North Lakes Criminal History
North Lakes criminal history records are handled through the Alaska State Troopers Wasilla Post, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough court system, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. North Lakes is a census-designated place in the Mat-Su Valley without its own police force. Residents can search criminal cases through CourtView, get background checks through DPS, and access public records through state and borough resources. This page explains how to use each of these options to find criminal history information for North Lakes.
North Lakes Overview
Law Enforcement in North Lakes
North Lakes does not have its own municipal police department. The Alaska State Troopers Wasilla Post at (907) 745-4311 handles law enforcement for North Lakes and the surrounding unincorporated areas of the Mat-Su Valley. The post is located at 1979 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654. If an incident occurred in North Lakes, this is the first place to call or contact for records.
The Wasilla Police Department at 401 N Main St, Wasilla, AK 99654, phone (907) 352-5401, covers incidents within Wasilla city limits. For communities like North Lakes that sit outside those limits, the Troopers hold jurisdiction. This means that police reports and incident records from North Lakes are maintained by the State Troopers rather than Wasilla PD.
| Primary Law Enforcement | Alaska State Troopers - Wasilla Post |
|---|---|
| Address | 1979 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654 |
| Phone | (907) 745-4311 |
| Wasilla Police | (907) 352-5401 |
The image below shows the CourtView system, the free public search tool for finding North Lakes criminal cases in the Mat-Su Borough court system.
CourtView provides access to case records from the Mat-Su court system, including criminal matters originating in North Lakes.
Mat-Su Court Records
Criminal cases from North Lakes are filed through the Matanuska-Susitna Borough court system. The Palmer Courthouse at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 746-8181, handles these matters. Search CourtView for North Lakes cases using a party name or case number. The database shows charges, case status, hearing dates, and outcomes. It is free to use with no registration required.
Case documents are not available online and must be requested from the court clerk. You can submit written requests to 3PACopy@akcourts.us or go to the Palmer Courthouse in person. Fees apply for copies. Under AS 12.62.160, criminal justice information is generally available to the public, though sealed records and cases removed after dismissal do not appear in CourtView. Records from before 1990 may also be absent from the online system.
Criminal History Background Checks
North Lakes residents who need a formal criminal history report can request one through the Alaska DPS at dps.alaska.gov. A name-based check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check is $35 and is recommended because it captures records filed under aliases. The DPS online self-service portal is the easiest way to start. Enter your email, receive a secure link, and complete the form online. Reports are delivered by USPS mail. Online requests take 5 to 7 business days to process.
Walk-in service with same-day results is at the DPS Anchorage office at 5700 East Tudor Road, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Bring two forms of ID, one government-issued. Third-party requests require a notarized consent form from the record subject. The consent expires after 90 days. Additional copies cost $5 each and must be ordered at the same time as the original request.
The image below shows public records resources for North Lakes and the Mat-Su Valley region.
The City of Wasilla public records portal is a useful resource for residents of North Lakes and nearby Mat-Su communities seeking government documents.
Sex Offender Registry
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in North Lakes and the Mat-Su Valley. Search is free by name, zip code, address, or city name. Under AS 18.65.087, DPS must maintain this registry as a public resource. Each entry shows a photo, description, and conviction details. North Lakes residents can sign up for email notifications when a registered offender moves near a specific address. The registry updates daily.
Correctional Facilities
Pre-trial detainees from North Lakes are held at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-0943. Sentenced inmates may be transferred to Goose Creek Correctional Center at 22301 West Alsop Road, Wasilla, AK 99623, phone (907) 864-8100. To check current custody status for someone from North Lakes, use the Alaska DOC inmate search, which covers all state facilities statewide.
Alaska Public Records Act
Under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100, North Lakes residents have the right to request public records from state and borough agencies. Requests must be in writing. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. If a request is denied, you can appeal within 60 working days. The City of Wasilla's public records portal at cityofwasilla.gov/489/Public-Records also handles requests for local government records relevant to communities in the Mat-Su Valley.
Note: Open investigation records, juvenile records, and medical information are exempt from public release under AS 40.25.120. Agencies must cite the specific exemption when denying a request.
Nearby Cities
These Mat-Su Valley communities are close to North Lakes and use the same borough court system and state law enforcement resources.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
North Lakes is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Criminal cases and court records go through the borough court system based in Palmer.