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Fairbanks Police Department Records

The Fairbanks Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for DUI enforcement within the city limits. FPD made 1,127 arrests in 2022, and DUI offenses make up a notable share of that total. FPD-issued ticket numbers begin with the letter "F." You can submit records requests in person at the department or by email to fpd@fairbanks.us. Traffic citations can be paid to the City Clerk at 800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701.

Police reports, arrest records, and collision reports tied to DUI incidents are maintained by FPD's records division. The department processes requests on a rolling basis. If the case is active or involves an ongoing investigation, some details may be withheld until the matter is resolved. Once charges are adjudicated, the full arrest report generally becomes available.

The City of Fairbanks also operates a public records portal through NextRequest, where you can submit requests online and track their status. If you include a case number, processing is faster. Without one, provide as much detail as possible: full name of the subject, approximate date and time of the incident, and the location where the stop or arrest occurred. Staff time over five hours requires payment, so requests for large volumes of records may carry a cost.

The NextRequest portal is the preferred method for tracking your request and communicating with the records office. It creates a paper trail and allows the department to respond electronically rather than by mail.

The City of Fairbanks public records portal is available at Fairbanks Public Records Request, and the FPD citizen resources page with records submission options is at Fairbanks Police Department Records.

Fairbanks public records procedures are shown below, with instructions on submitting requests for DUI arrest reports and related police files.

The NextRequest system lets you track your request status from submission through completion without needing to call the department.

The Fairbanks Police Department's records and citizen resources page provides additional guidance on what documents are available and how to request them.

FPD handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, and traffic data tied to DUI stops within city limits.

Fairbanks Courts: Superior and District

Fairbanks Superior Court is located at 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Phone: (907) 452-9277. The Superior Court handles felony DUI cases, which in Alaska are defined under AS 28.35.032 as a DUI with three or more prior convictions within 10 years. The Superior Court also handles civil cases over $100,000, domestic relations, probate, and appeals from District Court.

The District Court at the same address handles misdemeanor DUI charges. A first-offense DUI under AS 28.35.030 carries up to one year in jail, a minimum fine of $1,500, and a 90-day license revocation. A second offense carries at least 20 days in jail, a $3,000 minimum fine, and a one-year revocation. These are handled as Class A misdemeanors in District Court unless prior convictions elevate the charge to a felony.

Court records for DUI cases in Fairbanks are searchable through CourtView by name, case number, or date range. The database shows charges, hearing history, dispositions, and sentencing details. To get physical copies of court documents, contact the court clerk's office directly. Non-certified copies and certified copies each carry different fees. Bring a case number if you have one to speed up the process.

The Alaska CourtView public database covers Fairbanks cases as part of the Fourth Judicial District records. Search is free and no account is needed.

Alaska CourtView Online Case Search includes all Fairbanks DUI case records filed in Superior and District Court, searchable by name or case number.

CourtView is updated regularly and includes case dispositions, charge details under AS 28.35.030, and sentencing orders for Fairbanks DUI cases.

Fairbanks Therapeutic Court

Fairbanks operates a Therapeutic Court program that offers an alternative track for eligible DUI defendants. The program is intensive: participants undergo regular court appearances, substance use treatment, and random testing. It is designed for people whose DUI offense is tied to alcohol or drug dependency rather than a one-time lapse in judgment. Completion of the program can lead to reduced or dismissed charges, though this depends on the specific case and the prosecutor's agreement.

Referrals to Therapeutic Court typically come through the public defender or defense attorney after arraignment. The defendant must meet eligibility criteria, which generally exclude people with violent prior convictions or cases involving serious injury to others. Once enrolled, the defendant is monitored closely and must appear before the therapeutic court judge on a regular schedule.

Therapeutic Court records are still part of the public court record system. The underlying case number and charges remain visible in CourtView, though treatment-related specifics may be protected. If a case was handled through Therapeutic Court, the disposition will reflect that outcome. Information about the Fairbanks Therapeutic Court is available at Alaska Court System Therapeutic Courts.

Alaska State Troopers and Statewide Records

Alaska State Troopers enforce DUI laws on roads outside Fairbanks city limits, including the surrounding Fairbanks North Star Borough areas. Trooper-generated DUI arrest records are a different set of documents from FPD records. If the arrest occurred outside the city limits, the records will be with the Troopers rather than FPD.

The Troopers Daily Dispatch posts recent arrest summaries, including DUI incidents, and is publicly available online. For older Trooper records, use the DPS FOIA portal at dpsalaska.justfoia.com. The self-service background check tool at DPS Self-Service Background Check allows individuals to review their own DUI and criminal history on file with the state.

Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch posts current arrest information including DUI activity in the Fairbanks North Star Borough area outside city limits.

The Daily Dispatch covers AST activity and supplements city police records for DUI incidents in unincorporated areas of the borough.

Fairbanks North Star Borough DUI Records

For borough-wide DUI records, court resources, and public records information covering unincorporated areas of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, see the borough records page. Fairbanks North Star Borough DUI Records covers the full range of records available at the borough level.

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