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Alaska Inmate Search

Find inmates in Alaska state prisons and county jails. Search the official Alaska DOC inmate locator, county jail rosters, and custody status databases.

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Alaska judgments and liens public information. Court look up sources, e-forms and self help tools. UCC searches by an individual or attorneys. Link to information for defaults, recovery, default, cases and files that can show civil judgments.

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Prison Population
~4,500
Facility Types
Correctional Centers, Community Residential Centers
How-To Guide
How to Search for an Inmate in Alaska

Use these steps to locate someone in a Alaska state prison or county jail.

1
Use the Alaska DOC Online Locator

Visit the official Alaska DOC website and navigate to the inmate search tool. You can search by first name, last name, or DOC number. Results show facility location, custody level, and projected release date.

2
Search County Jail Rosters

If the person was recently arrested or awaiting trial, they may be held at a Alaska county jail. Most Alaska county sheriffs publish online jail rosters searchable by name. Visit the county sheriff's website for the county where the arrest occurred.

3
Search the Federal BOP Locator

For individuals sentenced to federal crimes, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. Federal inmates are held in separate facilities from state prisoners.

4
Register for Victim Notification (VINE)

The VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system notifies registered victims when an inmate's custody status changes. Register at VINELink.com or through the Alaska VINE program.

Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska Inmate Search FAQ
Is the Alaska inmate search free?

Yes. The Alaska DOC official inmate locator is free to use online. County jail roster searches are also typically free. Third-party aggregate sites may charge fees but are not official sources.

What information can I find in the Alaska inmate search?

The Alaska DOC locator typically shows full name, DOC ID number, current facility, custody level, offense(s), sentence length, earliest release date, and sometimes a photo. County jails may show booking date, charges, and bond amount.

What if the person isn't found in the Alaska search?

If you can't find someone, they may be: held in a county jail not linked to the state system; held in a federal facility (check BOP); recently released or transferred; or the name may be spelled differently. Try searching with partial names or alternate spellings. You can also call the Alaska DOC directly.

Search Tips
  • Use legal name, not nickname
  • Try partial last name if unsure
  • DOC ID gives most accurate result
  • Check county jail if recently arrested
  • Federal offenses: use BOP locator
NoteThis tool searches publicly available government records. Data reflects official Alaska DOC information and may have up to 24-hour delays.
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