Kodiak Island Borough Court Docket

Kodiak Island Borough court docket records are filed at the Kodiak courthouse at 204 Mission Road. The Kodiak Superior and District Courts serve this area as part of Alaska's Third Judicial District. You can search court dockets for free online through CourtView, or you can visit the courthouse in person to use public access terminals. Certified copies of case documents require a written request and applicable fees. This page explains how to find and get Kodiak Island Borough court records.

Kodiak Island Borough Court Location

The Kodiak Superior and District Court is at 204 Mission Road, Room 122, Kodiak, AK 99615. The phone number is (907) 486-1600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for in-person record searches. The court falls under Alaska's Third Judicial District, which is based in Anchorage and covers much of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska.

The Kodiak Superior Court handles the full range of upper-level cases: felony criminal charges, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations including divorce and custody, probate estates, juvenile proceedings, and appeals from District Court decisions. The Kodiak District Court handles misdemeanor cases, civil matters up to $100,000, small claims under $10,000, preliminary felony hearings, and traffic and minor offense cases. Most day-to-day filings go through the District Court side.

Search Kodiak Island Court Dockets Online

CourtView is Alaska's free statewide case index. You can search it at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm without creating an account. Enter a name or case number to pull up Kodiak cases. CourtView returns up to 500 results per search. It shows party names, case type, case number, and general docket entries. You can also use public access terminals at the Kodiak courthouse for in-person searches.

Some Kodiak cases are not visible in CourtView. Juvenile records are confidential under Alaska statutes. Adoption records are sealed. Mental health proceedings have restricted access. Certain domestic violence records are limited. Sealed records and some dismissed criminal cases are also excluded. The rule is AS 22.35.030, which bars online publication of criminal case records where the defendant was acquitted or all charges were dismissed, once 60 days have passed. Alaska Administrative Rule 40(a) lists all other excluded categories.

More guidance on Kodiak Island Borough court records is available at

Kodiak Island Court Docket Resources

The Alaska Court System's directory page for the Kodiak Superior and District Court lists current contact details and hours. See it at courts.alaska.gov.

Check this page before visiting the courthouse to confirm hours and any schedule changes that may affect access.

The Public Record Center maintains a directory of Kodiak Island Borough public records resources at

This directory covers multiple record types for Kodiak Island Borough, including court records, property records, and vital records held by various agencies.

The Kodiak Police Department handles local law enforcement records. Their office is at 217 Lower Mill Bay Road, phone (907) 486-8000, website kodiakak.us.

Police records are separate from court docket records. The police department maintains arrest logs and incident reports, while the court clerk maintains the official record of case proceedings.

Kodiak Court Docket Fees and Copies

Kodiak Island Borough court records are governed by Alaska Court Rule 37 and AS 09.25.100-220. These rules set the framework for what is public, what is restricted, and how copies are provided. The standard fee schedule for Kodiak court records is $5 per document plus $2 per page. A name search fee of $15 per name per year also applies for written name-based searches. Certified copies cost more than plain copies.

Research time beyond a basic name or case number lookup may be billed at $30 per hour. Payment is required before the court processes your request in many cases. If you only need to view records rather than get copies, you can do that at the courthouse using public access terminals during regular hours at no charge.

For certified copies, submit a written request with the case number, a description of the documents you need, and your contact information. The court accepts requests in person, by mail, or by other methods they specify. Call (907) 486-1600 ahead of time to confirm the current submission method and estimated processing time.

Note: Fee schedules can change. Confirm current costs with the court before submitting payment.

Criminal Records and Background Checks in Kodiak

A court docket search in Kodiak Island Borough shows what happened in court. It is not a formal criminal history record. For a complete official criminal background check, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety at dps.alaska.gov. A name-based check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $35. Walk-in service is in Anchorage at 5700 E. Tudor Road. Mail requests go to the same address. Statutory authority is AS 12.62.

The City of Kodiak operates separately from the borough government. For city-specific municipal records, contact the city at 710 Mill Bay Road, phone (907) 486-8659. For offender custody status, check VINE. Federal cases are searchable through PACER and the U.S. District Court at akd.uscourts.gov. Historical court records may be in the Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov.

Cities in Kodiak Island Borough

Kodiak is the main city in Kodiak Island Borough. All court dockets for the borough are filed at the Kodiak courthouse on Mission Road.

Nearby Boroughs

These areas are part of Alaska's Third Judicial District or are geographically close to Kodiak Island Borough.