Tanaina Criminal History Records

Tanaina is a census-designated place in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and criminal history records for Tanaina residents are accessible through the Alaska Court System, the Wasilla Police Department, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. This page covers how to find criminal case records, request background checks, and use other official resources for the Tanaina area.

Court Records for Tanaina

Criminal court records for the Tanaina area are part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough court system and can be searched through Alaska CourtView. CourtView is free and open to anyone. Search by party name, case number, or citation number to find cases filed in the Mat-Su Borough and throughout Alaska. Results show charges, case type, filing date, hearing schedule, and case status.

Tanaina falls under the Third Judicial District, which covers South Central Alaska. The Palmer Courthouse at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645 handles criminal cases for the Mat-Su Borough including Tanaina. Superior Court manages felonies and serious criminal matters. District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic citations, and lesser charges. Contact the Palmer courthouse clerk at (907) 746-8181 for document requests or case filing questions.

Under AS 12.62.160, the public is authorized to receive Alaska criminal justice information through proper channels. Most filed court cases are publicly accessible through CourtView unless sealed by a judge. Records from dismissed or acquitted cases are removed from CourtView within 60 days of the disposition date.

Law Enforcement in Tanaina

The Wasilla Police Department provides law enforcement coverage for the Tanaina area. Tanaina is a census-designated community near Wasilla, and Wasilla PD handles incidents, criminal complaints, and records requests for the surrounding area within its patrol jurisdiction.

Alaska State Troopers at the Wasilla Post also serve the Tanaina area. The Wasilla Post covers a broad section of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for major crimes and incidents outside of incorporated city limits. For incidents requiring state-level investigation, contact the Wasilla Troopers at (907) 745-4311.

The City of Wasilla public records page provides forms and instructions for requesting records from the Wasilla Police Department. The screenshot below shows the Wasilla public records portal used by residents in the Tanaina area.

The Wasilla city site lists available record types and the process for requesting incident reports and police records tied to Tanaina area cases.

All arrest and conviction records from the Tanaina area are reported to APSIN, the statewide criminal history system maintained by the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau under AS 12.62.110. This means records from both Wasilla PD and State Troopers for Tanaina incidents are accessible through the DPS background check system.

Background Checks for Tanaina Residents

Criminal history background checks for Tanaina area residents are processed by the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau in Anchorage. The bureau maintains APSIN under AS 12.62.110 and handles all statewide background check requests.

Name-based checks are $20. Start the process online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and provide more reliable results. There is no DPS fingerprinting location in Tanaina. Residents can travel to Wasilla for certain services, or mail FD-258 fingerprint cards to the DPS office at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone: (907) 269-5767.

Full instructions for submitting a background check request are at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/Background/Home. Third-party requests require written consent from the subject. Consent forms are valid for 90 days from the signature date. Rejected requests are returned with an explanation.

Sex Offender Registry - Tanaina Area

The Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registry is maintained by the DPS under AS 18.65.087 and is free to search at sor.dps.alaska.gov. You can search for registrants in the Tanaina area by name, address, city, or zip code. Each entry includes a photo, physical description, registered address, and offense history. The registry is updated daily.

Registered offenders in the Tanaina area are monitored by the Wasilla State Trooper post and Wasilla Police Department. Alaska law requires sex offenders to register within one working day of conviction. Moving to a new address requires updated registration. Failure to comply is a felony. House Bill 66 passed in July 2024 added passport numbers, professional licensing information, temporary lodging for stays of seven or more days, and international travel plans to required registration details.

Inmate Search for Tanaina

Inmates from the Tanaina area may be held at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, or transferred to other Alaska Department of Corrections facilities. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility handles pre-trial detainees from the Mat-Su Borough, including Tanaina. Sentenced inmates may be transferred to larger correctional facilities in Anchorage or elsewhere in Alaska depending on security classification.

To find where a specific inmate is held, use the Alaska inmate search. Search by name or inmate ID. Results include current facility, booking date, and custody status. VINE offers free notifications when an inmate's status changes. For warrant information in the Tanaina area, contact the Wasilla State Troopers at (907) 745-4311.

Nearby Cities

Other communities in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough near Tanaina.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Tanaina is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Borough-level court records and criminal cases are handled through that jurisdiction.