Fairbanks North Star Borough Court Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough court records are official documents and materials generated from legal proceedings that fall within the jurisdiction of the borough’s trial courts. A typical court record includes the following:

• Transcripts
• Summons and Subpoena
• Court judgments
• Case details
• Motions and Pleadings
• Witness testimony
• Decrees
• Dockets
• Information Sheets

Fairbanks North Star Borough court records serve many important purposes, including making the courts accountable to the public and ensuring the credibility of its judicial process. In addition, these records may serve as precedent for future rulings in similar cases.

Are Court Records Public in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

In Fairbanks North Star Borough, court records are public. Per AS 40.25.110 (Alaska Public Records Act), public records, such as court documents, are available for inspection. Individuals may also get copies of court documents by requesting them from their custodians. However, the following court records in Fairbanks North Star Borough are not publicly available:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Medical and related public health records
• Law enforcement records
• Investigative records
• Sealed court records
• Records containing identifying information of victims in criminal cases
• Financial information in public court records
• Juror information

Fairbanks North Star Borough Court Records Search

Fairbanks North Star Borough court records are accessible on searchable online databases managed by the courts’ records departments. Records seekers may also contact custodians of court records by fax, phone, email, or in person to search for such documents.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Court Records Search by Name

In Fairbanks North Star Borough, interested persons can search for court records by the names of the parties on the records. Alaska Court System's online database allows users to search for Fairbanks North Star Borough court records by entering the names of individuals or companies. Follow these steps to perform name-based searches for Fairbanks North Star Borough court records online:

• Open the Courtview Public Access portal
• Click the search cases tab
• Select the number of search results to view
• Select the name search criteria
• Input the first and last name on the record
• To search business names, input the name of the company in the required field
• Click the search tab to view the results

Alternatively, requesters can perform name-based searches by inputting the names of individuals involved in the court case in a completed request form and submitting the form to the record custodians. This will help custodians search for court documents using the names provided.

The cost of conducting name-based searches for Fairbanks North Star Borough court records may vary. The fees usually cover searching and obtaining certified or normal copies of the court documents. Obtaining certified copies costs $10 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same document.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Courts

The court system in Fairbanks North Star Borough comprises the Superior and District Courts. As a trial court of general jurisdiction, the Superior Court has the most authority over legal cases arising in the borough. On the other hand, the District Court is a trial court of limited jurisdiction.

Fairbanks Superior Court
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-9277

Fairbanks District Court
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-9277

Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court Case Search

Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court is a trial court for all civil and criminal cases filed in the borough. It also serves as an appellate court for cases tried at the lower court. Cases handled by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court include:

• Juvenile delinquency
• Child abuse and neglect
• Probate matters
• Domestic relations
• Felonies

Interested persons can search for Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court cases on the Courtview Public Access site. They can search for such cases by name, case number, or traffic or citation number. Users can narrow search results by selecting the case type, status, and date range in the name search criteria.

Requesters can also obtain copies of case files from the Clerk of Superior Court in Fairbanks North Star Borough by filling out the Case File Request Form and submitting it via fax to (907) 452-9330 or by email. The request form can also be submitted in person at the courthouse or via mail to:

Fairbanks Superior Court
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701

Fairbanks North Star Borough District Court Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough District Court records contain documents and files related to cases adjudicated by the District Court, such as:

• Misdemeanors
• City and Borough ordinance violations
• Small claims cases
• Civil actions with claims up to $100,000
• Domestic violence matters
• Preliminary hearings for felonies
• Traffic infractions

To access Fairbanks North Star Borough District Court records, interested persons may request them from the Clerk of the Court. Requesters can visit the courthouse during business hours to obtain copies of such records or send a completed record request form. The Clerk accepts such requests by fax, mail, or email. On average, the Clerk processes requests for Fairbanks North Star Borough District Court records between two to four weeks. Please be aware that if you do not provide a case number, a research fee per hour will be included on your invoice. Note that requests not including case numbers attract a research fee of $30 per hour.

In addition, Fairbanks North Star Borough District Court records are accessible on the Courtview Public Access portal. Records available on the site can be searched by names, case numbers, or traffic/citation numbers.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Criminal Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records are documents and files created by law enforcement agencies operating within the Borough’s boundaries. These records relate to criminal activities handled by law enforcement agencies, such as arrest records, criminal history reports, and accident reports.

The Fairbanks Police Department and the North Pole Police Department maintain criminal records within their jurisdictions. To access such criminal records, contact the departments or visit their office and request such records.

To request Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records held by the North Pole Police Department, complete the request form and email or submit it in person at:

North Pole Police Department
125 Snowman Lane
North Pole, Alaska 99705

Interested individuals can also use the Fairbanks Police Department online portal to access Fairbanks North Star Borough arrest records and other criminal records maintained by the department.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Criminal Court Case Lookup

Interested persons can look up Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal court cases in different ways, including the following:

Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The Alaska DPS, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau, maintains statewide criminal records, including those relating to Fairbanks North Star Borough. Interested persons can contact the bureau to look up Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal case information or submit a completed Request For Criminal Justice Information Form to:

Criminal Records and Identification Bureau
5700 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 269-5767
Fax: (907) 269-5091

Alaska DPS charges $20 per copy for Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records and $5 for each additional copy.

Superior and District Courts

Anyone may request copies of Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal case files from the Clerk of the District or Superior Court where the case was filed. To make such requests, complete and send a records request form by email, fax, or mail to the court’s address. Requesters may also visit the court and look up criminal court case information during business hours.

Get Fairbanks North Star Borough Civil Court Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough civil court records are official documents and files relating to non-criminal cases adjudicated by the District and Superior Courts. The following are examples of civil cases handled by the courts in the borough:

• Small claims matters
• Probate
• Breach of contract
• Negligence disputes
• Personal injury claims
• Libel and slander
• Property disputes
• Employment matters
• Defamation cases
• Eviction
• Monetary Foreign Judgment
• Domestic relations

To get Fairbanks North Star Borough civil court records, contact the District or Superior Court Clerk responsible for maintaining and disseminating the records. Interested individuals may visit the courthouse to obtain copies of the civil court records they want or request them by email or faxing a completed record request form. Requesters can specify the documents needed from the civil cases in the form and provide case names or numbers.

In addition, requesters can search for Fairbanks North Star Borough civil court records available on the Courtview Public Access site. Users can access civil case records by selecting a search criterion and entering either the name on the record, case number, or citation number.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Family Court Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough Family Court records are official documents relating to domestic relations cases. The Superior Court is responsible for handling domestic relations matters, including:

• Divorce
• Adoption
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Marriage
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
• Domestic Violence

Interested persons can request Fairbanks North Star Borough Family Court records from the Clerk of the Superior Court. They can visit the court to inspect or obtain physical copies of such records or send a completed record request form to the custodian via email, fax, or U.S. mail.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Family Court records are also accessible on the online database maintained by the Alaska Court System. Users can search for Fairbanks North Star Borough Family Court records by either the case number or the names of the parties involved in the domestic relations proceedings.

Although Family Court records in Fairbanks North Star Borough are public, custodians may not provide sealed or confidential documents/information to ineligible or unauthorized requesters.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Dissolution of Marriage Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the Superior Court. They contain documents and case information of dissolution proceedings in which both parties mutually agree on all marital termination issues. Fairbanks North Star Borough dissolution of marriage records includes dissolution complaints/petitions, parenting plans, and property division and debt agreements.

Interested individuals can submit online requests to the Clerk's Office of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court to obtain dissolution of marriage records or obtain them in person. Alternatively, the Alaska Court System provides an online database where individuals can access Fairbanks North Star Borough dissolution of marriage cases using names, case numbers, or case types.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Marriage and Divorce Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough marriage records are official documents related to marriages solemnized within the borough, while divorce records are documents related to the termination of marital unions. In Fairbanks North Star Borough, the Superior Court grants divorces. As such, individuals may contact or visit the Clerk of the Superior Court to inspect or obtain copies of divorce records. They may also obtain Fairbanks North Star Borough vital records, including birth and divorce certificates from the Vital Records Office of the Alaska Department of Health (DHS). The borough’s marriage or divorce certificates may be obtained by submitting a completed Marriage certificate request form or Divorce certificate request form via mail, fax, or in person. Requesters must include a copy of any valid ID document and fax the form to (907) 465-3618 or mail it to:

Health Analytics and Vital Records
P.O. Box 110675
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0675
Fax orders: Juneau Office

The DHS also processes requests for Fairbanks North Star Borough marriage certificates or divorce records on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the following locations:

Juneau Office
5441 Commercial Boulevard
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3391

Anchorage Office
3901 Old Seward Highway, Ste. 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 269-0991

Fairbanks North Star Borough Birth and Death Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough birth records contain the identities and birth information of individuals in the borough, while death records document the demise of individuals. These records are essential for genealogical research and identity verification.

Birth and death records are part of Fairbanks North Star Borough vital records that can be obtained from the Alaska Department of Health (DHS) Vital Records Office. However, Fairbanks North Star Borough birth certificates are available only to record owners aged at least 14 years old and their parents or legal guardians. Likewise, only relatives of deceased persons may obtain their death certificates. Interested individuals can obtain Fairbanks North Star Borough birth and death certificates by completing the Birth Certificate Request Form or Death Certificate Request Form and submitting it to the Vital Records Office in person, via mail, or through fax.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Probate Court Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough Probate Court records are official documents generated from the Superior Court matters concerning the administration and transfer of the estates or property of deceased persons. Probate matters also involve appointing representatives for estates, settling claims or disagreements, and guardianship of minors.

Interested persons can contact the Fairbanks North Star Borough Superior Court to obtain probate court records. The Court Clerk may provide physical copies of these records upon in-person request during business hours. Requesters can also send paper requests for Fairbanks North Star Borough Probate Court records to the custodian online or by postal mail.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Property Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough property records contain official documents and information concerning the descriptions, ownership, and values of real estate within the borough. The Assessing Department in Fairbanks North Star Borough maintains property records, including:

• Deeds
• Maps
• Liens
• Uniform Commercial Code Documents
• Security Agreements
• Property Description
• Property Ownership History

Fairbanks North Star Borough provides an online property search tool for interested individuals to access property records. For property record searches on the database, choose the desired search criterion and input the necessary information to view the results. Users can search by maps, addresses, business names, or property account numbers (PAN). Individuals seeking Fairbanks North Star Borough property records may also contact or visit the Assessing Department to inquire about obtaining such property information.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Alaskacourtrecords.us provide access to Fairbanks North Star Borough court records. Users can access several court records conveniently on these platforms without contacting multiple record custodians. However, there are some limitations to using third-party online resources to access court records. These limitations include subscription fees and the inaccuracy of some record information.