Learn How to Find and Request Alaska Arrest Records

Alaska is the largest state in America. It is also one of the most under-populated states of the United States, with a population even less than the smallest state of Rhode Island. However, it would be improper to assume that the crime rate would be low as well. The principal cities of the region Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau have the highest crime rates, as Alaska arrest records surpass the national record by a whopping fifteen percent.

Reasons for Researching Arrest Records

Going through the state arrest records will prove to be particularly beneficial if you are keen on protecting both yourself and your property. The local arrest records show that the majority of crimes pertain to property thefts which include larceny and burglary, as well as theft of vehicles. The incidence of arson is particularly high in the region as well with violent crimes like rape and murder taking place periodically.

The official state website http://www.courtrecords.alaska.gov/ will help you to check all of these Alaska arrest records. It will certainly help you to take adequate security measures if you can find a person may not be completely trustworthy, no matter your relationship to them. Running a background check may help you unearth the dark past of your prospective employee, and the details of any arrests may actually help you take the right decision. Being wary of a person included in the sex offender registry might help you to keep your children out of harm's way as well.

Accuracy of Arrest Records

While you may find adequate evidence against a person by simply researching arrest records, it may not be a wise move to take action before you verify the identity of the offender. Searching by name will often return multiple records-especially when the first or last name happens to be a common one.

The best possible way to counter-check the offender with an arrest record is to confirm his date of birth as well. Case files contain other relevant facts about specific cases, and you can obtain them by visiting the local courts personally. Copies of documents required for proper identification and verification of an offender arrested and tried in Anchorage can be obtained from the Records Division at 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2004. All contact details for the local courts of other cities and towns of Alaska can be found at http://www.courts.alaska.gov/ctrecs.htm.

 

Types of Available Records

Every type of arrest records has been included in the official database, making it one of the most authentic and comprehensive resources for performing a background check. Even minor cases of law violation or instances of driving in an intoxicated state can be looked up by conducting a search through this database.

Electronic Arrest Records

The electronic case management system of Alaska has been in force since 1990. A few of the trial courts in the region have started to enter older case information into their systems recently. Consequently, you may find details of arrest records between the years 1970-1980 in several local court resources.

You are free to contact the clerks of individual trial courts if you find errors in the details of any of these arrest records. All court offices normally stay open from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on weekdays.

 

Potential Search Results

Alaska arrest records also allow you to search for offenders convicted of a specific felony or misdemeanor. You may find that a number of such offenders are on parole or probation and under the supervision of local authorities. You can access detailed information about them by visiting the Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole in Alaska. They are located at 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 601, Anchorage, AK 99501. You can also check out their website at http://www.correct.state.ak.us/corrections/communitycorr if you are looking for general information about the Department and their procedures and divisions within the state.