Fairbanks North Star Borough Criminal Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough felony records are held by the Alaska Court System at the Rabinowitz Courthouse in downtown Fairbanks. The borough is served by multiple law enforcement agencies including the Fairbanks Police Department, North Pole Police Department, and Alaska State Troopers. Felony cases go through Superior Court at the Rabinowitz Courthouse, and you can search them online through CourtView or request copies in person. The borough reported 2,208 crimes in 2022. This page explains how to find felony case records, get background check information, look up inmates, and use other criminal records resources in Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Rabinowitz Courthouse for Felony Records

The Rabinowitz Courthouse is the main court location for Fairbanks North Star Borough. It houses both Superior Court and District Court for the Fourth Judicial District. Superior Court has jurisdiction over all felony charges, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, probate, domestic relations, and appeals from lower courts. District Court handles misdemeanors, borough ordinance violations, small claims, civil actions up to $100,000, domestic violence matters, preliminary felony hearings, and traffic infractions.

Copy fees at the Rabinowitz Courthouse are $5.00 for the first plain copy and $3.00 for each additional document. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional certified copy. Research requests without a case number are billed at $30 per hour. Processing time for mailed or written requests averages two to four weeks. You can submit requests by email, fax at (907) 452-9330), mail, or in person. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you use CourtView on-site.

Public access to court records in Fairbanks is governed by Alaska Court Administrative Rule 37.6. Most felony records are publicly available. Sealed records, juvenile files, and some protective orders have restricted access. If you are unsure whether a record is accessible, call the clerk's office at (907) 452-9277 before visiting.

The court directory page below confirms current contact information and services for the Fairbanks Rabinowitz Courthouse.

The Alaska Court System court directory lists the Rabinowitz Courthouse location and all court services available for Fairbanks North Star Borough felony cases.

The Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Fairbanks is where all Superior Court felony cases for Fairbanks North Star Borough are filed and heard.

Search Fairbanks Felony Cases Online

CourtView is Alaska's public online case search system. It is free to use and covers all court locations statewide, including the Rabinowitz Courthouse in Fairbanks. You can search for felony cases by party name, case number, or traffic and citation number. Results can be filtered by case type, status, and date range. The system shows charges, attorney names, hearing schedules, and current case status. Use it at records.courts.alaska.gov.

Fairbanks North Star Borough cases fall under the Fourth Judicial District. Filtering by district or location in CourtView helps narrow results when searching by name alone. For a broader case search overview, the Alaska Court System provides guidance at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm. Some documents are available to view electronically. Others require an in-person visit to the Rabinowitz Courthouse. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you run CourtView searches on site without printing or paying copy fees.

The CourtView portal is the primary online tool for Fairbanks North Star Borough felony record searches.

Alaska CourtView public access covers all Fourth Judicial District felony cases filed at the Fairbanks Rabinowitz Courthouse.

The CourtView portal allows free public searches for Fairbanks North Star Borough felony cases by name or case number, with results showing charges, hearing dates, and case status.

Note: CourtView does not show sealed records. Juvenile case files and certain protective order matters are not accessible through this system regardless of search method.

Law Enforcement in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Three agencies provide law enforcement coverage in Fairbanks North Star Borough. The Fairbanks Police Department serves the city of Fairbanks. The North Pole Police Department covers the City of North Pole. Alaska State Troopers D Detachment covers rural areas, unincorporated territory, and the broader borough outside city limits. These agencies work together on major crimes and emergencies.

The Fairbanks Police Department is headquartered at 911 Cushman Street. The records and administration office is at 4501 Downtown Boulevard. Reach the non-emergency line at (907) 450-6500. The department maintains full arrest records including names, aliases, demographic info, charges, mugshots, and case numbers. Crime statistics from 2022 show 2,208 reported crimes, with 50 percent being larceny-theft. The total included 10 murders, 38 rapes, 32 robberies, 712 assaults, 134 burglaries, and 168 vehicle thefts.

The North Pole Police Department at 125 Snowman Lane handles records for its jurisdiction. Reach their non-emergency line at (907) 488-6902. Records requests can be submitted by email or in person. Their 2019 statistics show 95 offenses reported, with 80 property crimes and 16 violent crimes, including 13 assaults and 63 larceny thefts. For areas outside city limits, Alaska State Troopers D Detachment at 1979 Peger Road is the primary contact at (907) 451-5100. Trooper posts in the broader district include Cantwell, Delta Junction, Galena, Healy, Nenana, and Tok.

Criminal Background Checks in Fairbanks

The Alaska Department of Public Safety has a local office in Fairbanks at 1979 Peger Road, reachable at (907) 451-5350. This office handles background checks and criminal history requests for the Fairbanks area. Name-based criminal history checks are $20 per report. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and give more complete results. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $5 each. In-person requests require a valid government-issued photo ID. Payment is accepted as cash, check, or money order only.

You can also request background checks online through the Alaska DPS self-service portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. This covers felony and misdemeanor convictions, traffic offenses, and sex offender registry status. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation manages this database and provides records for Fairbanks North Star Borough and all areas of the state. Fingerprint-based checks are required for certain professional licenses and court-ordered verifications.

The online background check portal below is the primary state resource for criminal history requests related to Fairbanks North Star Borough.

The Alaska DPS online background check portal processes criminal history requests for Fairbanks North Star Borough and the entire state.

The Alaska DPS background check portal is the official state tool for requesting criminal history reports, including felony records for individuals connected to Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Fairbanks Correctional Center and Inmate Lookup

The Fairbanks Correctional Center at 1931 Eagan Avenue is the primary detention facility for Fairbanks North Star Borough. Individuals arrested in the borough are brought here for booking. The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and recording charge information. Call the facility at (907) 458-6700 for general inquiries.

The Alaska Department of Corrections at doc.alaska.gov runs an online inmate lookup tool. Search by name to find current detainees, their facility, and their custody status. The database covers all state-run facilities. The Alaska VINE notification system at vinelink.com also links to DOC data and lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes, including releases, transfers, or bail postings.

Bail in Alaska can be posted as cash or through a bail bondsman under Alaska state law. Pretrial release is at the judge's discretion based on charges, criminal history, and flight risk. Visitation at the Fairbanks Correctional Center requires advance scheduling and follows strict guidelines for identification and conduct.

Expungement and Record Sealing

Expungement of felony records in Fairbanks North Star Borough follows Alaska state law. The process is governed by Alaska Statute 12.62.180 and Alaska Rules of Court. Eligibility is limited. Most convictions do not qualify. Cases that may qualify include arrests that did not result in charges, dismissed cases, acquittals, set-aside convictions, pardons, and cases involving mistaken identity or false accusations.

To pursue expungement, you file a petition with the Alaska Court System. If granted, the record is sealed from public view but remains accessible to law enforcement. The Alaska Court System self-help center at courts.alaska.gov/shc has guides explaining the process. Court forms are available at courts.alaska.gov/forms. If you are unsure whether your case qualifies, consider contacting a licensed attorney in Alaska before filing a petition.

Alaska's sex offender registry at sor.dps.alaska.gov is separate from the general criminal records system. Registry listings are not subject to standard expungement rules and are governed by their own statutes under Alaska Statute 12.63.

Cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough

These cities are in Fairbanks North Star Borough and have pages on this site. Felony cases involving residents of these cities are filed at the Rabinowitz Courthouse in Fairbanks.

North Pole is another city in the borough. All criminal cases from North Pole go through the same Rabinowitz Courthouse.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These areas border or are located near Fairbanks North Star Borough. Each is served by the Alaska Court System with its own court location.