Find Court Records in Valdez

Court records for Valdez are filed at the Valdez Trial Court, a Third Judicial District courthouse serving Prince William Sound and the Chugach Census Area.

Courts Serving Valdez

Valdez is served by the Valdez Trial Court, which handles both Superior Court and District Court matters for the Municipality of Valdez and surrounding areas in the Chugach Census Area. Case types include felony criminal matters, civil disputes, family law, probate, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. Valdez is the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and sits at the end of Prince William Sound, connected to the Alaska highway system by the Richardson Highway.

The Valdez courthouse handles court matters locally, so parties with cases in Valdez generally do not need to travel to Anchorage for most proceedings. The clerk's office is open during regular business hours for in-person records requests. Mail and fax requests are also accepted.

For Superior Court matters that exceed local court capacity or require specific judicial resources, some cases may be handled in Anchorage. Contact the Valdez court to confirm which court handles a specific case type for your situation.

The Alaska Court System court directory has current contact information and hours for the Valdez Trial Court.

Searching Valdez Court Records

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system. It covers the Valdez 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 "Valdez" from the court location dropdown when searching for local cases. Cases filed in Valdez appear under that location. Some cases involving Valdez parties that were transferred to or filed in Anchorage will appear under the Anchorage location. If you don't find a record under Valdez, try a statewide name search.

CourtView shows case status and docket entries but does not display full document text. For document copies, contact the Valdez clerk's office in person, by mail, or by fax. Include the case number and 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 101 Meals Ave, Valdez, AK 99686, 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 available to the public. The clerk will advise you of any 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 Valdez includes the Valdez 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 Valdez

Alaska Legal Services Corporation serves income-eligible residents in Southcentral Alaska including Valdez and the Prince William Sound area. 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 Valdez courthouse clerk's window.

Nearby Cities

These Southcentral Alaska cities are accessible from Valdez via the highway system.