Prince of Wales-Hyder Recent Bookings
Recent bookings in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area are handled by the Craig Police Department and Klawock Police Department for their respective cities, and by Alaska State Troopers for the broader island and outlying communities. The census area covers Prince of Wales Island and nearby smaller islands in Southeast Alaska. This page explains where to find recent booking records, how to request reports from the right agency, how to look up inmate status, and how to search court records filed at Prince of Wales Superior Court in Klawock.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Overview
Prince of Wales-Hyder Bookings Search
The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area covers Prince of Wales Island, the third-largest island in the United States, plus a handful of smaller nearby islands and the community of Hyder near the Canadian border. The main communities are Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Whale Pass, Thorne Bay, and Naukati Bay, among others. Each city-level community has its own law enforcement. Alaska State Troopers cover the unincorporated areas and provide backup throughout the island.
The fastest online search tool for Prince of Wales-Hyder recent bookings is Alaska CourtView. This free portal covers all Alaska trial courts from 1990 onward. Cases from the census area appear under Prince of Wales Superior Court or Prince of Wales District Court. No login is needed and the portal is available at any hour. Search by name to view case details, charges, and current status.
The Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch posts nightly arrest summaries. For Prince of Wales Island incidents handled by AST, check the First District section. Entries from the Craig Post appear once logged, typically the evening of or the day after an incident. This is useful for checking arrests that are too recent to show up in CourtView yet.
The screenshot below shows the Craig, Alaska city website, which provides contact information for city departments including the police department.
The City of Craig website has department listings, contact information, and public services for Craig residents and visitors to Prince of Wales Island.
Craig is the largest city on Prince of Wales Island and a key hub for accessing local government services and law enforcement contacts for the broader census area.
Craig Police Department
The Craig Police Department handles arrests, bookings, and incident reports for the City of Craig. Craig is the largest community on Prince of Wales Island and the most active law enforcement hub in the census area. Records requests should be submitted in writing to the department. Include the subject's name, incident date, and type of record needed.
| Agency | Craig Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 2nd Street, Craig, AK 99921 |
| Phone | (907) 826-3330 |
Written records requests citing AS 40.25.100 are the standard approach. The department has a 10-business-day response window under Alaska public records law. For incidents on the outskirts of Craig or in areas bordering unincorporated territory, it may be worth confirming with the department whether city or AST handled the call before submitting your request.
Note: Records involving pending criminal cases are not released until after adjudication per AS 40.25.120, even when a public records request is properly submitted.
Klawock Police Department
The Klawock Police Department handles law enforcement for the City of Klawock, one of the older communities on Prince of Wales Island. Klawock is the location of the Prince of Wales Superior Court, making it the judicial seat for the census area. The Klawock Police Department handles arrests and records for incidents within city limits. For records requests, contact the department by phone to ask about the appropriate submission process.
The phone for Klawock Police can be reached through local dispatch. For incidents in the broader Klawock area that may have involved AST rather than city police, the Craig Post of Alaska State Troopers is the right agency to contact. The boundary between city and AST jurisdiction on the island can be unclear from outside the area, so when in doubt, contact both agencies to confirm who handled a specific incident.
Alaska State Troopers Prince of Wales Post
Alaska State Troopers cover the unincorporated portions of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and provide backup for city police departments when needed. The Craig Post is the main AST hub for the island, handling investigations for all communities outside city limits as well as the community of Hyder near the Canadian border. The Craig Post handles much of the criminal investigation activity on the island given the extent of the unincorporated territory.
| Agency | AST Prince of Wales Post |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 1277, Craig, AK 99921 |
| Phone | (907) 826-2918 |
| Fax | (907) 826-2919 |
| Website | dps.alaska.gov/ast/contacts |
For records requests involving AST-handled incidents, submit a written request citing AS 40.25.100 to the Craig Post. Include the full name, incident date, and type of report. AST has a 10-business-day response window. The AST active warrants database is free and searchable statewide by name. Active warrants for Prince of Wales Island individuals appear in that database when issued.
Prince of Wales Superior and District Court
The Prince of Wales Superior and District Court is based in Klawock and serves the full Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area within Alaska's First Judicial District. Superior Court handles felony cases and higher civil matters. District Court handles misdemeanors, small claims, traffic violations, and civil cases within its jurisdictional limits. Both courts operate from the same Klawock address.
| Court | Prince of Wales Superior and District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 6738-B Klawock-Hollis Highway, PO Box 529, Klawock, AK 99925 |
| Phone | (907) 755-8801 |
| Fax | (907) 755-8805 |
| 1PWmailbox@akcourts.gov | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM |
The screenshot below shows the Prince of Wales Superior Court directory page on the Alaska Court System website, with full contact details and court services listed.
The Prince of Wales Superior Court directory page has current contact information, mailing address, and the court's service details for the census area.
All court records from the Klawock-based court are searchable through CourtView at no charge. For certified copy requests, contact the clerk at 1PWmailbox@akcourts.gov or visit the court in person during business hours. The Alaska Court System's criminal charges filed report is another tool for checking recent Prince of Wales Island court filings over a rolling seven-day window.
Inmate Search and Local News
People arrested in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area are typically transferred to Ketchikan Correctional Center for holding while awaiting court proceedings. Ketchikan is the regional hub for Southeast Alaska's southern section. To check current custody status, use Alaska VINE. VINE is free, available 24 hours a day, and searchable by name. You can also call VINE at 1-800-247-9763.
The POW Report is a local news source covering Prince of Wales Island. It regularly publishes incident reports, arrest logs, and community news. This is one of the best ways to track local booking activity that may not yet be reflected in state databases.
The screenshot below shows the POW Report website, a local news outlet that covers arrests and incidents on Prince of Wales Island.
The POW Report covers local news, police activity, and court cases for Prince of Wales Island communities including Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, and surrounding areas.
The POW Report is especially useful for arrests that are recent enough to be covered in local reporting before formal court records appear in CourtView. It is a community-focused source and a practical complement to state databases.
Sex Offender Registry and Background Checks
The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is public and searchable by name, address, or ZIP code. Registered offenders living in Craig, Klawock, and other Prince of Wales Island communities appear in the statewide registry. Searches are free and available at all times without any account.
Full criminal history background checks are processed through Alaska DPS criminal records. This covers the full state record, not just a single census area. Requests can be submitted online or by mail. More information on the process is available on the DPS background check page.
Public access to Prince of Wales-Hyder arrest records is governed by AS 40.25.100. Detailed criminal justice records fall under AS 12.62, which restricts certain data to authorized agencies. For most public needs, CourtView, VINE, and the AST Daily Dispatch provide sufficient access without formal requests.
Nearby Areas
Need booking records from neighboring Southeast Alaska regions? These areas each have their own pages.