Aleutians East Borough Criminal History
Criminal history records for Aleutians East Borough are maintained through the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the Alaska Court System. This remote borough stretches along the Alaska Peninsula and includes communities like Unalaska, Dutch Harbor, Akutan, Cold Bay, and False Pass. You can search court cases online, request background checks through state agencies, and look up registered sex offenders using official Alaska tools. Law enforcement here is handled by the Alaska State Troopers and the Unalaska Department of Public Safety. Whether you need an arrest record, court case info, or a full background report, this guide explains your options.
Aleutians East Borough Overview
Aleutians East Borough Court Records
Court records for Aleutians East Borough are searchable through CourtView, the Alaska Court System's free public case search tool. You can look up criminal cases, check case status, view hearing dates, and see charges and dispositions. The search works by party name, case number, or citation number. You need at least three characters to run a name search.
Court sessions for the Aleutians East area are held periodically in Unalaska. Superior Court handles felony cases and more serious civil matters. District Court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and minor civil cases. Case documents are not available online through CourtView. To get copies of actual filings, you must contact the clerk's office directly or send a written request. Records prior to 1990 may not appear in the online system.
The Alaska Court System does not publish a criminal case on a publicly available website if 60 days have passed since an acquittal or dismissal. Sealed cases and juvenile records do not show up in CourtView results. If you cannot find a record online, contact the clerk's office to confirm whether a case exists.
The screenshot below shows the CourtView case search portal, which covers all Alaska court locations including those serving Aleutians East Borough.
The Alaska Court System CourtView portal is the starting point for most court record searches in the borough.
CourtView is free to use and covers trial and appellate court cases across Alaska.
Law Enforcement and Arrest Records in Aleutians East
The Alaska State Troopers serve as the primary law enforcement agency throughout Aleutians East Borough. The Unalaska post covers criminal investigations and maintains arrest records for communities across the borough. Troopers handle everything from serious felonies to warrant enforcement. They work alongside Wildlife Troopers, who handle marine enforcement along the coast and out to sea.
The Unalaska Department of Public Safety operates as the local police for the city of Unalaska. Their office is at 29 Safety Way, Unalaska, AK 99685. You can reach them at (907) 581-1234 for non-emergency matters. For city-specific records requests, you go through the Unalaska city clerk's office. The department handles local ordinance violations and works closely with the State Troopers on more serious cases. More information is available at unalaska.gov.
| Agency | Alaska State Troopers - Unalaska Post |
|---|---|
| Address | Unalaska Public Safety Building, Unalaska, AK 99685 |
| Phone | (907) 581-1234 (non-emergency) |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Coverage | Unalaska, Dutch Harbor, Akutan, Cold Bay, False Pass |
| DPS Website | dps.alaska.gov |
The image below shows the Alaska Department of Public Safety website, which covers trooper services, warrant information, and contact details for posts across the state including Unalaska.
Visit dps.alaska.gov for State Trooper contact information, active warrant databases, and daily dispatch news.
Some smaller communities in the borough may have seasonal VPSO presence in addition to regular trooper patrol coverage.
Criminal Background Checks for Aleutians East
The Alaska Department of Public Safety runs the statewide criminal history system. All background checks for Aleutians East Borough go through the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Under AS 12.62.160, any person can request Alaska criminal justice information. The law lays out what may and may not be released depending on the type of record and who is asking.
There are two main ways to get a background check. A name-based search costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and gives more accurate results because it accounts for aliases and alternate name spellings. Fingerprint checks use the FD-258 standard fingerprint card. There is no local fingerprinting location in Aleutians East Borough, so you must either mail the cards in or travel to Anchorage. Walk-in service is available at the DPS Anchorage office at 5700 East Tudor Road. The online request portal is at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov.
Results are delivered by USPS mail only. Processing takes about 5-10 business days for mailed requests. Same-day results are possible for walk-in requests. Extra copies cost $5 and must be requested at the same time as the original.
Note: Name-based checks may miss records filed under aliases. For the most complete result, a fingerprint-based check is the better choice whenever accuracy matters.
Sex Offender Registry in Aleutians East Borough
Alaska maintains a statewide sex offender and child kidnapper registry under AS 18.65.087. The registry is free to use and available at sor.dps.alaska.gov. You can search by name, zip code, city name, address, or registration status. Due to the small population in Aleutians East Borough, registrations are limited, but the registry covers all communities in the area.
The registry shows photographs, physical descriptions, and conviction details for registered offenders. An email notification service lets you sign up for alerts when a registered offender moves near an address you choose. Schools, daycares, and employers can search by location. The registry is updated daily. Failure to register is a felony under Alaska law, and a separate list of non-compliant offenders is also maintained.
The screenshot below is from the Unalaska city page, which links to local public safety resources and information for residents of Unalaska and surrounding communities.
The Unalaska city website provides local public safety contacts and records resources for Unalaska and Dutch Harbor residents.
Records requests for Unalaska city incidents go through the Unalaska city clerk's office at 29 Safety Way.
Alaska Public Records Act and Your Rights
The Alaska Public Records Act, found at AS 40.25.100, gives you the right to request government records from state and local agencies. This includes many records held by law enforcement and the courts. Requests must be in writing and can be sent by mail, email, fax, or in person.
Agencies have 10 working days to respond to a records request. The response may provide the records, deny the request with a legal reason, ask for more information, or give a cost estimate and extension notice. If your request is denied, you have 60 working days to appeal to the head of the agency. Standard copying fees apply and are typically $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Fee waivers may be available for requests in the public interest.
Not all records are open. Exemptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical and personnel records, and certain law enforcement materials listed under AS 40.25.120. When records are partially exempt, agencies can redact the exempt parts and release the rest.
Note: AS 12.62.110 established the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), which is the central repository for criminal history data maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Inmate Lookup for Aleutians East Borough
Inmates from Aleutians East Borough are typically housed at facilities elsewhere in Alaska since there is no local correctional center. The Alaska Department of Corrections operates 13 facilities statewide. You can search for inmates by name or ID number using the VINE platform, accessible through the inmate search portal.
Search results include name, facility, custody status, and other basic information. You can register with VINE to get automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. Notifications come by phone, email, or TTY. The service is free to use and the data is updated nightly from Department of Corrections systems.
Cities in Aleutians East Borough
Aleutians East Borough includes Unalaska, Dutch Harbor, Akutan, Cold Bay, and False Pass. Of these, Unalaska is the main population center and the only qualifying city with its own records page.
Smaller communities like Akutan, Cold Bay, and False Pass do not have separate city pages. Criminal records for those areas go through the State Troopers post and the DPS statewide system.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These neighboring regions border or are close to Aleutians East Borough. Each has its own law enforcement contacts and court resources.