Alaska Criminal Records
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locations and
resources for Alaska criminal records.
Where to Access Alaska Criminal Records
The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains all criminal justice information through the Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Alaska background checks and criminal records requests may be name-based or fingerprint-based. A name search costs $20, while a fingerprint search costs $35, with additional copies charged at $5 each.
Who Gets Access to Alaska Criminal Records?
Alaska allows anyone to request an Alaska criminal record and background check on any person. An individual may receive his entire criminal record, but will only receive open criminal charges or conviction records on other individuals. Law enforcement and qualified employers or agencies may request an individual’s entire Alaska criminal record.
Challenging a Criminal Record
If a mistake is found, fill out a request to correct form with the details of the correction needed and mail to the Department of Public Safety for review. Depending on the correction requested, supporting documentation may be required.
If you would like to obtain Alaska background checks and criminal records, follow the instructions detailed below:
Step 1:
Visit the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s website and download the Alaska Background Check Request Form.
Step 2:
Check off whether you’re the “subject” of the request, if you’re requesting under the “any person any reason” statute, or whether you’re an “interested person” and a qualified employer or agency.
Step 3:
If requesting a fingerprint check, verify to ensure you are using: Alaska Approved Finger Printers.
Step 4:
Once you have completed the form, include a money order or check made out to the State of Alaska for $20, which can either be mailed or dropped off in person.
For more information, the appropriate Alaska department can be contacted using the details below:
If you have been a victim of a crime in the state of Alaska, then you will be able access certain Alaska arrest records pertaining to your offender. You can request specific information, including when the individual in question is up for parole. You can also contact the Alaska Department of Corrections for additional information on inmates.
Step 1: Visit the Alaska Department of Corrections website to access their Alaska Victim Service Unit resources.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the page, and under the section entitled DOC Victim Related Forms (pdf), download and print out the appropriate forms that are pertinent to your needs.
Step 3: Return the form to the Victim Services Unit at the address listed on the bottom of the form.
You can also receive other information about Alaska arrest records by contacting the Victim Services Unit using the information below:
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