Matanuska-Susitna Borough Felony Records
Matanuska-Susitna Borough felony records are filed and maintained at the Palmer Superior Court, which serves as the felony court for the entire Mat-Su region. The borough is the fastest-growing in Alaska and covers a large area north of Anchorage that includes the cities of Wasilla and Palmer. Searching for felony records here means using CourtView for online case lookups, contacting the Palmer court clerk for document copies, or reaching out to the Wasilla Police Department, Palmer Police Department, or Alaska State Troopers Palmer Post for arrest records and criminal history information. This guide walks you through each official access point.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Overview
Palmer Superior and District Court
The Palmer Courthouse at 435 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645 houses both the Superior Court and the District Court for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1960, Palmer, AK 99645. The main phone is (907) 746-8181, fax (907) 746-8152, and copy requests can be emailed to 3PACopyRequests@akcourts.gov. This court handles all felony criminal cases for the Mat-Su region, along with civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations and probate cases, and appeals from the District Court.
The District Court shares the Palmer building and covers misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings. In-person records requests are accepted at the clerk's window during business hours. Copy fees at Palmer are $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional document. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional certified copy. A research fee of $30 per hour applies for requests that do not include a case number.
Palmer is one of the busier court locations in Alaska due to the borough's population size. Having the defendant's full name, an approximate case date, or a case number will significantly cut down on clerk research time. The Alaska courts directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir confirms current hours and any schedule changes for the Palmer location.
The Alaska courts directory is at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir and lists the Palmer Courthouse contact details and current operating hours for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough court location.
The directory confirms the Palmer court's schedule, phone numbers, fax, and the copy request email for Matanuska-Susitna Borough felony case records.
CourtView Online Case Search
CourtView is the Alaska Court System's free public access portal. It covers criminal cases from all Alaska courts, including Palmer. Search by a defendant's name, case number, or citation number. Results display case title, charges, case type, status, docket entries, hearing dates, and judge assignments. For Mat-Su felony records, selecting Palmer as the court location speeds up results, though leaving the location blank will search the entire state at once.
The right to access court records in Alaska is grounded in Alaska Statute 40.25.110 through 40.25.120. Alaska Court Administrative Rule 37.5 applies this presumption of access to court case files. Cases that are sealed, involve active juvenile proceedings, or contain protected domestic violence records are excluded from public view. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the online system. Written requests to the Palmer clerk are the right approach for older Mat-Su felony records.
Note: CourtView provides case-level data at no charge. Actual document copies and certified records require a formal request to the Palmer court clerk with the applicable fees.
Access CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov to search Matanuska-Susitna Borough felony cases filed at the Palmer Superior Court.
CourtView shows docket entries, hearing dates, charge details, and case status for Mat-Su felony cases and all other court matters filed across Alaska.
Wasilla Police Department Public Records
The Wasilla Police Department is located at 801 N Wasilla-Fishhook Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654. The main phone is (907) 352-5401, fax (907) 357-7877, and general email is wpdadmin@cityofwasilla.gov. The records custodian handles specific records requests at (907) 352-5427. The department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and police reports for matters occurring within Wasilla city limits. Public records requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email.
A Public Records Request Form is available online at cityofwasilla.gov/375/Public-Records. Include a case number if you have one. If not, include the approximate date, time, and location of the incident. Crime statistics and compiled information are available through the records custodian. Active investigation records are not subject to disclosure. Arrest records for incidents outside city limits are handled by the Alaska State Troopers rather than by the Wasilla PD.
The Wasilla Police Department public records page at cityofwasilla.gov/375/Public-Records provides the request form and submission instructions for police report and arrest record requests.
The Wasilla PD records page lists submission options, what to include in a request, and how to reach the records custodian for case-specific inquiries.
Palmer Police Department and State Troopers
The Palmer Police Department serves the City of Palmer from 423 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645. The main phone is (907) 745-4811. Records requests can be emailed to records@palmerpolice.com. The Palmer PD maintains arrest records and incident reports for city-limit matters. A police blotter is published regularly. For incidents outside city limits, the Alaska State Troopers Palmer Post at 1980 Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-2131, handles law enforcement across the broader borough. The Troopers cover unincorporated areas of the Mat-Su region and handle major criminal investigations throughout the borough.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety at dps.alaska.gov oversees the Troopers and provides statewide contact information. Arrest records held by the Troopers can be requested through the DPS Criminal Records Bureau in Anchorage. Criminal history checks covering Mat-Su residents are available online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov with fees of $20 for name-based and $35 for fingerprint-based searches.
Correctional Facilities Serving Mat-Su
Two correctional facilities serve Matanuska-Susitna Borough directly. The Palmer Correctional Center is a state-operated sentenced-inmate facility at Mile 58 of the Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-5054. It houses sentenced inmates and provides various programs and services. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-0943, houses pre-trial detainees from the borough and surrounding areas. Both facilities are operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Inmate records and current facility assignments for people in state custody are searchable through the Alaska Department of Corrections at doc.alaska.gov. The VINE service at vinelink.com provides round-the-clock custody status checks and automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. VINE is free to use and available in both English and Spanish. It covers individuals held at both the Palmer Correctional Center and the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.
The Palmer Correctional Center information page is at doc.alaska.gov/institutions/palmer. The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility details are at doc.alaska.gov/institutions/matsu. Both pages include facility contact information and general guidance for families and others seeking inmate information.
Alaska Felony Laws and Mat-Su Records
Alaska classifies felony offenses under Title 11 of the Alaska Statutes. The tiers are unclassified felonies, Class A (up to 20 years), Class B (up to 10 years), and Class C (up to 5 years). Sentencing is governed by the presumptive framework in AS 12.55. Prior felony convictions raise the presumptive sentencing range substantially. Judges have limited discretion to depart from presumptive ranges and must state reasons on the record when they do.
Alaska does not have a general expungement law for adult felony convictions. Once convicted, the record remains visible in CourtView, DPS background checks, and the DOC inmate database. A conviction set-aside under AS 12.55.085 reflects completion of sentencing conditions but does not remove the record from public access. The sex offender registry at sor.dps.alaska.gov covers Mat-Su residents required to register under AS 12.63.
Victims of felony crimes in Mat-Su can learn about their rights through the Alaska Office of Victims' Rights at ovr.akleg.gov. The Alaska Court Self-Help Center at courts.alaska.gov/shc provides resources for people handling records requests or court matters without legal counsel. Court forms are available for download at courts.alaska.gov/forms.
Cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Several communities in Mat-Su have enough residents to qualify for their own records pages. Felony cases for all of these locations are filed at the Palmer Superior Court. Click any city link below to find records information specific to that community.
Nearby Boroughs
Matanuska-Susitna Borough borders several other Alaska boroughs and census areas. Each has its own court location and law enforcement structure. Understanding the correct jurisdiction helps when searching for cases that may involve multiple areas.