Lake and Peninsula Borough Court Records

Lake and Peninsula Borough court records are handled through the Dillingham Trial Court, the regional Fourth Judicial District court serving Southwest Alaska.

Court Serving Lake and Peninsula Borough

Lake and Peninsula Borough is served by the Dillingham Trial Court for most court matters. There is no standalone courthouse within the borough. The Dillingham Trial Court handles cases for the borough as part of the Fourth Judicial District. Communities in this borough include King Salmon, Naknek, South Naknek, Levelock, Pilot Point, and many remote villages around Lake Clark, Lake Iliamna, and the Alaska Peninsula.

Due to the vast and remote nature of this borough, court proceedings may take place in Dillingham or through telephone or video arrangements when in-person attendance is not practical. Contact the Dillingham Trial Court to ask about options for remote participation and to confirm which court handles specific case types for your community.

The Alaska Court System court directory lists current contact details and hours for the Dillingham Trial Court and all other Alaska court locations.

Searching Lake and Peninsula Borough Court Records

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system covering all Alaska trial courts. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results include case type, filing date, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. No account is needed. Visit records.courts.alaska.gov to search.

CourtView displays case status and docket history but not full document text. To get document copies, contact the Dillingham Trial Court clerk and submit a records request. In-person requests are handled on the same day. Mail and fax requests take longer.

When searching, enter a party's full name and the approximate filing year. Cases from Lake and Peninsula Borough are typically filed at the Dillingham location in CourtView.

Copy Fees and Records Requests

The Alaska Court System applies one fee schedule statewide. Standard copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Certified copies are $10 for the first document plus $3 for each additional. Research fees are $30 per hour for archived file searches. Audio recordings on CD are $20 per disc.

Request records from the Dillingham Trial Court in person, by mail to PO Box 909, Dillingham, AK 99576, or by fax. Include case number or party names, specific documents needed, and your contact information. Checks should be payable to the Alaska Court System.

Some records are restricted. AS 40.25.120 limits access to certain prosecution files. Sealed matters, juvenile records, and some domestic filings may not be available to the public. The clerk will tell you if a restriction applies.

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. 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.

Law enforcement in Lake and Peninsula Borough is primarily handled by the Alaska State Troopers, with some villages also having village public safety officers. Police and incident records are separate from court records; request them directly from the troopers.

Legal Resources for Lake and Peninsula Borough

Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides civil legal help to income-eligible rural Alaska residents including those in Lake and Peninsula Borough. Call their statewide number for eligibility information. All court forms are at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Attorneys file electronically through TrueFiling at courts.alaska.gov/efile/index.htm. Self-represented parties may file paper documents at the Dillingham clerk's window.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These areas are near Lake and Peninsula Borough in Southwest Alaska.