Find Court Records in Juneau

Juneau court records are filed at the Juneau Trial Court on 4th Street, the First Judicial District headquarters serving Southeast Alaska and the state capital.

Courts Serving Juneau

Juneau is served by the Juneau Trial Court, which handles all case types for Juneau City and Borough and serves as the First Judicial District headquarters for Southeast Alaska. This court processes felony criminal matters, civil cases, family law and domestic relations, probate, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. Superior Court and District Court divisions operate here, and the court also receives Superior Court cases from smaller Southeast Alaska communities like Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Skagway, and others.

As the seat of state government, Juneau's courthouse is well-staffed compared to smaller Alaska courts. The clerk's office handles records requests in person during regular business hours. Walk-in service is generally efficient. For complex or archived records, calling ahead with a case number or party name speeds up the process.

Juneau is accessible only by air or sea — there is no road connection to the rest of Alaska's highway system. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connects Juneau to Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Skagway, and other Southeast communities. Air service includes Alaska Airlines and regional carriers.

The Juneau court directory page at courts.alaska.gov has current contact information and hours for the Juneau Trial Court.

Searching Juneau Court Records

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system. It covers the Juneau Trial Court and all other Alaska trial courts. Search by party name, case number, or attorney of record. Results show case type, filing date, docket history, and scheduled hearing dates. Access CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov. No account is needed.

Select "Juneau" as the court location when searching, or search statewide if you are not sure where a case was filed. Because the Juneau Trial Court handles Superior Court matters for several Southeast communities, cases from Haines, Skagway, Hoonah-Angoon, and Yakutat may appear under the Juneau location in CourtView. If you know the case number, search by that for the most direct result.

CourtView shows case status and docket entries but does not display full document text. To get copies of specific documents, contact the Juneau clerk's office. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by fax. Include the case number and the specific documents you need.

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 123 4th St, Suite 602, Juneau, AK 99801, by mail to the same address, or by fax. Include the case number or party names, the documents you need, 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 restrictions that apply.

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 Juneau includes the Juneau Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers. Police reports and incident records are separate from court records; contact the relevant agency directly for those.

Legal Resources in Juneau

Alaska Legal Services Corporation serves income-eligible residents across Southeast Alaska including Juneau. The Juneau Law Library inside the courthouse is open to the public for legal research. The Alaska law library locations page has current hours. All court forms are available at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Attorneys use TrueFiling for electronic filing at courts.alaska.gov/efile/index.htm.

Nearby Cities

These Southeast Alaska cities are near Juneau and served by courts in the First Judicial District.