Here are the key points about accessing jail and inmate records in Alaska:
-
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) manages the state’s correctional facilities and provides online tools for inmate searches.
-
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.
-
-
The VINE system also allows registering for automated notifications about an inmate’s status changes like release, transfer, escape, etc.
-
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
-
Individual correctional facilities may also provide ways to access inmate information by contacting them directly.
-
Court records related to criminal cases can be searched through Alaska’s online CourtView system.
-
Local police departments and jails may have their own inmate search tools or procedures for requesting records.
-
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.
-
Victims have special rights to certain inmate information and notifications through the VINE system.
-
Official, complete criminal history reports must be obtained through the Department of Public Safety rather than individual facilities.
Links: