Fairbanks North Star Borough Arrest Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough is Alaska's second-largest population center and home to a significant criminal history records infrastructure. Criminal records for this borough come from the Fairbanks Police Department, the North Pole Police Department, the Alaska State Troopers Fairbanks Post, and the Alaska Court System. The Fairbanks Police Department recorded 2,208 crimes in 2022 and made 1,127 arrests. Court cases are searchable via CourtView and background checks run through the Alaska DPS statewide system. This page covers all the ways to find, request, and access criminal history records for Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Fairbanks Police Department Records

The Fairbanks Police Department is at 911 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, phone (907) 450-6500. Records requests go to police_records@fairbanks.us. The department is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. To request a police report, use the online public records portal and select "Police Department (Report Requests)" under the department heading. Your request should include a case number or the date, time, and location of the incident, your involvement in the case, and the type of report you need.

FPD also publishes a Wanted List on its website that shows names, charges, and warrant types for individuals with active warrants. This list is updated regularly and is available to the public. FPD offers a Citizen's Report Form for reporting theft, criminal mischief (vandalism), and lost property. The form can be printed and submitted in person at FPD or sent by email. It asks for basic personal information, incident description, and property details if applicable.

In 2022, FPD recorded: Murder 10, Rape 38, Robbery 32, Assault 712, Burglary 134, Vehicle theft 168. A total of 1,127 arrests were made that year. These numbers reflect the scale of records activity through the department.

North Pole Police and State Troopers Records

The North Pole Police Department is at 125 Snowman Lane, North Pole, AK 99705, phone (907) 488-6902. NPPD maintains arrest records for the North Pole area. Records requests require a specific form. The fee for a police report is $25.00. Photos and media cost $30.00 per item. Reports are held for 30 days after notification before being destroyed if not picked up. Checks for payment should be made out to N.P.P.D. The department's records request form cites AS 40.25.120 regarding public records exceptions that may limit what is released.

The Alaska State Troopers Fairbanks Post is at 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709, phone (907) 451-5100. Troopers provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the borough outside city limits and handle major crimes investigations. If the incident you are looking for did not happen within Fairbanks city or North Pole city limits, the records likely live with the State Troopers Fairbanks Post. For more information on State Trooper services, visit dps.alaska.gov.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Court Records

The Alaska Court System Fairbanks courthouse is at 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The phone number is (907) 452-9289. The clerk's email is 4FA.Request@akcourts.us and the fax is (907) 452-9330. Clerk's office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Use form TF-311 FBKS for Fairbanks court records requests. In-person terminals at the courthouse allow free CourtView access during open hours.

All criminal and civil cases from Fairbanks North Star Borough are searchable through CourtView. Searches by party name, case number, or citation number return case type, filing date, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Case documents are not online. You must contact the clerk's office for copies of actual filings. Sealed records and juvenile cases do not appear in public search results.

Criminal Background Checks for Fairbanks North Star Borough

Background checks for Fairbanks North Star Borough go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Under AS 12.62.160, any person may request Alaska criminal justice information. The APSIN database under AS 12.62.110 holds adult arrest and conviction records statewide. Walk-in service is available in Fairbanks for background checks. DPS maintains walk-in locations in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau. Call (907) 269-5767 or check the DPS FAQ for Fairbanks walk-in location details.

Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and are recommended for accuracy. You can submit an online name-based request at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The system emails a secure link to complete the form. All results arrive by USPS mail. Processing time is 5-10 business days for online requests and same-day for walk-in visits. Third-party requests need signed consent from the subject, valid for 90 days.

The Fairbanks Correctional Center is at 1931 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701, phone (907) 458-6700. This is the primary detention facility for the borough. It houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Visitation is by appointment. To look up an inmate at this or any Alaska facility, use the Alaska inmate search.

Sex Offender Registry for Fairbanks North Star Borough

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.alaska.gov covers all registered offenders in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Under AS 18.65.087, DPS is required to maintain this public registry. Search by name, zip code, city name, or address. The registry holds over 3,600 entries statewide and updates daily. Each entry includes a photograph, physical description, and conviction details.

Employers can search by business address. Schools and daycares can search for nearby registered offenders. A free email notification service lets you get alerts when an offender registers at or near an address you choose. Non-compliant offenders are tracked on a separate list. Failure to register is a felony. In July 2024, House Bill 66 added new registration requirements including passport numbers, professional licenses, and international travel plans.

Public Records Rights in Fairbanks North Star Borough

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 applies to all agencies serving Fairbanks North Star Borough. Requests must be in writing and can go by mail, email, fax, or in person. Agencies have 10 working days to respond. The response provides records, denies the request with a legal reason, or gives a cost and timeline estimate. Denial can be appealed within 60 working days.

Exemptions include active investigation records, juvenile records, medical files, and certain personnel records under AS 40.25.120. Agencies redact exempt portions and provide the rest. Standard copying fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Fee waivers are available for public interest requests. AS 12.62.170 allows individuals to request corrections to inaccurate criminal history records held by state agencies in Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks North Star Borough includes the city of Fairbanks and several surrounding communities. The following cities within the borough have dedicated records pages.

North Pole is another community within the borough. Its criminal cases are handled by the North Pole Police Department and appear in the Alaska Court System's CourtView search.

Nearby Boroughs

These neighboring regions are close to Fairbanks North Star Borough. Each has separate law enforcement and court resources.