Wasilla Felony Records

Wasilla is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and felony records tied to the city are accessible through multiple official channels. The Palmer courthouse handles all felony filings for Wasilla under the Third Judicial District, and Alaska's free CourtView public access portal lets you search Wasilla felony records online at any time. The Wasilla Police Department also maintains its own records for incidents within city limits. This page explains how to find criminal case records, who to contact, and what tools are available for accessing Wasilla felony and criminal case data.

Wasilla Police Department Records

The Wasilla Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for crimes that occur within Wasilla city limits. The department's public records page at cityofwasilla.gov gives residents and the public a way to request police reports, incident records, and crime statistics. The department is located at 801 N Wasilla-Fishhook Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654. You can call the main line at (907) 352-5401, fax at (907) 357-7877, or email wpdadmin@cityofwasilla.gov. For records specifically, the Records Custodian is at (907) 352-5427.

A Public Records Request Form is available as a PDF on the Wasilla PD website. You can submit a completed form in person, by mail, or by email. If you have a case number, include it. If not, provide the date, time, and location of the incident so staff can identify the right file. Wasilla PD records cover incidents handled by city officers, which may feed into felony cases filed at the Palmer courthouse if the evidence warrants a felony charge.

The Wasilla Police Department records page shown below is where you submit public records requests for incident reports and criminal case documents originating within Wasilla city limits.

Requests submitted through the Wasilla PD records portal are processed by the Records Custodian, who can also provide compiled crime statistics for the Wasilla area.

CourtView and Palmer Courthouse Felony Records

All felony charges in Wasilla are filed at the Palmer Superior Court, which is located at 435 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645. The phone is (907) 746-8181. The Superior Court handles all Class A, B, and C felonies, as well as unclassified felonies, under the Third Judicial District. District Court at the same address handles misdemeanors and civil cases below $100,000.

CourtView is the free online tool for searching Wasilla felony case records. You can access it at records.courts.alaska.gov. Search by defendant name, case number, or date. Filter by the Third District to get results tied to the Palmer area. CourtView returns case type, charge class, hearing schedule, and disposition. It covers active cases as well as closed ones. Some older paper records may not appear in the system, but most cases from recent decades are online.

The Palmer Courts directory page from the Alaska Court System is shown below, providing access to courthouse details, judge listings, and case search tools for Wasilla felony records.

Use the courts directory to confirm courthouse hours, find the right department for your request, and access links to CourtView and other case search tools.

Court Record Copy Fees

Fees for getting physical copies of Wasilla felony case records from the Palmer courthouse are set by state policy. Plain copies cost $5 for the first document and $3 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $10 for the first document and $3 for each page after that. Small claims cases in Wasilla can cover disputes up to $10,000 and are handled at the District Court level.

If you only need to confirm a case exists, CourtView is free and covers most of what you need. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, visit the Palmer courthouse in person or mail a written request. Court forms for record requests are at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Include a check or money order for the estimated fee when sending a mail request.

Note: CourtView case data is free and publicly available. Fees only apply when you request physical copies or certified documents directly from the Palmer courthouse.

Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and Inmate Lookup

People arrested in Wasilla on felony charges are often held at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer. The facility is located at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645. The main phone is (907) 745-0943, and the fax is (907) 746-0501. The facility is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections, and more information is available at doc.alaska.gov.

You can look up whether someone is currently held at this or any other Alaska facility through VINE. Access it at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. VINE also lets you set up alerts for custody changes, including releases, transfers, and escapes. Visitation scheduling and bail and bond procedures for the Mat-Su facility can be handled through the DOC directly.

For cases that result in a state prison sentence, the Alaska Department of Corrections tracks all inmates across the system. The DOC inmate locator covers people serving time at facilities statewide, not just the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.

Alaska Felony Classes and Criminal Law

Felony offenses in Alaska are classified under AS 11.81. Class A felonies carry the stiffest sentences, up to 99 years for the most serious crimes. Class B and Class C felonies carry progressively shorter terms. Unclassified felonies like murder or certain sexual offenses carry mandatory minimum sentences set in their own statutes. When you find a Wasilla felony record in CourtView, the charge listing will show which class applies.

Criminal history access is regulated under AS 12.62. Conviction records are generally public. Arrest records without a conviction have more restrictions. If you need a formal criminal history report on someone rather than a CourtView case lookup, the Alaska Department of Public Safety runs a background check service at dps.alaska.gov. Name-based checks cost $20, and fingerprint-based checks cost $35.

Sex Offender Registry and Background Checks

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Department of Public Safety under AS 12.63.010. You can search for registered offenders in the Wasilla area by name or address at sor.dps.alaska.gov. Each entry shows the offense, a photo, and the current address. Registration is required for qualifying sex offense convictions, and the registry is updated when registrants move or change status.

The DPS also runs an online background check portal for self-checks and general criminal history requests. You can start at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. This service is separate from the CourtView case search and returns a compiled criminal history rather than individual case records.

• CourtView: free at records.courts.alaska.gov
• Court copies: $5 first page, $3 each additional
• Certified copies: $10 first page, $3 each additional
• DPS name background check: $20
• DPS fingerprint background check: $35
• Sex offender registry: free at sor.dps.alaska.gov
• VINE inmate lookup: free at vinelink.com or 1-800-247-9763

Court Self-Help and Alaska Statutes

The Alaska Court System self-help center at courts.alaska.gov/shc is a good resource if you are navigating the felony records process without an attorney. The site explains records access rules, how to request documents, and what different case statuses mean. Court forms for records requests, subpoenas, and other legal filings are at courts.alaska.gov/forms.

Alaska statutes are available in full at akleg.gov. If you see a charge in a Wasilla felony record and want to understand what it means, you can look up the statute directly. The statutes are free to access and searchable by title, chapter, or section number.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Wasilla is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough along with several other communities that use the Palmer courthouse for felony matters. Felony records for all of these locations are searchable through CourtView under the Third Judicial District.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Records

Wasilla is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The borough page covers courthouse details, borough agency contacts, and additional search tools for criminal and felony records across the entire Mat-Su area.