Juneau City and Borough Court Records Search
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Juneau City and Borough sits at the crossroads of Alaska’s governmental and judicial landscape, serving simultaneously as the state capital and the home of active trial courts that handle the full range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Court records generated by those proceedings are maintained by the Alaska Court System and, in most circumstances, are open for public inspection under the Alaska Rules of Administration.
Locating a specific case file begins with understanding which court handled it and how records are indexed. A practical starting point for many requests is AlaskaCourts.us, where publicly available case information for trial courts across the state can be searched online. The Alaska Court System also maintains in-person access through the Juneau clerk’s office and accepts written requests for copies by mail, fax, and email. Whether someone needs to review a civil judgment, confirm a criminal charge disposition, or pull documents from a probate file, the procedures described below apply to records filed in Juneau.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Juneau City and Borough?
The primary online tool for searching Alaska trial court cases is the CourtView Public Access portal, maintained by the Alaska Court System. CourtView indexes cases statewide and is searchable by case number, party name, or ticket/citation number.
Searching by name:
- Use multiple spelling variations and common nicknames (e.g., “Bob” in addition to “Robert”).
- Partial last-name searches work — entering “Christ” will return results for Christensen, Christiansen, and similar names.
- The system returns a maximum of 500 cases per query; refine results with date ranges if necessary.
Searching by case number:
- Case numbers follow the format: 1JU-YY-NNNNN[suffix] (e.g., 1JU-23-00001CR for a Juneau criminal case filed in 2023).
- Leading zeros are required, and dashes must be included.
- The suffix identifies case type — CR (criminal), CI (civil/domestic relations), SC (small claims), PR (probate), WI (deposited will), and others.
Searching for deposited wills:
CourtView can be used to locate wills deposited with any Alaska court. Will case numbers carry a WI suffix. The CourtView information page provides a full list of case suffixes and instructions for interpreting search results.
For records not appearing in CourtView — including cases filed before 1990, confidential matters, and sealed files — a direct request to the clerk’s office is required. The Alaska Court System provides a standard records request form (TF-311) that can be submitted by email, fax, mail, or in person.
Juneau Trial Courts — Contact and Location
| Physical Address | 123 4th Street (Dimond Court Building), Juneau, AK 99811 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 114100, Juneau, AK 99811 |
| Customer Service | (907) 463-4700 |
| Record Requests (Fax) | (907) 463-3788 |
| Record Requests (Email) | 1JUmailbox@akcourts.gov |
| Jury Clerk | (907) 463-4706 |
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Clerk’s Office is closed Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday arraignments take place at 10:30 a.m. via public access line ((888) 788-0099, Meeting ID: (923) 853-3061); the courthouse is closed to walk-in visitors on those days.
Are Court Records Public in Juneau City and Borough?
Alaska court records are presumptively public. Under Administrative Rule 37, court records are accessible to any member of the public unless a specific document or an entire case file has been designated confidential or sealed by statute, court rule, or court order. When a case is sealed, only the parties, their attorneys, and authorized court personnel may access its contents.
Records automatically excluded from public CourtView access include:
- Cases sealed under Administrative Rule 37.6 and Administrative Rule 40(a)(1)
- Criminal cases in which the defendant was acquitted of all charges or all charges were dismissed — removed from public web access 60 days after the outcome (per AS 22.35.030)
- Cases where a defendant completed a suspended imposition of sentence and the conviction was set aside under AS 12.55.085
- Cases involving persons under 21 charged with certain alcohol-related offenses under AS 04.21.078 and AS 04.16.049/04.16.050
- Cases where the defendant was convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana under AS 11.71.060 (provided no other charges were filed)
- Certain civil protective order cases that were closed without a protective order being issued
Confidential case types — meaning they are not searchable online under any circumstances — include: juvenile delinquency, Child in Need of Aid (CINA), adoptions, mental commitments, alcohol commitments, emancipation proceedings, minor settlements, and most probate matters other than estates and protective proceedings.
If a case should have been removed from CourtView but still appears, individuals may submit form TF-810 to the court where the case was filed to request removal.
Juneau City and Borough Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Juneau are filed in either the Superior Court (felonies) or the District Court (misdemeanors and certain traffic offenses), both located in the Dimond Court Building at 123 4th Street. Both courts are divisions of the Alaska Court System and operate within the First Judicial District.
CourtView displays criminal cases as a single “Criminal” case type covering both misdemeanors and felonies. Clicking through to the case detail reveals the specific charge and, critically, the charge disposition — showing whether the defendant was convicted, acquitted, entered a plea, or had the charge dismissed. Reviewing the charge disposition rather than assuming guilt from the original filing is essential, as charges may have been amended or dismissed.
Important limitations on criminal court records:
- A CourtView search is not a substitute for a criminal history records check. Not all criminal case records appear in CourtView, and the system does not produce a comprehensive background report.
- Records removed under AS 22.35.030 and Administrative Rule 40(a) will not appear on the public portal even if the case was once visible.
For a formal criminal history record, the Alaska Department of Public Safety operates a background check portal where individuals can request their own criminal history. The fee is $20.00. Third-party background checks on others require either consent or a statutory authorization.
Arrest records and custody status information can be monitored through Alaska’s VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) service, which provides free, confidential notifications about custody status changes.
The Juneau Police Department, which handles law enforcement within the City and Borough, can be reached at (907) 586-0600.
Juneau City and Borough Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Juneau — including debt collection, contract disputes, property claims, evictions, and other non-criminal matters — are handled by both the Superior Court and the District Court depending on the amount in controversy. The District Court processes small claims matters up to $10,000; larger civil disputes and cases involving equitable relief fall under Superior Court jurisdiction.
Civil filing fees (effective May 1, 2023, per Administrative Rule 9):
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Other Civil Cases (not otherwise listed) | $250 |
| Debt Collection up to $100,000 | $150 |
| Debt Collection over $100,000 | $250 |
| Forcible Entry and Detainer (Eviction) up to $100,000 | $150 |
| Forcible Entry and Detainer (Eviction) over $100,000 | $250 |
| Small Claims ($2,500 or less) | $50 |
| Small Claims (more than $2,500, up to $10,000) | $100 |
| Certification of documents | $10 (first); $3 each additional |
| Copy fees (per document, not per page) | $5 (first); $3 each additional |
| Records research | $30.00 |
The complete filing fee schedule is published by the Alaska Court System. Parties who cannot afford filing fees may request a waiver by submitting form TF-920 at the time of filing.
Searching civil records: CourtView displays civil case types using the CI suffix for most matters filed after 1994. Searching by party name or case number will surface publicly accessible civil filings including judgments, motions, and docket entries. Party addresses and Social Security numbers are not displayed on the web interface.
To obtain copies of specific civil documents, the TF-311 records request form should be submitted to the Juneau clerk’s office by email (1JUmailbox@akcourts.gov), Fax: ((907) 463-3788), mail, or in person.
Juneau City and Borough Family Court Records
Family law matters in Juneau — including divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and protective orders — are filed in the Superior Court. Alaska does not maintain a separate family court; the Superior Court holds jurisdiction over all domestic relations proceedings.
Filing fees for family law matters (effective May 1, 2023):
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, or Paternity | $250 |
| Motion to Modify Custody/Support (contested) | $75 |
| Motion to Modify Custody/Support (stipulated) | Free |
| Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Protective Order | Free |
| Foreign domestic violence protective order (registration) | Free |
| Adoption | $100 |
| Change of Name (child or adult) | $200 |
All family law forms, including complaint forms, service instructions, and modification petitions, are available through the Alaska Court System’s family law forms library.
Divorce and dissolution records are searchable through CourtView using the CI suffix for cases filed after January 1, 1995. Older cases from the 1980s may carry a DR suffix. Copies can be requested using the TF-311 form; the dissolution/divorce checkbox on the form should be selected to identify the case type.
Vital records related to family matters:
Marriage certificates are filed with Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVRS) within seven days of the ceremony. Certified copies cost $30 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. Requests are submitted using the marriage certificate request form to:
Health Analytics and Vital Records
Address: 5441 Commercial Blvd., P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 269-7800 | Fax: (907) 269-0060
Birth certificates are vital records restricted from public access for 100 years after the date of birth. Death certificates carry a 50-year public access restriction; within that period, only immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, or siblings listed on the certificate) may obtain a copy. Both types of records are ordered through HAVRS using the respective birth certificate request form or death certificate request form. Walk-in hours for HAVRS are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; the death records line can be reached at (907) 465-3391.
Juneau City and Borough Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Juneau are handled exclusively by the Superior Court, which holds original jurisdiction over all estate and protective matters in Alaska. The probate process involves validating a decedent’s will, appointing a personal representative, settling debts, and distributing assets to entitled beneficiaries. When no will exists, the court oversees intestate succession under Alaska law.
The Superior Court also adjudicates guardianship and conservatorship petitions for adults and minors, as well as mental health and alcohol commitment proceedings — though the latter two are treated as confidential case types and are not accessible through CourtView or public records requests.
Probate filing fees (effective May 1, 2023):
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate of Estates | $250 |
| Guardianship | $150 |
| Depositing a Will (without opening estate) | $50 |
| Ancillary probate (authenticated foreign court letters) | $50 |
| Register a foreign guardianship or conservatorship order | $50 |
| Register a foreign adoption order | $50 |
Searching probate records online: Active and recently closed probate estate cases appear in CourtView with a PR suffix (e.g., 1JU-23-00001PR). Deposited wills are indexed under the WI suffix and can be located by name search through CourtView, making it possible to determine whether a will has been deposited with the Juneau court without opening a formal probate case.
Confidential probate-related case types — including mental commitments, alcohol commitments, and most guardianship matters involving minors — do not appear in the public CourtView index. Parties to those cases may access file information in person at the courthouse with valid identification.
The Alaska Court System’s probate forms library contains downloadable forms for every stage of the probate process, including estate administration packets, guardianship petitions for minors appointed by will (forms PG-650/PG-651), and forms for obtaining life insurance proceeds for minor beneficiaries. Copies of probate case documents can be requested using the standard TF-311 records request form, submitted to the Juneau clerk’s office at 123 4th Street or by fax to (907) 463-3788. Records research is charged at $30.00 per request, with document copy fees of $5.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same document.