Find Criminal Court Records in Petersburg Borough

Criminal court records for Petersburg Borough are handled at Petersburg District Court for misdemeanors and at Juneau Superior Court for felony cases. Both courts are part of the Alaska Court System, and records are searchable through CourtView at no cost.

Courts Serving Petersburg Borough

Petersburg Borough is served by two courts depending on the type of criminal case. The Petersburg District Court at 103 Haugen Drive, Petersburg, AK 99833, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, local arraignments, and lower-level offenses. The phone number is (907) 772-3824. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This court is part of the 1st Judicial District, which covers southeastern Alaska.

Felony cases from Petersburg Borough are not handled locally. They go to the Juneau Superior Court for full proceedings. The Juneau Superior Court is the Superior Court serving the 1st Judicial District, and it handles felony matters that originate in Petersburg and other communities in the region. If you need certified copies of records from a felony case that originated in Petersburg, contact the Juneau court at (907) 463-4700. The Juneau courthouse is at 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801.

Misdemeanor records stay at Petersburg. Felony records from Petersburg cases may be split between the two courts, with early filings and arraignments at Petersburg and the main case proceedings at Juneau. If you are searching for records of a Petersburg Borough criminal case, check both the Petersburg location and Juneau in CourtView to get a full picture of what is on file.

Criminal court records for Petersburg Borough are accessible through CourtView. Misdemeanor records are at the Petersburg court; felony records are at Juneau Superior Court.

Search Petersburg Borough Criminal Records Online

CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov covers all Alaska trial courts. To find Petersburg Borough criminal records, search by party name, case number, or citation number. You can filter by court location. Set the location to "Petersburg" to find misdemeanor cases filed there. For felony cases, check "Juneau" as well, since felony proceedings for Petersburg defendants are handled at Juneau Superior Court.

CourtView shows case docket entries, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and case status. It is free to use and requires no account. Most records in the system go back to approximately 1990. Older records are not digitized and require a direct request to the clerk at the relevant court. For Petersburg District Court cases, that means calling (907) 772-3824. For Juneau felony records, call (907) 463-4700.

If you are unsure whether a case was handled locally or transferred to Juneau, start with a name search in CourtView across all locations. The results will show the court location for each case, which will tell you where the file is held. This is also useful for cases that started at the arraignment level in Petersburg and then moved to Juneau for the main proceedings, since the records may be split across both courts.

CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov gives free public access to Petersburg Borough criminal case records at both the Petersburg and Juneau courts.

How to Request Petersburg Borough Court Records

For misdemeanor cases filed at Petersburg District Court, call the clerk at (907) 772-3824. Have the case number ready, or provide the defendant's full name and the approximate year of the case. The clerk can look it up and tell you what documents are in the file. Plain copies typically cost $5 for the first page and $3 per additional page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $3 each after that. Ask about current fees and payment methods before submitting a formal request.

For felony case records, contact the Juneau Superior Court at (907) 463-4700. The Juneau clerk handles records for felony cases from Petersburg and other 1st District communities. Fees and procedures are the same as for other Alaska courts. Certified copies from Juneau follow the same schedule as other courts in the system. Include the case number or enough identifying information for the clerk to locate the case.

Mail requests for Petersburg court records go to Petersburg District Court, 103 Haugen Drive, Petersburg, AK 99833. Mail requests for Juneau felony records go to the Juneau Superior Court at 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801. In either case, include your name and return address, the case details, the documents you need, and payment information. Processing time is generally five to ten business days. Petersburg is accessible by ferry and air, but most records requests from outside the community are handled by phone and mail.

In-person visits to the Petersburg courthouse are possible during normal business hours. Photo ID is required. The clerk's office can assist with case lookups, document copying, and information about what is in a file. Audio recordings of court hearings can also be obtained through the clerk, which is the practical way to get a verbatim record of court proceedings without a formal transcript order.

Types of Criminal Records Available in Petersburg Borough

Under AS 40.25.110, the Alaska Public Records Act, most criminal court records are public. At the Petersburg District Court, public records include charging documents, bail orders, arraignment records, court hearing notes, sentencing orders, probation conditions, and final judgments for misdemeanor cases. These are available to any member of the public. Felony records from Petersburg cases are held at Juneau Superior Court and are also public under the same statute.

Commercial fishing and fish processing are central to Petersburg, and fish and wildlife criminal cases are common in this borough. Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission violations, commercial fishing license violations, and other fisheries-related criminal charges appear in the court record. These are filed by state troopers and fish and game officers, and the case records are public and accessible through CourtView or the clerk's office.

Records that are not publicly available include juvenile criminal cases, matters sealed by court order, and portions of files restricted under protective orders. Expungement under AS 12.62.180 applies in limited situations, such as arrests not followed by charges and dismissed cases. General convictions are not eligible for expungement under Alaska law. Expunged records do not appear in CourtView.

Legal Framework for Petersburg Borough Criminal Records

Criminal cases in Petersburg Borough fall under the 1st Judicial District and Alaska state law. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 gives the public access to government-held records, including court files. Alaska Court Rules 37 and 37.5 set the specific access rules for the Alaska Court System, establishing that most filed documents are public unless a rule or order restricts them.

Probation orders in criminal cases at both the Petersburg and Juneau courts are governed by AS 12.55.085. These orders are public records and list the conditions imposed on defendants, including treatment programs, no-contact orders, and supervision terms. They can be found in CourtView or requested from the clerk's office at the relevant court.

Criminal justice information maintained by law enforcement is governed by AS 12.62.160. This is distinct from court records and covers arrest data and criminal history files held by police agencies. For a criminal history background check that includes law enforcement data, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety rather than the court clerk.

The full Alaska statute text is at akleg.gov. If a records request at either Petersburg or Juneau is denied and you think the denial was improper, the Alaska Office of the Attorney General can provide guidance under the Public Records Act.

Cities in Petersburg Borough

No cities in Petersburg Borough meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. The city of Petersburg is the borough seat and the location of the district courthouse. Criminal records for Petersburg Borough are filed at Petersburg District Court for misdemeanors and at Juneau Superior Court for felony cases, both searchable through CourtView.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These boroughs neighbor Petersburg Borough in southeastern Alaska. Criminal records for each can be searched through CourtView.