Kodiak Recent Bookings

Kodiak recent bookings are processed by the Kodiak Police Department, which also operates the Kodiak City Jail, the largest and busiest contract jail in Alaska. The jail operates under a contract with the Alaska Department of Corrections. This page covers how to search booking and arrest records, check inmate status, and access court records tied to Kodiak cases. Alaska State Troopers C Detachment covers areas outside city limits. Several online tools are available for public searches, and all agency contact details are listed below.

Kodiak Police Department Booking Records

The Kodiak Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within Kodiak city limits. KPD is at 2160 Mill Bay Road and can be reached at (907) 486-8000 for non-emergency calls. The department is led by Chief Tim Putney. KPD also operates the Kodiak City Jail at 1421 Rezanof Drive West under contract with the Alaska DOC, which makes it one of the more significant jail operations in the state.

The department publishes a police blotter with recent incidents. For more detailed records, including incident reports and arrest documents, written public records requests are required under AS 40.25.100. Submit requests to KPD at 2160 Mill Bay Road or by fax at (907) 486-8909. The city website at city.kodiak.ak.us/police lists current department contacts and public records information.

Kodiak City Jail Inmate Search

The Kodiak City Jail is the largest contract jail in Alaska by activity. It is located at 1421 Rezanof Drive West and is operated by KPD on behalf of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Most people arrested in Kodiak are booked into this facility. The phone for the jail is the same as KPD: (907) 486-8000.

To check if someone is currently in custody in Kodiak, use VINELink. The VINE system is free and available around the clock. Search by name to see current custody status and facility location. You can also set up phone or email notifications for custody changes, including release and transfer. Since Kodiak City Jail feeds into the DOC reporting system, bookings at this facility are typically visible in VINE within a short time after processing.

The Alaska DPS background check system is shown below, which is maintained by DPS and used for criminal history inquiries related to Kodiak and statewide arrests.

The DPS background check page explains what types of records are available and how to request a personal or third-party criminal history report.

Note: The Kodiak City Jail operates under a DOC contract, so inmates booked here are part of the statewide Alaska DOC inmate system.

Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post

The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post is part of C Detachment and covers the Kodiak Island area outside city limits. The post is at 2921-A Mill Bay Road and can be reached at (907) 486-4121, fax (907) 486-5810. AST handles felony investigations, calls in unincorporated areas, and state-level cases on Kodiak Island.

The AST Daily Dispatch is updated each day with incident logs from all AST detachments statewide, including the Kodiak area. It is free and public. The AST Active Warrants list shows outstanding warrants issued by state troopers, searchable by name. For a quick overview of recent trooper activity in the Kodiak area, the dispatch log is the fastest public tool available.

The AST Kodiak Post also houses a DPS criminal records office. Background check requests can be submitted there in person Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, at 2921-A Mill Bay Road.

Kodiak Courthouse and Court Records

Criminal cases tied to Kodiak bookings are filed at the Kodiak Courthouse, located at 204 Mission Road, Room 122, Kodiak, AK 99615. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone is (907) 486-1600. Kodiak cases fall under the Third Judicial District.

The fastest way to search for court records is Alaska CourtView. CourtView is free and lets you search by name, case number, or date range. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case disposition for active and closed matters. For copies of court documents, the Kodiak clerk charges $5.00 for the first page of a certified copy plus $2.50 per additional page. Uncertified copies range from $0.25 to $2.50 per page depending on the document. Contact the clerk at (907) 486-1600 to confirm current fees and turnaround time.

The criminal charges filed page on the Alaska court website explains how cases move from arrest to formal charging, including what happens when the DA decides whether to file or dismiss.

DPS Criminal Records and Sex Offender Registry

The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Kodiak arrests and convictions. The Alaska DPS criminal records page explains how to request records. Fees for background checks range from $20 to $35 depending on the type. In-person requests at the Kodiak AST office are accepted Monday through Friday during business hours.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is searchable online at no charge. It lists registered offenders statewide by name or location and is maintained by DPS. Alaska's criminal records access rules under AS 12.62 govern what records the public can get and for what purpose. Convictions are generally accessible. Arrests that did not result in conviction have limited public access.

Booking and arrest records in Kodiak fall under the Kodiak Island Borough. The borough page covers additional law enforcement resources, court contacts, and records access information for the full island region.

Note: U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak at (907) 487-5266 handles law enforcement matters on the federal installation and those cases go through federal, not state, court.