Wrangell, Alaska Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Wrangell, Alaska, you will be transported to the Wrangell Petersburg Correctional Center for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Wrangell Petersburg District Court. Under Alaska law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Wrangell Petersburg County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://www.doc.alaska.gov/ois/ where you can look up current detainees.

The Wrangell School District is part of the Southeast Island School District, which serves the communities of Wrangell, Petersburg, Kake, and Tenakee Springs. According to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the district's overall performance score for the 2018-2019 school year was a 4.3 out of 10. The district's scores for student achievement, student growth, and closing the achievement gap were all below the state average.

According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the total number of reported crimes in Wrangell, Alaska in 2019 was 545. Of those, there were 4 violent crimes, including 1 murder, 1 rape, 1 robbery, and 1 aggravated assault. There were also 541 property crimes, including 4 burglaries, 535 larcenies, and 2 motor vehicle thefts.

The Wrangell Public Library in Wrangell Petersburg County, Alaska provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Alaska government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100), which governs access to government documents in Alaska. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Wrangell Alaska Archives and Genealogy at https://archives.alaska.gov/. Contact the Wrangell Public Library reference desk at (907) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Wrangell, Alaska Library is located at 123 Main Street, Wrangell, AK 99929.

Fingerprinting services in Wrangell, Wrangell Petersburg County, Alaska are available through the Wrangell Police Department and the Wrangell Petersburg County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (907) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Fingerprinting services for Wrangell, Alaska residents are provided at the Wrangell Police Department, which serves Wrangell Petersburg County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Wrangell Police Department at (907) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Alaska Department of Public Safety for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Alaska Department of Public Safety at https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/CriminalRecords.

The State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is responsible for issuing vital records for Wrangell, Alaska. To obtain a vital record, you must submit a completed application form, along with the appropriate fee, to the DHSS.

The following vital records are available from the DHSS:

Birth Certificates: A birth certificate is a record of a person's birth, including the date and place of birth, the names of the parents, and other information.

Death Certificates: A death certificate is a record of a person's death, including the date and place of death, the cause of death, and other information.

Marriage Certificates: A marriage certificate is a record of a marriage, including the date and place of marriage, the names of the parties, and other information.

Divorce Certificates: A divorce certificate is a record of a divorce, including the date and place of divorce, the names of the parties, and other information.

The application form and fee must be submitted to the DHSS at the following address:

State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

Vital Records Section

P.O. Box 110675

Juneau, AK 99811-0675

Police reports from Wrangell, Alaska can be obtained from the Wrangell Police Department, located in Wrangell Petersburg County. To request a police report, visit the Records Division in person or submit a written request by mail. You will typically need the report number, date of incident, and your valid photo ID. A fee may be charged per page for copies. Under the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100), most police reports are public records in Alaska, though portions related to active investigations, juvenile records, or sensitive personal information may be redacted. Contact the Wrangell Police Department Records Division at (907) for information on fees, hours, and online request options. For statewide criminal records, visit https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/CriminalRecords.

A background check in Wrangell, Wrangell Petersburg County, Alaska typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in Alaska. Criminal background checks are processed through the Alaska Department of Public Safety, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for Alaska residents. The Alaska Department of Public Safety provides official criminal history checks at https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/CriminalRecords. Under the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100), individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.