Kodiak Island Borough Felony Records
Kodiak Island Borough felony records are filed through the Alaska Court System and kept at the Kodiak Courthouse, which serves both Superior and District Court functions for this island borough. Searching for felony records here means using the CourtView public access portal, contacting the Kodiak court clerk directly, or reaching out to the Kodiak Police Department and Alaska State Troopers for arrest and criminal history details. Most records are open to the public under state law, and this page walks through every step of the process so you know where to look and what to expect.
Kodiak Island Borough Overview
Kodiak Superior and District Court
The Kodiak Courthouse at 204 Mission Road, Room 101, Kodiak, AK 99615 houses both the Superior Court and the District Court for Kodiak Island Borough. Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 769, Kodiak, AK 99615. The main phone number is (907) 486-1600, and the fax is (907) 486-1611. The Superior Court has full felony jurisdiction, which means all felony cases arising within the borough are filed and heard here rather than routed to a larger city. That makes Kodiak one of the few island communities in Alaska with its own full-service felony court.
The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations and divorce, probate, and appeals from the District Court. The District Court covers misdemeanors, civil claims up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings in felony matters. Both courts operate from the same building, and the clerk's office serves both. In-person records requests are accepted during business hours. Standard copy fees apply: $2.50 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 for each certified document plus the per-page fee.
If you do not have a case number, the court may charge a research fee of $30 per hour. Having the defendant's full name and an approximate date of the offense will speed things up. Walk-in requests are handled at the clerk's window, and mail requests can be sent to the mailing address above.
The Alaska Courts directory is at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir, where you can confirm the current hours and clerk contact for the Kodiak location.
The directory shows hours, addresses, and contact numbers for the Kodiak Superior and District Court and other Alaska court locations.
Search Kodiak Felony Records Online
CourtView is the statewide public portal run by the Alaska Court System. It is free to use and covers cases from all Alaska courts, including the Kodiak Superior Court. You can search by a person's name, a case number, or a citation number. Results display case title, filing date, charges, court events, and assigned judges. For Kodiak Island Borough felony records, select Kodiak as the court location or leave it blank to search all courts at once. The system works best when you use an exact name spelling.
Public access to court records is grounded in Alaska Statute 40.25.110 through 40.25.120. These statutes create a general right of public access to government records, including court filings. Alaska Court Administrative Rule 37.5 extends that presumption to court case records specifically. Exceptions cover sealed proceedings, active juvenile matters, and some domestic violence filings. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the online database. For older Kodiak felony records, a written request to the clerk at the courthouse is the right approach.
Access the CourtView public access portal at records.courts.alaska.gov to search felony cases filed in Kodiak Island Borough.
CourtView provides free case lookup by name or case number, showing docket entries, charge details, and hearing schedules for all Alaska court locations including Kodiak.
Kodiak Police Department Records
The Kodiak Police Department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency for the City of Kodiak. The department is located at 2160 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615, and can be reached at (907) 486-8000. In addition to patrol and emergency response, the department maintains records of arrests, incident reports, and police activity within city limits. Records requests can be submitted in person at the department during regular business hours.
Police reports and incident reports are available upon request for matters that are not part of an active investigation. The department operates the Kodiak Jail at the same address for short-term holding. Individuals who are sentenced or face longer-term detention are transferred to state correctional facilities. The Alaska Department of Corrections at doc.alaska.gov tracks the facility assignment of all inmates in state custody. For victim notification services, VINE at vinelink.com provides real-time custody status updates.
Alaska State Troopers also maintain a post in Kodiak at (907) 486-8000, providing additional coverage throughout the borough and surrounding island areas. The Troopers handle criminal investigations in areas outside city limits and coordinate with the Kodiak PD on major cases.
Criminal History Background Checks
The Alaska Department of Public Safety processes criminal history background checks for all residents, including those connected to Kodiak Island Borough. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, reachable at (907) 269-5767. Walk-in hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A name-based check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and is more thorough because it matches biometric data rather than name spelling alone. You can start a self-service request online through the DPS portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. Mail-in requests require a completed request form, two forms of identification, and payment. Fingerprint-based mail-in requests use the FBI's FD-258 fingerprint card. Results cover Alaska state felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, and pending charges.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety online background check portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov lets you submit a self-service criminal history request from any location.
The portal walks you through the process of requesting a name-based or fingerprint-based criminal history report for individuals connected to Kodiak or any other Alaska location.
Alaska State Felony Laws and Statutes
Alaska classifies felonies into five categories under Alaska Statute Title 11. Unclassified felonies carry the most severe penalties, including life imprisonment in some cases. Class A felonies carry up to 20 years. Class B felonies carry up to 10 years. Class C felonies carry up to 5 years. Each level has its own sentencing ranges, and prior convictions can raise the applicable range significantly under Alaska's presumptive sentencing framework.
Felony records in Alaska are permanent unless a conviction is set aside under AS 12.55.085. A set-aside does not erase the record but changes its status to reflect that the defendant fulfilled all sentencing conditions. It is not the same as an expungement. Alaska does not have a general expungement law for adult felony convictions. Once a felony conviction is on record, it remains visible in CourtView, background check results, and the Department of Corrections inmate database unless a court specifically seals it, which is rare in Alaska.
The sex offender registry maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety is searchable at sor.dps.alaska.gov. Registration requirements for sex offenders are set out under AS 12.63. Individuals convicted of certain felony sex offenses must register for life; others register for 15 years.
Note: The Alaska Office of Victims' Rights at ovr.akleg.gov provides support to crime victims navigating the court process, including access to hearing notices and the right to be heard at sentencing.
Self-Help and Court Resources
The Alaska Court System Self-Help Center at courts.alaska.gov/shc provides guides and forms for people handling court matters on their own. This includes information on filing requests, responding to charges, and understanding case timelines. The forms library at courts.alaska.gov/forms offers downloadable documents for records requests and other court processes. Both resources are free and do not require an attorney to use.
For those searching for a Kodiak felony case without a specific case number, start with CourtView using the defendant's name. If the case does not appear, contact the Kodiak court clerk at (907) 486-1600 and ask whether the matter was filed in a different district. Felony charges can sometimes be transferred between districts if jurisdiction is disputed or if a defendant was arrested in one location but the offense occurred in another.
Cities in Kodiak Island Borough
The City of Kodiak is the primary population center in the borough and the only city with its own records page. Felony cases involving Kodiak residents are filed at the Kodiak Courthouse, which serves the entire borough.
Nearby Boroughs
Kodiak Island Borough sits within the Third Judicial District alongside several neighboring regions. Each has its own court arrangements and local law enforcement. Knowing the correct jurisdiction helps when searching for felony records connected to cases that may span multiple areas.