Find Criminal Court Records in Haines Borough
Haines Borough criminal court records are handled by the Haines Magistrate Court for local misdemeanor and arraignment matters, while felony cases go to Juneau Superior Court in the First Judicial District. Both courts are searchable through the Alaska CourtView public access system.
Haines Borough Overview
Haines Borough Courts and Clerk's Office
The Haines Magistrate Court is at 103 3rd Avenue South, Haines, AK 99827. The phone number is (907) 766-2801. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This court is part of the First Judicial District. It handles misdemeanor cases, initial arraignments, and small claims matters for the borough. The magistrate court is the local entry point for most criminal matters in Haines Borough.
Felony cases that start in Haines do not stay there. After arraignment, they are transferred to the Juneau Superior Court at 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801. The Juneau court phone is (907) 463-4700. This is the regional superior court for the First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska including Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and surrounding communities. If you are searching for a felony conviction record tied to a Haines Borough resident, you will likely find it in the Juneau court records.
Because of this split structure, searching through CourtView online is the most efficient way to find any Haines-related criminal case. CourtView searches across all Alaska courts at once. You can then see whether the case is filed in Haines or Juneau without needing to contact both courts separately. In-person access at the Haines Magistrate Court is available during business hours. The clerk there can help with name lookups and local case files.
| Office | Haines Magistrate Court - Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 3rd Avenue South, Haines, AK 99827 |
| Phone | (907) 766-2801 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | First |
| Felony Cases | Juneau Superior Court, 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 463-4700 |
The First Judicial District serves Haines Borough through the Haines Magistrate Court for local matters and Juneau Superior Court for felony cases and appeals.
Search Haines Borough Criminal Court Records Online
CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov is the free public tool for searching Alaska court records. It includes cases from both the Haines Magistrate Court and the Juneau Superior Court. You do not need to know which court handled the case before you search. Enter the person's name and the system returns matching records from across the state, including both locations.
Search results show case numbers, charges, filing dates, hearing history, and current status. The court code for Haines is "HA." For Juneau cases, the code is "1JU." These codes appear in the case number itself, which helps you tell where a case is filed. Searches by partial name work well when you are unsure of exact spelling. For faster results, use a case number if you have one. Case lookup by ticket or citation number is also supported.
CourtView does not display sealed records, juvenile case files, or records restricted by court order. Older cases from before 1990 may not be in the online system. For appeal cases, use the Appellate Courts Case Management System at appellate-records.courts.alaska.gov. If a case is not showing up in CourtView, contact the clerk's office at either the Haines or Juneau court directly to ask about the record.
CourtView provides free public access to Haines Borough criminal court records from both the local magistrate court and Juneau Superior Court, where felony cases are filed.
How to Request Haines Borough Court Records
To get copies of documents from a Haines criminal case, contact the Haines Magistrate Court at (907) 766-2801. For felony case documents filed in Juneau, contact the Juneau Superior Court at (907) 463-4700. Both courts accept in-person requests during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. If you do not have a case number, the clerk will do a name search, though a research fee of $30 per hour applies when staff time is needed to locate records.
Mail and fax requests are accepted at both courts. Use the Alaska Court System's standard records request form, TF-311. Fill it out completely and include the full name of the party, the type of case, the approximate year it was filed, and the specific documents you need. The more information you provide, the faster the request can be processed. Sending your request with a case number speeds things up significantly.
Copy fees follow the Alaska Court System standard schedule. Plain copies are $5 for the first document and $3 for each one after that. Certified copies are $10 for the first and $3 for each additional one. A certified copy carries the court seal and a clerk's signature confirming it is a true reproduction of the original document. These are often needed for legal proceedings, background checks, and other official purposes.
Standard processing time is five to seven business days. Complex requests or those involving older archived cases can take longer. The court does not provide transcripts directly. Hearing audio recordings can be requested through the clerk's office. For financial hardship situations, the court offers a fee waiver process. Ask the clerk about eligibility when submitting your request.
What Criminal Records Are Available in Haines Borough
Most criminal case records from Haines Borough courts are public under AS 40.25.110, the Alaska Public Records Act, and Alaska Court Rule 37. Public documents include criminal complaints, charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, probation conditions, and final judgments. These are available for misdemeanor cases filed at the Haines Magistrate Court and for felony cases at Juneau Superior Court.
Certain records are not available to the public. Juvenile criminal case files are sealed under Alaska law. Records that a judge has ordered sealed are off-limits regardless of case type. Victim identifying information may be redacted from documents before release. Some domestic violence case records have restricted access under state law. For police reports and booking records, contact the Haines Borough Police Department or Alaska State Troopers rather than the court. Those records operate under a separate disclosure framework under AS 12.62.160.
Records expunged under AS 12.62.180 are not publicly available. Alaska's expungement statute covers arrests that did not result in charges, dismissed cases, and acquittals in certain circumstances. If a case was expunged, it will not appear in CourtView and copies will not be released through standard channels. Ask the clerk directly if you have reason to believe a case was expunged or otherwise sealed.
Legal Framework for Haines Borough Court Records
Criminal proceedings in Haines Borough follow Alaska state law and Alaska Court System rules. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 provides the legal basis for public access to government records including court files. Alaska Court Rule 37 and Rule 37.5 set more specific standards for court records access. Under these rules, filed documents are presumed public unless a law or court order restricts them.
The split court structure in Haines Borough is important to understand. The magistrate court handles initial appearances, arraignments, misdemeanor trials, and small claims. Once a case is bound over to superior court for trial on felony charges, the record shifts to Juneau. Both the local and Juneau records are part of the same case file. CourtView links these together, so a name search will show you the full picture across both court locations.
Probation terms are part of the public record. Under AS 12.55.085, probation orders and their conditions are filed with the court and are accessible to the public. These conditions are listed in the sentencing order and can include requirements like substance abuse treatment, no-contact orders, geographic restrictions, and regular reporting. Sentencing records are available through CourtView or through a records request to the clerk's office at whichever court handled the case.
The Alaska Legislature's full statute database is at akleg.gov. If your records request is denied, you can appeal that decision or contact the Office of the Attorney General for guidance on your rights under the Public Records Act.
Cities in Haines Borough
Haines Borough does not have any incorporated cities above the qualifying population threshold. The main community of Haines is served by the Haines Magistrate Court for local criminal matters and by Juneau Superior Court for felony cases.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs border or are near Haines Borough. Criminal court records for each are searchable through CourtView.