Juneau City and Borough Criminal History

Criminal history records for Juneau City and Borough, Alaska's state capital, are available through the Juneau Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the Department of Public Safety. JPD made 1,465 arrests in 2022 and handles thousands of records requests each year. You can request police reports online, search court cases through CourtView, run a DPS background check, or look up sex offenders in the borough. This page covers every official channel for accessing Juneau criminal history records.

Juneau Police Department Records Request

The Juneau Police Department handles records requests through an online form at juneau.org/police/records-request. Requests can also be submitted in person or by mail. The form accepts PDF file attachments up to 50MB. You must describe the documents you are requesting with specifics. Vague requests will slow processing. The Records Unit provides a status update within 5 business days of receiving your request.

When filling out the form, you need to include your name, address, phone number, and email. You must also state your involvement in the incident. If you are not a party to the case or an attorney of record, you can select "Other Party of Interest." JPD requires the description to identify specific documents rather than asking staff to search files on your behalf. Include the case number, date of incident, and location if you have them. The more detail you provide, the faster the request moves.

The screenshot below shows the JPD records request portal at juneau.org, the official channel for obtaining Juneau police report copies.

Use this portal to submit requests for incident reports, arrest records, and other JPD records related to Juneau criminal history.

JPD Records Disclosure Policy

JPD follows a defined policy for what it can and cannot release. Police reports for open or active investigations are not disclosed to the public. Reports where charges are pending or a suspect has been identified but not yet adjudicated are also held back. Third-party records from other agencies, hospitals, or fire departments are not released by JPD even if they are attached to a case file.

Confidential information is redacted from any reports that are released. This includes informant names, home addresses of private parties, and information protected by law. Fees are assessed according to state and city fee schedules. Media members have the same access rights as any member of the public. If one media outlet is given access to a record, all others have equal access to the same material.

Sealed or expunged records are handled with strict rules. When you request a sealed or expunged record, JPD must respond "No records exist with respect to such person." They cannot confirm or deny what is sealed. The only way to access sealed or expunged records is through a specific court order directing the department to release them. Under AS 12.62.160, these protections are written into state law and apply to all Alaska law enforcement agencies.

Filing a Police Report in Juneau

Juneau Police offer online non-emergency report filing at juneau.org/police/file-a-report. This tool is for non-emergency incidents only. Do not use it for crimes in progress, emergencies, or situations where someone is in danger. Those always require a 911 call. The online form is for minor incidents that do not need an immediate officer response.

Once you submit an online report, you can print a copy for your records at no charge. The report enters the JPD system and may be followed up on by officers if additional information is needed. Online reporting is a convenient option for things like minor thefts, vandalism, and lost property when the incident is over and no suspect is present. Domestic violence incidents do not qualify for online reporting. An officer must respond in person to those calls.

Juneau Court Records and CourtView

Court records for Juneau City and Borough are part of the Alaska Court System. The Juneau courthouse handles criminal, civil, and family cases for the borough. You can search cases online at the Alaska CourtView portal. Search by name or case number. The system shows charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and case status for cases across all Alaska trial courts.

The Juneau courthouse also produces weekly warrant reports. These reports list active arrest warrants in the court system and are available through the clerk's office. Daily bulletins from JPD are posted on the police department website and show current-month criminal activity. JPD press releases go back to 2006 and are available online for major incidents. Officer-involved shootings are investigated by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI).

State Troopers and Corrections

Alaska State Troopers maintain a post in Juneau that works alongside JPD on major investigations and handles criminal matters outside the city's primary jurisdiction. The Juneau Trooper post is part of C Detachment covering Southeast Alaska. For incidents that involve trooper jurisdiction or cross-border investigations, the trooper post coordinates with JPD and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.

The primary detention facility for Juneau City and Borough is Lemon Creek Correctional Center. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. The facility also houses some state-sentenced inmates from other Southeast Alaska communities. For custody status of a specific person, contact Lemon Creek directly or use the Alaska inmate search tool.

DPS Background Checks

Background checks for Juneau residents or anyone with an Alaska arrest history go through the Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. The system includes records from all Alaska law enforcement agencies, including JPD. Both name-based ($20) and fingerprint-based ($35) options are available at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/Background/Home.

Under AS 12.62.110, criminal history records are accessible for specific purposes. Self-checks are available through the DPS self-service email portal. Juneau's DPS office at 5700 East Tudor Road also accepts walk-in requests for criminal history checks and provides Livescan fingerprinting. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Questions about check types and turnaround are answered at the DPS background check FAQ.

Sex Offender Registry

Registered sex offenders living in Juneau City and Borough are listed in the Alaska Sex Offender Registry, which is open to the public at sor.dps.alaska.gov. Search by name, address, or zip code. Offender profiles include photograph, home address, physical description, and offense history. Under AS 18.65.087, offenders must keep their information current or face additional criminal charges. JPD and State Troopers monitor compliance for offenders living in Juneau Borough.

Alaska Public Records Act

The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) guarantees public access to most government records. For Juneau City and Borough, this covers JPD records, court files, borough government records, and state agency files. Agencies must respond to requests and can only withhold records under specific exemptions. Fees are allowed for research time and copying but must be reasonable.

Criminal history records have additional rules under AS 12.62.160 but basic arrest logs, booking records, and court case information are generally public. JPD posts daily bulletins and press releases online, which are good sources for recent criminal activity in Juneau. For archived records or specific case files, a written records request is the proper channel. JPD, the court clerk, and the DPS each have their own process depending on what type of record you need.

Cities in Juneau City and Borough

Juneau City and Borough is a unified city-borough. The main city is Juneau, which serves as Alaska's state capital. Criminal records for the borough area are handled through JPD and the Alaska Court System Juneau courthouse.

Nearby Boroughs and Areas

Juneau borders other Southeast Alaska jurisdictions. Each area has its own law enforcement coverage and court system access.