Wrangell Borough Felony Records

Felony records for Wrangell City and Borough are maintained at the Wrangell Courthouse, which houses both a Superior Court and a District Court at 215 Front Street. The Superior Court handles all felony criminal cases filed in Wrangell. You can search Wrangell felony records for free through CourtView, Alaska's public online case search system, or request certified copies directly from the courthouse. This page covers how to find criminal case information, what the courts handle, and how to get records you need.

Wrangell Felony Records: Local Court Overview

Wrangell City and Borough sits in Alaska's First Judicial District. Unlike many smaller Southeast Alaska communities, Wrangell has its own courthouse with both Superior and District Court functions. The courthouse at 215 Front Street, Wrangell, AK 99929 can be reached at (907) 874-2311 or by fax at (907) 874-2341.

The Superior Court in Wrangell handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $100,000, divorces, and appeals from the District Court. When someone is charged with a felony in Wrangell, the case stays local rather than being transferred to Juneau or another city. This is a meaningful difference compared to smaller boroughs that lack a full-service courthouse.

The District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $10,000, civil cases under $100,000, and preliminary hearings. When a felony arrest occurs in Wrangell, the initial appearance and arraignment typically happen in District Court before the case moves to the Superior Court docket.

Note: Court schedules and judge availability can change. Call the courthouse at (907) 874-2311 before traveling for a records request or hearing.

Search Wrangell Felony Cases Through CourtView

The Alaska Court System's CourtView public access portal lets you search Wrangell felony records by name, case number, or date. CourtView shows charge descriptions, case status, hearing dates, and final dispositions. Most records from the 1990s forward are searchable online. The system covers all Alaska courts, so Wrangell cases appear alongside cases from other parts of the state.

Alaska State Troopers work alongside local law enforcement throughout the First Judicial District. The image below shows the state trooper website, which is a key source for law enforcement contacts and public safety information related to Wrangell felony cases.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety site provides trooper contact information and links to criminal history and background check resources relevant to Wrangell cases.

For law enforcement questions related to Wrangell felony arrests, the Alaska State Troopers site is a useful starting point alongside the local Wrangell Police Department.

The Wrangell Court Directory on the Alaska Court System website shows the courthouse address, phone, and schedule. See the listing below for Wrangell.

Visit the Alaska Court System Wrangell court directory for current contact details and court hours for the Wrangell Borough courthouse.

Use this directory listing to confirm the courthouse address and operating hours before planning an in-person visit for records or a court appearance.

Get Certified Copies of Wrangell Criminal Records

Certified copies of Wrangell felony case records are available from the Wrangell Courthouse at 215 Front Street. You can request copies in person or by mail. The fee is $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. There is a $5 certification fee on top of that. Online payment is accepted through the Alaska Court System website.

Mail requests should include the full case number or the defendant's name and date of birth, along with payment by check or money order made payable to the Alaska Court System. Mailed requests take longer to process than in-person requests. Court forms for copy requests are at courts.alaska.gov/forms.

The CourtView portal can help you confirm a case number before making a formal copy request. Below is an image of the CourtView search interface used for Wrangell and all Alaska felony case searches.

Access the CourtView case search portal to look up Wrangell felony records by name or case number before submitting a certified copy request.

CourtView is free to use and does not require an account. Results show case summaries that include charge information and case status for Wrangell felony filings.

Note: CourtView does not include sealed records, juvenile case records, or certain confidential filings. If a case doesn't appear online, contact the courthouse directly.

Wrangell Police Department and Arrest Records

The Wrangell Police Department at 431 Front Street, phone (907) 874-3304, is the primary law enforcement agency for Wrangell City and Borough. The department makes arrests and maintains local arrest records. Fingerprinting services are available at the police department for background check purposes.

The Wrangell Jail is also located at 431 Front Street and is operated by the Wrangell Police Department. Individuals held in the Wrangell Jail can be checked through the department at (907) 874-3304. Visitation requires advance scheduling. Bond and bail procedures follow Alaska state law.

For statewide inmate searches, use VINE or call 1-800-247-9763. VINE covers Alaska Department of Corrections facilities and provides custody status updates. The Wrangell Jail handles short-term detention; individuals facing serious felony charges may be transferred to a state facility.

Arrest records in Wrangell are public records under AS 40.25.110. An arrest record does not indicate conviction. Anyone who wants to review their own criminal record should request it through the Alaska DPS background check program.

Alaska Background Checks for Wrangell Cases

The Alaska Department of Public Safety processes background checks under AS 12.62. A name-based search costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and is more comprehensive. Both types cover statewide criminal history including Wrangell felony convictions and cases from all other Alaska jurisdictions.

Submit requests through the Alaska DPS Background Check Unit online or in person. The Wrangell Police Department also offers fingerprinting services at 431 Front Street for those who need fingerprint-based checks.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry under AS 12.63.010 is available at sor.dps.alaska.gov. It includes offenders with Wrangell convictions and is updated regularly by the state.

Alaska Felony Classes and Wrangell Cases

Alaska organizes felony offenses into three classes under AS 11.81. Wrangell felony records filed at the Superior Court will reflect these classifications.

• Class A felony: Up to 99 years. Covers first-degree murder, kidnapping, and major drug trafficking.
• Class B felony: Up to 10 years. Covers robbery, sexual assault, and serious drug distribution.
• Class C felony: Up to 5 years. Covers theft above a value threshold, forgery, and some weapons offenses.
• Unclassified felonies: Sentence defined by the specific statute that creates the offense.

What appears in CourtView is the charge at the time of filing. Plea agreements and charge reductions happen regularly. Review the complete case record rather than relying only on the initial charge description. Full Alaska statutes are searchable at akleg.gov.

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