Alaska Jail Records

Here are the key points about accessing jail and inmate records in Alaska:

1. The Alaska Department of Corrections oversees the state’s prisons and offers online tools to find inmates.

2. The main ways to search for inmate information in Alaska are:

   • Using the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system online or by calling 1-800-247-9763. This allows searching by inmate name or ID number and provides current location and tentative release date information.

   • Contacting the DOC directly at 907-465-4652 for inmate information.

   • Submitting a public records request form to the DOC for more detailed inmate records.

3. The VINE system also allows registering for automated notifications about an inmate’s status changes like release, transfer, escape, etc.

4. For more comprehensive criminal history information, the Alaska Department of Public Safety offers background checks for a fee:

   • Name-based checks cost $20
   • Fingerprint-based checks cost $35

5. Individual correctional facilities may also provide ways to access inmate information by contacting them directly.

6. Court records related to criminal cases can be searched through Alaska’s online CourtView system.

7. Local police departments and jails may have their own inmate search tools or procedures for requesting records.

8. Access to some inmate records may be restricted due to privacy laws or ongoing investigations. The full contents of an inmate’s file are not publicly available.

9. Victims have special rights to certain inmate information and notifications through the VINE system.

10. Official, complete criminal history reports must be obtained through the Department of Public Safety rather than individual facilities.

Links:

• Alaska Court Records
• Alaska Department of Public Safety – Background Checks
• Alaska Public Safety Certification Links
• Alaska Administrative Code – Prisoner Records
• Alaska Courts – Search Cases
• Alaska Law Help – VINElink