Juneau Court Docket Search

Juneau court docket records are kept at the Dimond Court Building in downtown Juneau, which serves as the First Judicial District courthouse for the City and Borough of Juneau. You can search Juneau court docket cases online using the Alaska Court System's CourtView, or submit a request directly to the courthouse by email, fax, or mail. This page covers how to access Juneau court docket records, what case types they include, and how to obtain copies of filed documents.

Juneau Court Docket Access

The Dimond Court Building at 123 4th Street, P.O. Box 114100, Juneau, AK 99811, serves as the main courthouse for the City and Borough of Juneau. The First Judicial District Superior Court handles felonies, civil cases over $100,000, domestic relations, probate, juvenile matters, and appeals from District Court. The District Court covers misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The main phone for the Juneau courts is (907) 463-4700. The jury clerk can be reached at (907) 463-4706. Fax is (907) 463-3788. You can submit records requests by email, fax, mail, or in person at the Clerk's Office. The general TF-311 form applies for Juneau, since it is not one of the three specific courthouse locations that has its own form variant. Download forms from the Alaska Court System forms library.

For broader context on how court records work at the borough level, visit the Juneau City and Borough court docket page.

Juneau Police Records and Court Filings

Arrest and incident records from the Juneau Police Department are separate from court docket files. You can request JPD records directly through the Juneau Police Department Records page.

The Juneau Police Department is located at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801, and can be reached at (907) 586-0600. Police reports and arrest records from JPD may be referenced in court docket filings but must be requested separately from the police department rather than through the courthouse.

When a Juneau police case results in criminal charges, the case will appear in the Juneau court docket system under the defendant's name. You can track the case from initial arraignment through final disposition using the CourtView online portal. The docket will show every hearing, motion, and order in the case file.

How to Search Juneau Court Docket Records

Use the CourtView case search portal to look up Juneau court docket records online. You can search by party name or case number. Juneau case numbers begin with "1JU" for the First Judicial District, Juneau location. If you are searching by name, enter the last name first and try common nicknames or spelling variations if the first search returns nothing.

CourtView returns case titles, party names, case type, assigned judge, current status, and a list of docket entries. Docket entries show the date, type of document or event, and a brief description. You cannot view the full text of filed documents through CourtView, but the docket gives you the framework to know what to request from the courthouse directly.

You can also access Juneau court records at the Dimond Court Building in person. Bring a photo ID. Staff can search by name or case number and pull up the case file. Without a case number, the $30.00 per hour research fee applies. In-person access is available during courthouse hours.

Records that do not appear in CourtView include sealed cases, juvenile records, certain domestic violence protective orders, and cases removed under Administrative Rule 40. Juneau court docket records related to cases involving acquittals or dismissals may also be removed after 60 days under Alaska Statute 22.35.030.

What Juneau Court Docket Records Contain

Juneau court docket records reflect the full history of civil and criminal cases from initial filing to final resolution. A criminal case docket in Juneau will show the charges filed, the date of arraignment, bail or release conditions, motions from prosecutors and defense counsel, hearing outcomes, plea information, sentencing details, and any probation or community work service requirements.

Civil case dockets list the plaintiff and defendant, the nature of the dispute, all motions and orders, trial dates, and the final judgment. Probate dockets cover petitions to appoint personal representatives, estate inventories, creditor claims, and final closing orders. Domestic relations cases in Juneau include divorce petitions, custody orders, child support modifications, and protective orders, although some content in family law cases is restricted from public view.

Juneau Court Directory and Filing Instructions

The official court directory for Juneau is listed on the Alaska Court System court directory page for the First Judicial District.

This directory page is the best place to confirm current hours, contact information, and any updates to filing or records request procedures at the Juneau courthouse.

The City and Borough of Juneau's municipal attorney office handles legal matters for CBJ government entities. That office is separate from the state court clerk. For matters involving CBJ as a party to litigation, docket records are accessible through the same CourtView system. The City and Borough of Juneau website covers municipal services and government contacts.

Requesting Copies of Juneau Court Docket Documents

To get document copies from Juneau court docket files, use the general TF-311 form and submit it to the Dimond Court Building by email, fax, mail, or in person. The form asks for your contact information, the case name or number, and the specific documents you need. Be as specific as you can. "All documents in case 1JU-24-00123CR" is a clear request. "Everything related to John Smith" is not.

Copy fees follow Alaska Court System standards. Plain copies cost $5.00 for the first document and $3.00 for each additional. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first and $3.00 for each additional. The research fee without a case number is $30.00 per hour. Processing time varies. The Juneau courthouse does not list a specific processing window, but most requests across the state take two to six weeks.

Under AS 40.25.120, every person has the right to inspect public records in Alaska, including court files, subject to listed exceptions. Exceptions include vital statistics records, medical records, juvenile records, and records classified as confidential by law. The full text of AS 40.25.110 through AS 40.25.295 is available through the Alaska Legislature.

The Alaska State Archives at 395 Whittier Street, Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 465-2270, holds historical court records from territorial courts and pre-1990 case files. If you are researching older Juneau cases, the State Archives is the right starting point.

Public Access Rules for Juneau Court Dockets

Juneau court docket records are governed by the same public access rules that apply across all Alaska courts. Administrative Rules 37.5 through 37.8 set the framework for what is and is not accessible. Most case records are open to the public. The court must keep a publicly accessible indication that a case exists even when the case itself is sealed, so you can know a sealed case is there without being able to read its contents.

Sealed records, confidential cases, and juvenile files are not accessible to the public. Some domestic violence cases are removed from public access after they close without a protective order being issued. Cases where a defendant completed a suspended imposition of sentence and conviction was set aside may also be removed from the public index under AS 12.55.085. These rules apply to all Juneau court docket records in CourtView and in the physical court files.

Which Borough Handles Juneau Court Dockets

Juneau is a unified city and borough. All court filings for cases arising in Juneau go through the First Judicial District courts at the Dimond Court Building. For more on borough-level court records and resources, visit the Juneau City and Borough court docket page.

View Juneau City and Borough Court Docket Records

Nearby Cities

These Alaska cities are in the First Judicial District or nearby regions with their own court resources.