Alaska Criminal Records at a Glance
Alaska criminal records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS administers the Criminal History Background Check program and maintains the state criminal history repository. Court records are searchable through CourtView, the Alaska Court System online case search tool. The Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registry provides public access
1Alaska Statewide Criminal Search Resources
The Alaska Court System states directly: “A search of court case records on this website is NOT a criminal history records check.” CourtView is a case index, it does not contain all criminal records and should not be treated as a comprehensive background check.
- Alaska DPS, Criminal History Background Checkbackgroundcheck.dps.alaska.govRequest a copy of criminal history stored by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Alaska Criminal History Reports cost $20 for the initial report.
- Alaska Department of Public Safetydps.alaska.govOfficial DPS portal. Background checks, missing persons clearinghouse, sex offender registry, Alaska State Troopers, and public safety services.
- Alaska Court System, Search Cases (CourtView)courts.alaska.govSearch Alaska court case records online through CourtView. Note: a CourtView search is not a criminal history records check.
- CourtView Online Informationcourts.alaska.govDetailed information about using CourtView to search Alaska court records by name, case number, or case type including wills and probate.
- Alaska Sex Offender and Child Kidnapper Registrysor.dps.alaska.govPublic registry of sex offenders and child kidnappers registered in Alaska. Search by name, address, zip code, city, or registration status.
- Alaska VINELink, Offender Search and Notificationvinelink.vineapps.comSearch for offenders in Alaska custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.
- Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatchdailydispatch.dps.alaska.govDaily press releases from the Alaska State Troopers covering arrests, incidents, and public safety operations statewide.
- Alaska Court System Homecourts.alaska.govOfficial Alaska Court System portal. Access court locations, forms, jury service, self-help resources, and administrative information.
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Alaska's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Alaska state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The Department of Justice's single national search across every state, territory, and tribal registry. Authoritative for offender status but does not include every historical conviction.
https://www.nsopw.gov/ (nsopw.gov)
How to request your own FBI rap sheet (CJIS Identity History Summary) under Title 28 CFR § 16.30, 16.34. $18 fee, fingerprint submission required.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/need-an-fbi-service-or-more-information/identity-history-summary-checks (fbi.gov)
The FBI's aggregate crime statistics program. Useful for context on offense frequency but not a record of individual persons.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/ (ucr.fbi.gov)
Alaska Criminal Records, FAQ
Is there a single nationwide criminal record search?
No public one. The FBI's Interstate Identification Index (III) is nationwide but is only accessible to law enforcement agencies and approved employers under Public Law 92-544. Individuals can order their own rap sheet through the CJIS Identity History Summary service.
What is the difference between state and FBI record checks?
A state check searches one state's conviction database. The FBI III check searches every state that participates in III. Both are fingerprint-based.
Can arrests without conviction appear on a background check?
Yes, on some. State BCI responses vary, a few states return arrests without disposition for up to seven years, others redact non-conviction arrests. The FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681c) caps non-conviction arrests on consumer reports at 7 years.
How long does an expungement take?
It is a court process governed by state statute, typically 60 - 180 days from petition to order, plus another 60 - 90 days for agency updates.