Wrangell City and Borough Court Records

Wrangell City and Borough court records are filed at the Wrangell Trial Court, a First Judicial District courthouse on Wrangell Island in Southeast Alaska.

Wrangell Trial Court

The Wrangell Trial Court handles all case filings for Wrangell City and Borough. It is part of Alaska's First Judicial District and processes both Superior Court and District Court cases. Case types include criminal matters, civil disputes, family law, small claims, and probate. Wrangell is located at the mouth of the Stikine River and is accessible by air and ferry.

The courthouse is on Federal Way in Wrangell. The clerk's office handles records requests and case lookups in person, by mail, or by fax. For same-day service, visit in person during regular business hours. The clerk can tell you the current fax number and procedures for this location.

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

Searching Wrangell City and Borough Court Records

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system. It covers all Alaska trial courts including the Wrangell Trial Court. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. Access CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov. No account is needed.

CourtView displays case status and docket history but does not show full document text. To get document copies, contact the Wrangell Trial Court clerk and submit a records request. Staff can pull files and make copies in person or respond to mail requests.

When using CourtView, enter the full name of at least one party and the approximate filing year. Wrangell City and Borough cases appear under the Wrangell location in the search system.

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 are $10 for the first document plus $3 for each additional. Research fees are $30 per hour. Audio recordings on CD are $20 per disc.

Request records at the Wrangell courthouse in person, by mail to PO Box 869, Wrangell, AK 99929, or by fax. Include case number or party names, specific documents needed, and your contact information. Make checks payable to the Alaska Court System.

Some records are restricted. AS 40.25.120 limits public access to certain prosecution files. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some domestic matters may not be available. 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 Wrangell is handled by the Wrangell Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers. Police reports and incident records are separate from court records; request them from the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Legal Resources for Wrangell City and Borough

Alaska Legal Services Corporation serves income-eligible residents in Southeast Alaska including Wrangell. 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 may file paper documents at the Wrangell clerk's window.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These Southeast Alaska areas are near Wrangell City and Borough.