Nome Census Area Court Docket Records
Nome Census Area court docket records are filed and maintained through Alaska's Second Judicial District, with the Nome Superior Court and District Court at 113 Front Street serving as the primary courthouse for this remote area of western Alaska. Case information is available through the statewide CourtView name index, though remote courts like Nome can have records that predate electronic filing and require direct contact. This guide covers how to find Nome Census Area court docket records and how to request copies.
Nome Census Area Overview
Nome Census Area Court Docket Information
The Nome Superior Court and District Court serves the Nome Census Area and a large surrounding region of western Alaska. The Second Judicial District covers the northwest part of the state including Nome, the Seward Peninsula, and communities along the Bering Sea coast. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, probate, and appeals from the District Court. The District Court handles misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, and preliminary hearings on felony charges.
The court is at 113 Front Street, Nome, AK 99762. The main phone number is (907) 443-5216. For cases and records from the Nome court, this is the primary contact. The Alaska Court System court directory lists all locations and any changes to hours or contact information. Check the directory page if you are planning to visit or call ahead of a records request.
| Court | Nome Superior Court / District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 Front Street Nome, AK 99762 |
| Phone | (907) 443-5216 |
| Judicial District | Second Judicial District |
| Superior Court Jurisdiction | Felonies, civil over $100k, domestic relations, probate, appeals |
| District Court Jurisdiction | Misdemeanors, civil up to $100k, small claims, preliminary hearings |
The court docket records resource at provides an overview of Nome Census Area court records and how to access them through Alaska's public records systems.
This overview resource shows the available Nome Census Area court docket record access points and explains how the Second Judicial District court serves this region.
How to Search Nome Census Area Court Docket Records
CourtView is Alaska's statewide name index for trial court cases. The Alaska Court System case search portal lets you search Nome Census Area court docket records by name, case number, or citation number. CourtView covers both Superior and District Court cases across all judicial districts. This is the fastest way to look up a Nome Census Area case without calling the courthouse.
Before searching, read the tips at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/cvinfo.htm. For Nome court records, consider that names can have varied spellings, especially for Alaska Native names which may appear differently in different records. Try multiple spelling variations if your first search returns nothing. CourtView will show all matching cases statewide. Filter by court location to focus on Nome cases specifically.
Verify name spelling carefully when searching for Nome Census Area court docket records. A slight variation in a name can cause a case to not appear in results even when it exists. If you search by name and find nothing, try searching by a partial case number or call the court directly at (907) 443-5216. Staff can search paper records and older indexes that are not yet in CourtView. For paper records, call ahead to confirm what is available and how to request them.
CourtView shows the case number, party names, case type, assigned judge, case status, and a docket listing with dates and brief descriptions of filings. To get the actual documents, you submit a separate records request. Do not rely on CourtView alone to know the full contents of a case file.
Note: CourtView is a name index only. It is not an official criminal history report and should not be used for employment or licensing background checks.
What Nome Census Area Court Docket Records Include
Nome Census Area court docket records cover the full range of cases that come before the Nome court. Criminal dockets include misdemeanor and felony charges. Common criminal case types in western Alaska include DUI, assault, domestic violence, theft, drug offenses, and subsistence regulation violations. Civil dockets cover small claims, contract disputes, domestic relations cases, and probate proceedings. Each case generates a docket that logs all filings and orders.
A docket entry includes the date, a document type code, and a short description. Common entries include "complaint filed," "arraignment held," "order issued," and "judgment entered." The docket is a summary log, not the full text of each filing. To read the actual documents in a case, you submit a records request to the court and pay the applicable copy fees.
Some records are not public. Juvenile cases are confidential under Alaska law. Adoption records are sealed. Dismissed criminal cases may be removed from the public index after 60 days under AS 22.35.030. Alcohol offense records for persons under 21 are restricted under AS 04.21.078 for charges filed after October 4, 2016. These exclusions apply uniformly in Nome as in all other Alaska courts.
Nome Census Area dockets may also include cases tied to federal matters, though federal charges go through the U.S. District Court rather than the state system. Cases involving federal land management or maritime law are filed federally and do not appear in CourtView.
Getting Copies of Nome Census Area Court Docket Files
To get copies of Nome Census Area court docket records, submit a records request to the Nome court. Use form TF-311 from the Alaska Court System forms library. Fill in the case number if you have it, the names of the parties, and the specific documents you need. Mail the form to 113 Front Street, Nome, AK 99762, or call (907) 443-5216 to ask about other submission options.
Copy fees for Nome Census Area court docket records follow the statewide schedule. The first document costs $5. Each additional document in the same request costs $3. Certified copies cost $10 for the first and $3 for each additional certified copy. If staff must search for records without a case number, a $30 per hour research fee applies under AS 40.25.110. Having a case number avoids this charge.
Processing times for remote courts like Nome can be longer than for courts in larger cities. Plan for several weeks when submitting mail requests. If you need documents for a legal proceeding with a deadline, call ahead and explain your timeline. Court staff can sometimes expedite urgent requests or at least tell you what to realistically expect.
Note: For records not found in CourtView or in the court's current electronic system, paper records may exist. Contact the court to ask about older records and how to access them.
Public Access to Nome Census Area Court Docket Records
Most Alaska court records are open to the public. Under AS 40.25.110, public agency records must be available for inspection during regular office hours. Nome Census Area court records are public records under this rule. You do not need to be a party to a case to search CourtView or request copies of non-confidential documents.
The Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295, provides the legal framework for public records access across the state. For court records specifically, Alaska Rules of Administration 37.5 through 37.8 govern what is public and what is confidential. These rules apply to the Nome court the same as to courts in Anchorage or Juneau.
Exclusions include juvenile records, adoption proceedings, sealed case files, dismissed criminal cases removed after 60 days, and restricted alcohol offense records for persons under 21. If a record you are looking for does not appear online, contact the Nome court at (907) 443-5216 to find out whether the record exists in restricted or paper form.
Cities in Nome Census Area
Nome Census Area does not have any cities that meet the qualifying population threshold for individual city pages. The community of Nome is the main population center. All court filings for residents of Nome and surrounding communities go through the Nome Superior and District Court.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs and census areas are in western and northwest Alaska.