How do I find court records in Alaska?

Requests should be submitted to the clerk of court where the case was filed. You may submit your request in person or by mail to the court. A complete list of Alaska Court System contact information is available at: http://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/index.htm.

How many courts are in Alaska?

Courts in Alaska include a state court system, one federal district court and approximately 79 Native American tribal courts. Alaska’s court system is a “unified, centrally administered, and totally state-funded” system.

Is the Alaska Court System open?

Are courthouses open? The courts are operating but the processes have been changed so you can take care of your court business by phone, email, or online. The Sitka courthouse is only allowing telephonic or video appearance in most court cases until at least August 6, 2021.

How many Alaska Supreme Court justices are there?

five justices
The Alaska Supreme Court The Supreme Court includes five justices. The justices, by majority vote, select one of their members to be the chief justice. The chief justice holds that office for three years and may not serve consecutive terms.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Alaska?

Incarcerated – Alaska state or municipal custody If you believe the defendant may be in Alaska state or municipal custody, you can check the VINE website to see where the defendant is being held. You can call the Department of Corrections Chief Classification Officer at 907-269-7426.

Does Alaska elect judges?

Alaska’s judges are selected by what is called the Judicial Merit Selection System. The Alaska Judicial Council is composed of an equal number of lawyers and non-lawyers and chaired by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court.

Is Anchorage a Republican?

Alaska regularly supports Republicans in presidential elections and has done so since statehood. The Alaska Bush, central Juneau, midtown and downtown Anchorage, and the areas surrounding the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Ester have been strongholds of the Democratic Party.

Is jury duty Cancelled in Alaska?

Civil jury trials are suspended statewide until at least September 7, 2021. A presiding judge may approve a jury trial in exceptional circumstances. Some civil jury proceedings, such as presumptive death trials, may be held in person or by video conference.

Where is the Alaska Supreme Court located?

Anchorage
After Alaska became a state in 1959, the Alaska Constitution created the Alaska Supreme Court. While its central location is in Anchorage, where it hears arguments monthly, the Alaska Supreme Court also hears arguments in Fairbanks, Juneau, and other locations less regularly.

What is a status hearing?

Pretrial hearings, also known as status conferences, are court hearings where the judge, the prosecutor and the criminal defense attorney all get together to discuss how the case is progressing. Typically, the more serious or complex a case, the longer the case will drag out.

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Where can I find list of Alaska Court cases?

A statewide name index of trial court cases filed with the Alaska Court System which provides case number, party names and general case type information

How to request a form from the Alaska court system?

TF-810 Request to Exclude Case from Courtview under Admin R 40 (a) or AS 22.35.030 The Alaska Court System Forms Catalog lists all the forms produced by the Administrative Office of the Court. We provide this catalog for informational purposes. Contact your local court to request a form listed in the catalog that is not available on the website.

How are minor offense citations filed in Alaska?

In Alaska, not all minor offense citations are filed with the court. Administrative Bulletin 39 explains which minor offense citations must be filed with the court. Minor offense citations filed with the court are assigned a minor offense case number except as provided in #3 below.

What’s the mission of the court system in Alaska?

The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity. The EMMONAK courthouse will be CLOSED to the public from May 3, 2021 through May 21, 2021.