Search Wasilla Criminal History Records

Wasilla criminal history records are available through the Wasilla Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Wasilla is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and handles a significant volume of criminal cases in the Mat-Su Valley. This page covers how to find and request criminal history records tied to Wasilla, including court case searches, police reports, and formal background checks.

Wasilla Police Department Records

The Wasilla Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for incidents within Wasilla city limits. The department handles criminal complaints, arrests, and records requests for local incidents. Wasilla PD maintains arrest records, incident reports, and police report requests through its records division. The online public records page at cityofwasilla.gov/489/Public-Records has forms and instructions for submitting records requests.

The screenshot below shows the Wasilla public records portal, the starting point for requesting police reports and incident records from the Wasilla Police Department.

The portal lists the types of records available and how to submit requests for Wasilla criminal history documents.

Wasilla PD also makes police department forms available online at cityofwasilla.gov/374/Police-Department-Forms. These include forms for reporting certain incidents and requesting copies of records.

Forms for Wasilla PD cover incidents within city limits only. For incidents outside Wasilla city limits in the broader Mat-Su Borough, contact the Alaska State Troopers.

Wasilla Court Records

Court records for Wasilla cases are searchable through the Alaska CourtView portal. CourtView is free and does not require an account. Search by party name, case number, or citation to find cases filed in Mat-Su courts and throughout Alaska. Results show charges, case type, filing dates, hearing schedule, and current case status.

Wasilla cases are handled by the Palmer Courthouse, which is the main courthouse for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The courthouse is at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 746-8181. Superior Court in Palmer handles felony cases and more serious criminal matters. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and lesser charges. For document copies or certified records, contact the Palmer courthouse clerk directly. The email for copy requests is 3PACopy@akcourts.us.

Under AS 12.62.160, any person may receive Alaska criminal justice information as authorized by law. Criminal case records are generally accessible through CourtView once filed unless sealed by court order or removed after dismissal or acquittal. Records from dismissed cases are taken off CourtView within 60 days.

Alaska State Troopers - Wasilla

Alaska State Troopers at the Wasilla Post serve the broader Matanuska-Susitna Borough outside Wasilla city limits and also provide support for major crimes within the city. The Wasilla Post is the primary state law enforcement hub for the Mat-Su Valley.

Arrest records made by State Troopers in and around Wasilla are reported to APSIN under AS 12.62.110. APSIN is the statewide criminal history database. Both Wasilla PD and State Trooper records feed into this system and are accessible through the DPS background check process.

DPS Background Checks for Wasilla

Criminal history background checks for Wasilla residents are processed by the Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. The bureau handles both name-based checks ($20) and fingerprint-based checks ($35). Start a self-service request online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov.

Fingerprint-based checks require an FD-258 fingerprint card submitted by mail to 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, or submitted in person at a DPS walk-in location. Fingerprint checks are more accurate because they match by biometric identity. Full instructions are at the DPS background check page. Phone support is at (907) 269-5767, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Third-party requests require signed consent from the subject of the check. Consent is valid for 90 days. Extra copies cost $5 each and must be requested at the same time as the original. Results are mailed via USPS only and are not emailed for security reasons. Allow 5 to 7 business days for processing.

Sex Offender Registry - Wasilla

The Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registry is searchable free at sor.dps.alaska.gov. The registry is maintained under AS 18.65.087. Search by name, address, zip code, or city. Each entry includes the registrant's photo, physical description, registered address, and offense history. Offenders in Wasilla are monitored by the Wasilla Police Department and the Wasilla State Trooper post.

Alaska law requires sex offenders to register within one working day of conviction if not incarcerated. Offenders must update their registration within 30 days before release from any state correctional facility. Moving to a new address requires updated registration by the next working day. Failure to register is a separate felony offense. In July 2024, House Bill 66 added passport numbers, professional licensing, temporary lodging for stays of seven or more days, and international travel plans to the required registration details.

Correctional Facilities Serving Wasilla

Two correctional facilities serve the Wasilla area. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-0943, holds pre-trial detainees from across the Mat-Su Borough. Goose Creek Correctional Center at 22301 West Alsop Road, Wasilla, AK 99623, phone (907) 864-8100, is a major state facility that houses sentenced inmates from the region.

To find a specific inmate 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 Wasilla, contact the Wasilla Police Department at (907) 352-5401 or the State Troopers at (907) 745-4311.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough near Wasilla.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Wasilla is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Court filings and borough-level criminal cases are handled through that jurisdiction.