Valdez Felony Records

Valdez is a city in Southcentral Alaska within the Chugach Census Area, and all felony records for the area are processed through the Third Judicial District courthouse at 500 Water Street. If you need to search Valdez felony records, the Alaska CourtView portal provides free public access to case filings, charge details, and case outcomes. This guide covers the Valdez courthouse, local police contacts, how to get certified criminal history records, and the state tools available for accessing felony case data from Valdez.

Valdez Felony Records at the Courthouse

The Valdez Courthouse at 500 Water Street (P.O. Box 898, Valdez AK 99574) handles all Superior and District Court services for the Third Judicial District in this area. This includes all felony criminal cases filed in Valdez. The clerk's office number is (907) 424-7312. You can request certified copies of case documents in person or by mail. Copies cost $5 for the first page and $0.25 per additional page.

The image below comes from the Alaska Courts directory for Valdez, which lists the courthouse contact details and confirms the location is active for Superior and District Court filings.

This directory entry confirms the Valdez courthouse as the court of record for all criminal cases in the Chugach Census Area. If you need to pull a physical file or appear for a hearing, this is the location to contact.

Felony charges in Valdez are classified under AS 11.81. Class A felonies carry the most serious penalties. Class B and C felonies are also filed here and are fully searchable through Alaska CourtView.

Search Valdez Felony Cases on CourtView

The fastest way to find Valdez felony records is through CourtView, Alaska's free public court search system. CourtView is available online at no cost and requires no account to use. Search by the defendant's name or a case number to see charge details, filing dates, court events, and dispositions. Filter results to the Valdez courthouse or Third Judicial District to narrow your search to local cases.

CourtView pulls data directly from the court filing system, so results reflect the current status of each case. If a felony case was filed in Valdez, it will appear in CourtView. Cases with active warrants, pending hearings, or recent convictions are all visible. CourtView does not include sealed records or cases that a court has restricted from public view.

The court system's main search page at courts.alaska.gov also links to CourtView and other case search tools. That page is a good starting point if you are looking for more than just CourtView results.

Note: Valdez is isolated geographically, so phone and online access to court records is especially important for people who cannot visit the courthouse in person.

Valdez Police Department

The Valdez Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Their address is 212 Meals Avenue, Valdez AK 99686, and their non-emergency line is (907) 835-4563. When a felony occurs in Valdez, VPD takes the report, makes arrests, and submits case materials to the prosecutor's office. Once charges are formally filed, the case becomes part of the public court record visible in CourtView.

The Valdez Police Department handles a wide range of felony cases including assaults, drug offenses, and property crimes. If you need a copy of a police report connected to a felony case, contact VPD directly. They will advise on the proper request process for reports generated by their department. Police reports themselves are generally not public record in Alaska, but the court filings that result from an arrest are.

Valdez sits on Prince William Sound and sees a range of criminal activity tied to its port operations and seasonal population. Felony cases involving crimes on the water or in port areas may involve other agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard or Alaska State Troopers in addition to local VPD. All such cases will still be filed in Valdez court and appear in CourtView.

Alaska State Background Checks

Certified criminal history records for Valdez felony convictions are available through the Alaska DPS background check portal. A name-based search costs $20 and covers all felony convictions statewide, including those from the Valdez courthouse. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and is more accurate for individuals with common names.

The DPS self-service email request system lets you submit a name-based check online and receive results electronically. This is a practical option for people requesting records on themselves or for authorized parties who need documentation without visiting a DPS office. Results include all felony convictions on file with the state, and any Valdez case with a final disposition will be included.

• Name check: $20 through DPS portal or self-service email request
• Fingerprint check: $35, available at DPS offices
• CourtView: free, search by name or case number
• Valdez court clerk: (907) 424-7312, 500 Water Street
• Valdez Police Department: (907) 835-4563

Sex Offender Registry in Valdez

Alaska law under AS 12.63.010 requires anyone convicted of a qualifying felony sex offense to register publicly. The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, address, or zip code and is maintained by DPS. Registered offenders in Valdez will appear under Valdez addresses. The registry shows the offense type, conviction date, registration status, and a photo if available.

VINE and Victim Services

Victims of felony crimes in Valdez can sign up for VINE notifications to track custody status changes. VINELink sends alerts by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. Calls to 1-800-247-9763 also reach the VINE service. Registration is free. This is a practical tool for victims in Valdez who want to be informed without having to call the jail or courthouse repeatedly.

Self-Help and Court Forms

The Alaska Court Self-Help Center provides guides for people who need to understand their court records or respond to a court notice. Downloadable forms are at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Alaska's public records access statute, AS 40.25.110, gives the public the right to view most government records. Criminal history access rules are under AS 12.62. The Valdez clerk at (907) 424-7312 can answer questions about specific case documents during business hours.

Nearby Cities

Valdez is one of the more remote cities in Southcentral Alaska. There are no other qualifying cities nearby with pages in this directory.

Chugach Census Area Records

All Valdez felony cases are part of the Chugach Census Area court system. The census area page covers the broader records landscape for this region, including courthouse details and how to access criminal case data for areas beyond Valdez city limits.