea, so residents who need fingerprint services may need to travel to Anchorage for a DPS walk-in appointment. 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. The DPS FAQ at dps.alaska.gov/statewide/r-i/background/faq covers common questions.

Sex Offender Registry - Kodiak

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 Kodiak. Each entry includes a photo, physical description, registered address, and offense history. Offenders in Kodiak are monitored by the Kodiak Police Department and Alaska State Troopers.

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 an updated registration. Failure to comply is a felony. House Bill 66 passed in July 2024 added new requirements including passport numbers, professional licensing, and international travel plans.

Inmate Search and Corrections

Kodiak maintains a local jail facility for short-term holding at 1421 Rezanof Drive West, Kodiak, AK 99615. Inmates serving longer sentences or awaiting trial on serious charges may be transferred to other Alaska DOC facilities on the mainland. The Alaska Department of Corrections manages all state inmate placement and transfers.

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 Kodiak, contact the Kodiak Police Department at (907) 486-8000 or the State Troopers at (907) 486-4121.

Public Records in Kodiak

The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) gives the public the right to request government records. Agencies must respond within 10 working days. For Kodiak Police Department records, contact KPD at (907) 486-8000 or 2160 Mill Bay Road. For State Trooper records from Kodiak area cases, contact the Kodiak Post at (907) 486-4121. For court records, contact the Kodiak courthouse clerk at (907) 486-1600. Standard copy fees run $0.25 to $0.50 per page.

Criminal history records have specific rules under AS 12.62.160. Conviction records are generally public. Arrests that did not lead to conviction have more limited availability. You can challenge errors in your own criminal history record through the DPS correction process under AS 12.62.170. For DPS background check records or to correct errors in APSIN, contact the R&I Bureau at (907) 269-5767.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in South Central Alaska near Kodiak where criminal history records may also be relevant.

Kodiak Island Borough

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