Find Criminal Court Records in Yakutat City and Borough
Yakutat City and Borough criminal court records are on file at the Juneau Superior and District Court, as there is no resident courthouse in Yakutat. You can search all Yakutat criminal cases for free through CourtView, or submit a records request to the Juneau clerk by mail or fax.
Yakutat City and Borough Overview
Court Location and Clerk's Office
There is no resident courthouse in Yakutat. All criminal case records for Yakutat City and Borough are filed at the Juneau Superior and District Court, 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801. The Juneau court phone is (907) 463-4700. This court is the primary court of record for 1st Judicial District matters in this part of Southeast Alaska. Both misdemeanor cases at the District Court level and felony cases at the Superior Court level from Yakutat are filed and maintained at this Juneau location.
The Juneau clerk's office handles all records requests for Yakutat cases. For residents of Yakutat who cannot travel to Juneau, mail and fax are both accepted for records requests. The fax number for the Juneau clerk's records requests is (907) 463-4705. Use this fax number when submitting Form TF-311 or any written records request. When faxing, include a cover page with your contact information and the specific documents you need.
CourtView covers all criminal cases filed at Juneau for Yakutat matters. When you search CourtView, cases originating from Yakutat will show the Juneau court as the filing location. Use this to confirm the court and then direct your request to the Juneau clerk. Staff there are accustomed to handling requests from remote communities and can assist by phone during business hours.
| Court of Record | Juneau Superior and District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801 |
| Phone | (907) 463-4700 |
| Records Fax | (907) 463-4705 |
| Resident Courthouse in Yakutat | None |
| Judicial District | 1st Judicial District |
Search Yakutat Criminal Court Records Online
CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov is the Alaska Court System's free public case search tool. It covers all criminal cases filed through the Alaska Court System, including every criminal case from Yakutat City and Borough that was filed at the Juneau court. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Partial name entries work: type part of a last name and CourtView returns all records that match.
Each case record in CourtView shows the filing location, charge information, case status, hearing dates, attorneys, and judge assignment. Records in CourtView typically go back to 1990. Juvenile criminal cases and records sealed by court order do not appear in the system. CourtView is free to use and does not require registration. For appeal records from cases that originated in Yakutat and were appealed from the Juneau trial court, use the Appellate Courts Case Management System at appellate-records.courts.alaska.gov.
Running a CourtView search before submitting a records request is the best approach. It confirms the case number, which you will need on the records request form, and saves you from the $30 per hour research fee the clerk charges for name-only searches.
CourtView provides free public access to Yakutat criminal court records, all of which are filed at the Juneau Superior and District Court.
The Alaska Court System's Juneau court page provides contact information and procedural details for the court that serves Yakutat City and Borough.
How to Request Yakutat Criminal Court Records
All records requests for Yakutat criminal cases go to the Juneau clerk. Requests can be submitted in person at 123 4th Street in Juneau, by mail to the same address, or by fax to (907) 463-4705. Use the Alaska Court System's official records request form, Form TF-311, which is available at courts.alaska.gov. Fill out the form completely. Include the case number from CourtView if you have it, the names of the parties, and the specific documents you need.
Copy fees at the Juneau court follow the Alaska Court System's standard schedule. Plain copies cost $5 for the first document and $3 for each additional document. Certified copies cost $10 for the first document and $3 for each one after that. A certified copy bears a court statement confirming it is a true reproduction of the original filed document. This type of copy is typically required for legal proceedings, court filings in other jurisdictions, or official background check purposes.
Research fees apply if you do not have a case number and need the clerk to search by name. That fee is $30 per hour. Avoid it by running a CourtView search first. Standard processing times are five to seven business days. Mail requests from remote communities like Yakutat should account for additional transit time. Call (907) 463-4700 to ask about current processing times before sending a request by mail.
Types of Criminal Records Available
Criminal case records filed at the Juneau court for Yakutat City and Borough are public under AS 40.25.110, the Alaska Public Records Act, and Alaska Court Rule 37. Available records include charging documents, docket entries, motions, court orders, sentencing records, and final judgments. Both misdemeanor records at the district court level and felony records at the superior court level are accessible through standard channels.
Not all records are public. Juvenile criminal cases are sealed by law. Records sealed by a judge's order are not available to the public. Portions of files containing sensitive information about victims or witnesses may be withheld under state law. Under AS 12.62.160, criminal justice information held by courts and law enforcement has its own set of disclosure rules, separate from the general public records statute.
Records from dismissed cases, acquittals, or arrests not followed by charges may qualify for expungement under AS 12.62.180. Expunged records are removed from CourtView and are not accessible through standard request channels. Completion of a diversion program may also qualify. If you are unsure whether a record has been expunged, contact the Juneau clerk's office for guidance.
For criminal history background checks that go beyond individual case records, the Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains the central criminal history repository under AS 12.62.400 and processes fingerprint-based background checks.
Legal Framework for Yakutat Criminal Records
Criminal proceedings involving Yakutat City and Borough operate under Alaska state law. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 establishes the public's right to access government records, including court files. Alaska Court Rule 37 governs access to court records specifically, making most filed documents public unless a statute or court order restricts them.
Under AS 12.55.085, probation orders are public court records. Every condition the sentencing judge imposes, such as treatment requirements, no-contact orders, supervision terms, or geographic restrictions, is listed in the probation order and forms part of the public case file. This is true for cases filed at the Juneau court for Yakutat matters, just as it is for any other 1st Judicial District case.
The full Alaska statute database is at akleg.gov. For help understanding your rights when seeking Alaska court records, or to challenge a denied records request, the Office of the Attorney General can provide guidance under the Alaska Public Records Act. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press at rcfp.org also maintains a detailed Alaska-specific public records resource.
Cities in Yakutat City and Borough
No cities in the Yakutat City and Borough meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Yakutat is the main community. All criminal court records for Yakutat are filed at the Juneau court and are searchable through CourtView.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs are near Yakutat City and Borough. Criminal records for each are searchable through CourtView.