Ketchikan Gateway Borough Criminal Records

Criminal history records for Ketchikan Gateway Borough in Southeast Alaska are accessible through the Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, the Alaska Court System, and the Department of Public Safety. Ketchikan sits on Revillagigedo Island and is the region's largest city. Local police maintain arrest records, handle report requests, and coordinate with state agencies on criminal investigations. This page covers how to request police reports, search court cases, run background checks, and access public records in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Ketchikan Court Records

Court records for Ketchikan Gateway Borough are in the Alaska Court System and searchable at the CourtView public access portal. This free online tool lets you search cases by name, case number, or citation number. Results show charges, case status, filing dates, and hearing information. Public terminals are also available inside the Ketchikan courthouse for in-person searches.

The Ketchikan courthouse handles all criminal case filings for the borough. Under AS 12.62.160, most criminal case records are open to the public once filed with the court. The clerk's office can provide certified copies of case documents. For older cases or full case files, a written request to the clerk is the best approach. The courthouse is at 415 Mission Street in Ketchikan.

Ketchikan Police Department Records

The Ketchikan Police Department handles arrest records and incident reports for the city of Ketchikan. Records requests require a completed Report Request Form. The form can be faxed, mailed, or delivered in person to the police department at 361 Main Street. A fee may apply depending on the type and length of the report. Fingerprinting services are also available at KPD for people who need prints for background check submissions.

When you fill out a report request, include the date of the incident, your name, address, phone, and email. You must state your involvement in the incident. List the case number if you have it, the location of the incident, and the type of report you need (incident, accident, or other). Your signature is required on the form before the department processes the request. All requests are handled during business hours.

Filing a Police Report Online

Ketchikan Police offer online report filing for non-emergency incidents at ketchikan.gov/FileAPoliceReport. This option is for reporting crimes that have already occurred and do not require an immediate police response. It is not for emergencies. Do not use it for crimes in progress, incidents with injuries, or situations where someone is in danger.

The screenshot below was taken from the Ketchikan PD's online report filing page, which is the city's official tool for non-emergency incident reports.

Use the online form at ketchikan.gov/FileAPoliceReport for qualifying non-emergency reports in Ketchikan.

Domestic violence incidents do not qualify for online filing. An officer must respond in person to domestic violence calls. Making a false police report is a crime under Alaska law. If you submit an online report and do not receive a follow-up call within 12 hours, call the non-emergency line at (907) 225-6631. The Ketchikan PD also offers several other forms at the police forms portal, including an Employee Conduct Form and a Parking Appeal Form.

State Troopers and Corrections

Alaska State Troopers at the Ketchikan Post handle law enforcement for the broader borough area outside city limits. Troopers investigate major crimes, assist KPD when needed, and cover the areas of Ketchikan Gateway Borough not served by city police. The Ketchikan Post is part of C Detachment.

Ketchikan Correctional Center is the primary detention facility for the borough. It holds pre-trial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates. The facility is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections. For longer sentences, inmates may be transferred to other Alaska correctional facilities. To find an inmate in the state corrections system, use the Alaska inmate search tool.

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Clerk is located at 1900 First Avenue, Suite 115, Ketchikan, AK 99901. The clerk handles borough-level records requests that are separate from police department or court system records. For city-level public records, the City of Ketchikan Public Records portal at ketchikan.gov/PublicRecords handles most non-police requests through an online form.

Background Checks

Background checks for Ketchikan Gateway Borough are processed through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The statewide criminal history database includes arrests from KPD and Alaska State Troopers in the borough. Name-based checks cost $20 and fingerprint-based checks cost $35. Submit your request at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/Background/Home.

Under AS 12.62.110, criminal history data is available to the public in limited form. Full conviction data requires a formal request. Individuals can check their own records through the DPS self-service email portal. For questions about what shows on a check and how to dispute errors, see the DPS background check FAQ.

Public Records in Ketchikan

The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) covers records held by city, borough, and state agencies in Ketchikan. Most records are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies must respond to written requests within a reasonable time. They can charge fees for research and copying but must provide access.

For Ketchikan police records, use the KPD Report Request Form or submit a request through the public records portal. For court records, use CourtView or contact the Ketchikan courthouse clerk. Borough records go through the Borough Clerk. Each agency has its own process and form. Criminal history records under AS 12.62.160 have stricter access rules than general public records, but basic arrest logs and court case data are available to anyone.

Sex Offender Registry

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry lists all registered offenders in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Search by name, address, or zip code at sor.dps.alaska.gov. Under AS 18.65.087, offenders must register and keep their information current. KPD and State Troopers monitor compliance in the borough. Non-compliance is a separate criminal offense under Alaska law.

Cities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

The main city in the borough is Ketchikan. It has a dedicated page on this site with more detail on local law enforcement and records access.

Nearby Boroughs and Areas

Ketchikan Gateway Borough borders other Southeast Alaska jurisdictions. Each has separate court access and law enforcement coverage.