Juneau Recent Arrests and Booking Records
Juneau City and Borough recent arrests are documented through the Juneau Police Department's daily newsroom bulletins, CourtView case filings, and the VINE inmate notification system, with the JPD serving as both the city police and de facto sheriff's office under the unified city-borough structure. This page covers how to find current booking data, warrant information, court records, and certified arrest reports for Juneau.
Juneau City and Borough Overview
Juneau Police Department Arrest Records
The Juneau Police Department (JPD) is the unified law enforcement agency for Juneau City and Borough. It handles the duties of both a city police department and a sheriff's office, since Juneau operates as a combined city-borough government. JPD headquarters is at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 586-0600. Officers handle criminal investigations, patrol, domestic calls, traffic enforcement, and all booking for the borough.
When someone is arrested in Juneau, the booking process produces a record that includes the person's name, charges, booking date and time, and initial custody status. These records are subject to Alaska's public records law under AS 40.25.110, which gives the public the right to access government-held records unless a specific exemption applies. JPD will respond to written records requests for incident reports and booking logs. Requests can be submitted in person at the station or by mail. Standard processing can take several business days depending on case status and whether charges have been referred to the district attorney.
For urgent or recent booking inquiries, calling JPD directly at (907) 586-0600 is the fastest route. Dispatch staff can often confirm whether a named individual is currently in custody, though they cannot provide detailed case information over the phone.
The Juneau Police Department website is the starting point for recent arrest bulletins and public safety news for the borough.
JPD Newsroom: Daily Arrest Bulletins
The JPD Newsroom at juneau.org/police/newsroom is one of the most direct sources for recent arrest information in Juneau. JPD publishes daily bulletin archives that list recent arrests, press releases covering significant incidents, and updates on wanted persons and active warrants. The newsroom is updated regularly and is free to access without registration.
Each bulletin typically lists arrests by date with the subject's name, age, charges, and sometimes additional incident details. This is a solid first stop if you are looking for very recent arrests - those from the past day or week - before they have been fully processed into CourtView. The newsroom also covers major investigations, drug enforcement actions, and community safety advisories that provide context around arrest patterns in the borough.
Press releases for more significant cases often include additional facts such as how an investigation developed, what evidence was recovered, and what charges the district attorney has filed or is considering. These are public documents and can be cited or referenced. Archives going back several years are available on the site.
JPD's newsroom publishes daily bulletins with recent arrests and incident summaries for Juneau Borough.
Juneau Active Warrants
The Juneau Police Department maintains a warrants page at juneau.org/police/warrants. This page lists individuals who are wanted for active warrants issued by Juneau courts. Warrants appear here when a judge has issued an order for someone's arrest, typically because they failed to appear for a scheduled court date, violated probation conditions, or are the subject of a new criminal complaint. The list is updated by JPD as warrants are issued or recalled.
If you suspect a warrant exists for you or someone else, checking the JPD warrants page first is a reasonable step. CourtView may also show warrant entries within a case file. A judge enters a bench warrant or failure-to-appear warrant into the court record, and that information can sometimes be found by pulling up the relevant case in CourtView. However, not all active warrants will be visible through CourtView, particularly if they were issued at an early stage before a full case was filed.
Outstanding warrants in Juneau can result in arrest at any traffic stop or routine law enforcement contact anywhere in Alaska. Persons with outstanding warrants may also find that their driver's license or other government benefits are affected. Consulting an attorney before surrendering on a warrant is generally advisable, as an attorney can often arrange a scheduled surrender and appearance that results in more favorable terms than an unplanned arrest.
Note: The JPD warrants page covers municipal and state warrants executed within Juneau. Federal warrants are separate and handled by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Juneau Court Records via CourtView
The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides public access to criminal and civil case records filed in Juneau courts. CourtView is available at courts.alaska.gov and allows searches by party name, case number, or date. For Juneau cases, records appear in the First Judicial District system. Both Superior Court cases (felonies, major civil matters) and District Court cases (misdemeanors, civil under $100K) are included.
CourtView shows case type, parties, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. It covers filings going back to the early 1990s. A case will not appear until the district attorney files formal charges. Arrests that did not result in charges will not appear, and cases with active sealing orders are restricted from public view. Juvenile records are also excluded from the public CourtView database.
The Juneau Trial Court is located at the Dimond Courthouse, 123 West 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 463-4753. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Standard document copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 fee plus copying charges. For cases involving significant amounts of documentation, it is worth calling ahead to confirm processing time and whether in-person pickup is required or if mail delivery is available.
Lemon Creek Correctional Center and VINE
Lemon Creek Correctional Center at 1000 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801 is the regional detention facility for Southeast Alaska. It is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from Juneau and surrounding boroughs including Haines, Skagway, and Hoonah-Angoon. When someone is arrested in Juneau, they are typically transported to Lemon Creek after initial processing at JPD.
VINE is the statewide inmate tracking tool. It is available at vinelink.vineapps.com and allows free searches by name to find current inmate location, booking date, and release information. Registered VINE users receive automated alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This is particularly useful for victims who need to know when an offender is released, or for family members who need to confirm where a recently arrested person is being held.
For very recent bookings not yet in VINE, calling Lemon Creek directly or contacting JPD at (907) 586-0600 will confirm current status.
Alaska State Archives and Historical Records
The Alaska State Archives, located in the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building at 395 Whittier Street, Juneau, AK, holds historical court records and government documents that predate modern electronic systems. If you are researching older arrest records or court cases from decades past that may not appear in CourtView, the archives are a useful resource. Staff can assist with locating records from specific time periods. Appointments are recommended for research visits.
The Juneau Public Library at 292 Marine Way also provides public computer terminals that can be used for court record searches, CourtView lookups, and general public records research. No fee is charged for computer access during normal library hours. Library staff can point researchers toward relevant databases and resources but cannot provide legal advice or access restricted records on behalf of patrons.
Alaska State Troopers maintain a separate post for areas outside Juneau municipal boundaries. The AST Juneau Post can be reached at (907) 747-3254. Arrests made by AST in rural areas near Juneau are booked through the trooper system and appear in CourtView once charges are filed. Records requests for trooper-generated arrests go to the DPS Records Unit in Anchorage.
Note: The Alaska Department of Public Safety background check portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov provides a statewide criminal history search that includes Juneau arrests and convictions recorded in the state system.
Cities in Juneau City and Borough
Juneau is a unified city-borough with one main population center. The following qualifying city page covers arrest records and law enforcement resources for the city itself.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
Juneau borders or is regionally connected to several other Southeast Alaska jurisdictions. Arrest records for those areas are covered separately.