Access Court Records in Juneau City and Borough

Juneau City and Borough court records are filed and maintained at the Juneau Trial Court, the First Judicial District headquarters and the primary court for Alaska's capital city.

Juneau Trial Court

The Juneau Trial Court at 123 4th Street is the main courthouse for Juneau City and Borough and the headquarters of the First Judicial District. This court handles Superior Court and District Court cases for the borough, including criminal matters, civil disputes, family law, domestic relations, small claims, and probate. Because Juneau is the state capital, state government-related legal matters are also frequently filed here.

The Juneau courthouse is a full-service trial court location. The clerk's office manages all case filings, handles records requests, and can assist with lookups in person, by phone, by mail, or by fax. Records requests sent by email or fax should use the standard TF-311 form available on the Alaska Court System forms page.

The Juneau court directory page at courts.alaska.gov lists all court divisions, phone numbers, and staff contacts for the First Judicial District Juneau location.

How to Search Juneau Court Records

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search tool. It covers all Alaska trial courts, including the Juneau Trial Court. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. No account is needed. Visit records.courts.alaska.gov to start.

CourtView shows case status and docket history but does not display the full text of filed documents. To get document copies, submit a request to the Juneau Trial Court clerk. In-person requests at the courthouse are handled as current, same-day service when staff is available.

A court records guide for Juneau covers CourtView access, copy fees, and the range of public record types available through the Juneau Trial Court and related agencies.

The Alaska Court System Juneau page shows court division contacts, case search resources, and records access guidance for the First Judicial District headquarters.

Juneau City and Borough court resources including federal court contacts and public records access for Alaska's capital city.

Copy Fees and Records Requests

The Alaska Court System uses the same fee schedule at all courts. Standard copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page in the same request. Certified copies are $10 for the first document plus $3 for each additional certified document. Research fees are $30 per hour when staff must search older or archived files. Audio recordings on CD are $20 per disc.

Request records in person at 123 4th Street, Suite 602, by mail, by email, or by fax. Mail requests go to Juneau Trial Court, 123 4th St, Suite 602, Juneau, AK 99801. For faxed requests, use form TF-311 or the district-specific version for Juneau. Include the case number or party names, a description of what you need, and your contact information. Make checks payable to the Alaska Court System.

Some records are restricted under Alaska law. AS 40.25.120 limits access to certain prosecution files. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some domestic matters are not publicly available. The clerk will advise you of any restrictions that apply to your request.

Criminal Records and Background Checks

For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Bureau at 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. A name-based check costs $20 and a fingerprint-based check costs $35. The DPS background check portal has forms and instructions.

The Juneau Police Department handles incidents within the city. The Alaska State Troopers cover areas outside city limits. Both agencies maintain their own records separately from the court. For police reports and incident records, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency directly.

AS 12.62.180 provides some protections for non-conviction records. Dismissed cases and acquittals may qualify for record restriction. The Juneau District Attorney's office can provide guidance on specific situations.

Juneau Law Library

The Juneau Law Library at the courthouse provides public access to legal research materials, Alaska statutes and regulations, and court forms. It is open to the public during posted hours. Staff can help you locate forms and understand the records process, but they cannot provide legal advice. The Alaska law library locations page has current hours and contact information for the Juneau location.

All official court forms are also available to download at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides civil legal help to income-eligible residents in Juneau; call their statewide number for eligibility details.

Cities in Juneau City and Borough

Juneau is a unified city-borough. The city's court records page is available on this site.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These areas are near Juneau City and Borough. Each has its own court records page.