Homer Court Records
Homer court records are filed at the Homer Trial Court on Lake Street, the Third Judicial District courthouse serving the lower Kenai Peninsula in Southcentral Alaska.
Homer Overview
Courts Serving Homer
Homer is served by the Homer Trial Court at 3670 Lake St. This court handles both Superior Court and District Court matters for the lower Kenai Peninsula, including Homer and the surrounding area down through Anchor Point and Seldovia. Case types include felony criminal matters, civil disputes, family law, probate, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. The Homer court is one of two main trial courts serving Kenai Peninsula Borough, with the Kenai Trial Court covering the central peninsula.
The clerk's office handles records requests in person during regular business hours. Mail and fax requests are also accepted. For cases that date back many years, some files may be archived. Calling ahead with a case number helps the clerk locate older files before your visit.
Homer sits at the end of the Sterling Highway, roughly 226 miles south of Anchorage. The drive from Anchorage takes about five hours. Homer is also accessible by small aircraft and by ferry service connecting to Kodiak, Seldovia, and other communities across Kachemak Bay.
The Alaska Court System court directory has current contact information and hours for the Homer Trial Court.
| Courthouse | Homer Trial Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 3670 Lake St, Homer, AK 99603 |
| Phone | (907) 235-8171 |
| District | Third Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Borough | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
Searching Homer Court Records
CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system and covers the Homer Trial Court along with all other Alaska trial courts. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, docket history, and scheduled hearings. Access CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov. No account is needed.
Select "Homer" from the court location dropdown when searching for lower peninsula cases. Cases from Homer, Anchor Point, and nearby lower peninsula communities appear under the Homer location. Central peninsula cases like Kenai and Soldotna appear under the Kenai location. If you are not sure which court handled a case, search statewide with a party name.
CourtView shows case status and docket entries but does not display full document text. For document copies, contact the Homer clerk's office in person, by mail, or by fax. Include the case number and specific documents needed.
Note: Homer is a significant distance from Anchorage. If traveling from elsewhere in Alaska to visit the Homer courthouse, confirm hours and whether the clerk can assist with your specific request before making the drive.
Copy Fees and Records Requests
The Alaska Court System uses one fee schedule statewide. Standard copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $10 for the first document plus $3 per additional page. Research fees are $30 per hour. Audio recordings on CD are $20 per disc.
Request records in person at 3670 Lake St, Homer, AK 99603, by mail to the same address, or by fax. Include the case number or party names, specific documents needed, and your contact information. Make checks payable to the Alaska Court System.
Some records are restricted under AS 40.25.120. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some domestic matters are not publicly available. The clerk will advise you of any applicable restrictions.
Criminal Records and Background Checks
Statewide criminal history checks go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Bureau, 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. Name-based checks are $20 and fingerprint-based checks are $35. The DPS background check portal has forms.
Local law enforcement in Homer includes the Homer Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers. Police reports and incident records are separate from court records; contact the appropriate agency for those.
Legal Resources in Homer
Alaska Legal Services Corporation serves income-eligible Kenai Peninsula residents including those in Homer. All court forms are at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Attorneys use TrueFiling for electronic filing at courts.alaska.gov/efile/index.htm. Self-represented parties file paper documents at the Homer courthouse clerk's window during regular business hours.
Nearby Cities
These Kenai Peninsula cities are near Homer and served by courts in the Third Judicial District.