Unalaska Criminal History Records

Unalaska criminal history records come from the Unalaska Department of Public Safety, the Alaska Court System, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety statewide system. Unalaska is one of Alaska's largest fishing ports, located in the Aleutian Islands in the Aleutians West Census Area. The city maintains its own public safety department, and Alaska State Troopers provide additional support. This page covers how to find and access criminal history records for Unalaska.

Unalaska Department of Public Safety

The Unalaska Department of Public Safety is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Unalaska. The department handles local criminal complaints, arrests, and records requests. Records requests can be directed to the city clerk. Unalaska DPS also has a Livescan fingerprint machine installed, which makes fingerprint-based background check submissions more accessible for Unalaska residents than in many remote Alaska communities.

Alaska State Troopers also serve Unalaska from the Unalaska Public Safety Building. The State Troopers handle major criminal investigations and cases that exceed local department capacity.

The screenshot below is from the City of Unalaska public safety page, which provides contact details and information for law enforcement and public records in Unalaska.

The Unalaska city website is the starting point for city public safety records requests and law enforcement contacts.

Unalaska Court Records

Criminal court records for Unalaska 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. The Alaska Court System holds court sessions in Unalaska periodically.

Unalaska falls under the Third Judicial District. Major cases may be heard in Anchorage. 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 by court order. Records from dismissed cases come off CourtView within 60 days.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska CourtView case search portal used to find Unalaska criminal history records.

CourtView returns case summaries for Unalaska filings. For document copies, contact the Alaska Court System for scheduling in Unalaska or cases transferred to Anchorage.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Department of Public Safety website, which is the statewide resource for background checks and law enforcement contacts serving Unalaska.

The DPS site links to trooper contacts, background check tools, and the sex offender registry that covers the Aleutians West Census Area including Unalaska.

Background Checks for Unalaska Residents

Criminal history background checks for Unalaska residents are processed by the Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35. Unlike most remote Alaska communities, Unalaska residents have access to a Livescan fingerprint machine at the Unalaska Department of Public Safety building at 29 Safety Way. This allows more convenient fingerprint-based background check submissions locally.

Start an online self-service check at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. Fingerprint cards can also be submitted by mail to DPS at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. 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 come by USPS mail only.

Sex Offender Registry - Unalaska

The Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registry is free at sor.dps.alaska.gov, maintained under AS 18.65.087. Search by name, city, zip code, or address to find registered offenders in Unalaska. Each entry includes a photo, physical description, registered address, and offense history. Offenders in Unalaska are monitored by the Unalaska DPS and Alaska State Troopers. Registration is required within one working day of conviction. Failure to comply is a felony. House Bill 66 in July 2024 added passport numbers, professional licensing, and international travel plan requirements.

Inmate Search and Corrections

Unalaska does not have a state correctional facility. Inmates from Unalaska are typically transferred to facilities in Anchorage or other mainland Alaska locations for longer-term custody. The Alaska Department of Corrections manages all state inmate placement.

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 warrant information in Unalaska, contact the Unalaska Department of Public Safety at (907) 581-1234.

Public Records in Unalaska

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 city records in Unalaska, contact the city clerk through the City of Unalaska website. For DPS state law enforcement records, contact the DPS R&I Bureau in Anchorage at (907) 269-5767. For court records from Unalaska cases, contact the Alaska Court System Third Judicial District offices. Standard copy fees run $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Criminal history records rules under AS 12.62.160 apply to conviction and nonconviction data from Unalaska.

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Aleutians West Census Area

Unalaska is the largest city in the Aleutians West Census Area. Borough-level court records and criminal cases are handled through that jurisdiction.