Lake and Peninsula Borough Criminal History
Criminal history records for Lake and Peninsula Borough in southwest Alaska are accessible through the Alaska Court System CourtView portal, the Department of Public Safety background check program, and the Alaska State Troopers King Salmon Post. The borough spans a vast remote region with no road connections to the rest of Alaska. Law enforcement reaches communities by small aircraft and boat. This page covers how to access criminal records, court cases, background checks, and sex offender registry data for Lake and Peninsula Borough.
Lake and Peninsula Borough Overview
Lake and Peninsula Court Records
Criminal case records for Lake and Peninsula Borough are filed with the Alaska Court System. The Alaska Court System operates a traveling court program that serves remote communities in the borough, with sessions held in various communities on a rotating schedule. You can search all Alaska court cases, including Lake and Peninsula cases, at the CourtView public access portal. Search by name, case number, or citation to find results.
Under AS 12.62.160, most criminal case records are public once they are filed with the court. For certified copies of case documents or full case file access, a written request to the appropriate clerk's office is required. The clerk can tell you which court location holds the physical record for a specific case. Cases from Lake and Peninsula Borough may be filed under various court locations depending on where they were heard.
The image below was captured from the Alaska CourtView portal, which is the official case search tool for Lake and Peninsula Borough criminal records.
CourtView covers all Alaska trial courts in a single searchable database, including cases filed for Lake and Peninsula Borough residents.
Note: Traveling court cases may be indexed under the nearest permanent court location in the CourtView system. Try the person's name rather than location if a case does not appear where expected.
State Trooper Coverage
Alaska State Troopers based at the King Salmon Post provide primary law enforcement for Lake and Peninsula Borough. King Salmon is in the Bristol Bay region and serves as the main base for trooper operations in this part of southwest Alaska. Troopers reach communities in the borough by small aircraft, boat, and snowmobile depending on the season. The King Salmon Post handles criminal investigations, warrant service, and arrests for the entire borough.
| Agency | Alaska State Troopers - King Salmon Post |
|---|---|
| Address | King Salmon Airport, King Salmon, AK 99613 |
| Phone | (907) 246-3464 |
| Website | dps.alaska.gov |
Many communities in Lake and Peninsula Borough have Village Public Safety Officers who provide day-to-day public safety coverage. VPSOs work under Alaska State Trooper supervision and are trained in basic law enforcement, emergency medical response, and fire suppression. They handle minor incidents locally and call for trooper assistance when needed. VPSO coverage varies across the borough, with some communities having active officers and others going without.
For law enforcement contact in Lake and Peninsula Borough, call the King Salmon Post directly or reach DPS dispatch. Emergency calls go to 911. The DPS website lists current contact information for troopers across the state.
The screenshot below was taken from the Alaska DPS website, the primary source for trooper contact information and criminal history access for Lake and Peninsula Borough.
The DPS website provides trooper post information, background check tools, and the sex offender registry for communities throughout Lake and Peninsula Borough.
Background Checks
Background checks for Lake and Peninsula Borough residents or anyone with an arrest history in the area go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Arrests made by State Troopers in the borough are entered into the statewide criminal history system. Name-based checks cost $20 and fingerprint-based checks cost $35. Both options are available at dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/Background/Home.
Under AS 12.62.110, individuals can access their own criminal history at any time through the DPS self-service email request portal. Third parties may request criminal history for specific purposes defined by state law. Because Lake and Peninsula Borough is remote, fingerprint submissions for a fingerprint-based check may require travel to Anchorage or another DPS office. See the DPS background check FAQ for submission options.
Sex Offender Registry
Registered sex offenders in Lake and Peninsula Borough are listed in the Alaska Sex Offender Registry. Search by name, address, or zip code at sor.dps.alaska.gov. Under AS 18.65.087, offenders must register and update their information when they move or change status. The King Salmon Trooper Post monitors compliance for offenders in the borough. Failure to register is a criminal offense. In small, remote communities, registration compliance is especially important for safety.
Alaska Public Records Rights
The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) gives the public the right to access most government records, including those from agencies covering Lake and Peninsula Borough. This includes trooper incident reports, court case files, and borough government documents. Agencies must respond to written requests and can charge reasonable fees for copying. Records involving open investigations, confidential informants, or protected personal data may be withheld.
For criminal justice records in Lake and Peninsula Borough, the main channels are: trooper reports through DPS, court records through the Alaska Court System clerk, and criminal history checks through the DPS criminal records bureau. Written requests with specific details about the record you need will get faster responses than vague inquiries. Under AS 12.62.160, full criminal history records have additional requirements beyond a standard public records request.
Inmate and Custody Information
People arrested in Lake and Peninsula Borough may be held temporarily in King Salmon or transported to correctional facilities in Dillingham, Anchorage, or elsewhere in the state. The Alaska Department of Corrections manages all state-sentenced inmates. To search for an inmate, use the Alaska inmate search tool. Enter a name to find current facility, booking date, and release information. Due to the borough's remote location, defendants are often moved to larger facilities quickly after arrest.
Communities in Lake and Peninsula Borough
Lake and Peninsula Borough includes communities such as King Salmon, Naknek, Igiugig, Iliamna, Kokhanok, Levelock, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth, Togiak, and others. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All criminal cases go through the Alaska Court System and the State Troopers King Salmon Post.
Nearby Boroughs and Areas
Lake and Peninsula Borough is adjacent to several other southwest Alaska jurisdictions. Each has its own law enforcement and court records access.