Search Kodiak Court Records
Court records for Kodiak are filed at the Kodiak Trial Court on Mission Road, the Third Judicial District courthouse serving Kodiak Island Borough in the Gulf of Alaska.
Kodiak Overview
Courts Serving Kodiak
Kodiak is served by the Kodiak Trial Court at 204 Mission Road. This courthouse handles both Superior Court and District Court matters for Kodiak Island Borough. Case types include felony criminal matters, civil disputes, family law and domestic relations, probate, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. The Kodiak court serves the city of Kodiak and the broader island borough, which includes several Native villages and communities spread across the Kodiak Archipelago.
The clerk's office handles records requests in person, by mail, and by fax during regular business hours. Walk-in service is available. For cases from the outer islands and villages in the borough, all records are filed at the Kodiak courthouse. If you have a case number, calling ahead helps the clerk locate the file quickly.
Kodiak is accessible by air via Alaska Airlines and regional carriers, and by ferry via the Alaska Marine Highway system, which connects Kodiak to Homer, Seward, and other ports. There is no road connection to the Alaska highway system.
The Alaska Court System court directory has current contact information and hours for the Kodiak Trial Court.
| Courthouse | Kodiak Trial Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 Mission Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 |
| Phone | (907) 486-1600 |
| District | Third Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Borough | Kodiak Island Borough |
Searching Kodiak Court Records
CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system. It covers the Kodiak Trial Court and 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 "Kodiak" from the court location dropdown when searching. All Kodiak Island Borough cases appear under the Kodiak location. Use a case number for the most direct result, or enter a party name with the approximate filing year. If you don't find a record under Kodiak, try a statewide search in case the matter was transferred to or filed in Anchorage.
CourtView shows case status and docket entries but does not display full document text. For document copies, contact the Kodiak clerk's office in person, by mail, or by fax. Include the case number and specific documents you need.
Note: Kodiak is accessible only by air or sea. If you plan to travel to the courthouse in person, check ferry schedules and airline availability in advance. The ferry from Homer to Kodiak takes approximately ten hours.
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 204 Mission Road, Kodiak, AK 99615, 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 certain domestic matters are not available to the public. 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 Kodiak includes the Kodiak 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 Kodiak
Alaska Legal Services Corporation serves income-eligible residents across Southcentral Alaska including Kodiak Island. 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 Kodiak courthouse clerk's window.
Nearby Cities
These Southcentral Alaska cities are accessible from Kodiak via air or ferry.