Fairbanks North Star Borough DUI Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough DUI Records - Where They Are Kept

Fairbanks North Star Borough is one of Alaska's most active jurisdictions for DUI enforcement. The borough seat is Fairbanks, and the borough covers a wide area of Interior Alaska. Criminal DUI records are held by the Alaska Court System. The borough itself holds administrative records, property records, and certain local government documents through its own offices. Borough records requests go to the borough's administrative offices at P.O. Box 71267, Fairbanks, AK 99707, phone (907) 459-1000. The physical location is 907 Terminal Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701.

Borough public records requests require a written form with requestor information. Departments that handle borough records include Air Quality, Animal Control, Assembly/Clerk/Elections, Assessing, Community Planning, and others. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Requests that take more than five hours of staff time may incur personnel costs. Again, borough-level records are distinct from criminal court records. DUI case files live at the court, not the borough office.

The borough's website at co.fairbanks.ak.us lists all departments and provides public records request forms and contact information. This is the right starting point for any borough-specific records question.

Fairbanks Courts - DUI Cases in the Fourth Judicial District

Both the Fairbanks Superior Court and the Fairbanks District Court are located at 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Superior Court handles the larger cases: felony DUI charges (three or more offenses within 10 years), civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters. The Superior Court phone is (907) 452-9277. District Court handles misdemeanor DUI charges, traffic violations, small claims up to $10,000, and civil matters up to $100,000. District Court phone is (907) 452-9251.

To request paper copies of court records, visit the clerk's window on the second floor of the courthouse or mail your request to the same address. Standard non-certified copies cost $2.00 per page. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy. A research fee of $30.00 per hour applies when you do not have a case number and the clerk must search for the record. Processing time is typically two to four weeks for mailed requests. Walk-in requests at the clerk's window may be handled more quickly depending on workload.

Use Form TF-311 FBKS when submitting a records request for Fairbanks court cases. This form identifies the case, the parties, and the specific records you need. Bring it when you visit in person or include it when you mail your request. Having the case number eliminates the $30/hour research fee, so use CourtView first to identify the case number before contacting the court.

CourtView - Search DUI Records for Fairbanks North Star

CourtView is Alaska's statewide court case search tool. It is free, public, and available at records.courts.alaska.gov. Search by name, case number, or date range. The Fourth Judicial District includes all Fairbanks-area courts. DUI cases show charges, hearing dates, party names, court location, and dispositions. CourtView is the fastest way to find out whether a DUI case exists and what its current status is.

Here is a screenshot of the CourtView case search portal:

Enter the person's name and select the Fourth Judicial District to narrow results to Fairbanks-area cases. The case number from CourtView is what you need when requesting physical document copies from the clerk's office.

CourtView does not require an account. It is accessible from any browser. Results are not always complete for very recent cases, as there can be a short lag between when a case is filed and when it appears in the system. For the most recent DUI arrests, check the Troopers' Daily Dispatch or FPD logs first.

Fairbanks Police Department - DUI Arrest Records

The Fairbanks Police Department handles DUI enforcement within the city limits of Fairbanks. Their website is at alaskapolice.us. FPD made 1,127 arrests in 2022, a number that includes DUI offenses. To request a records report from FPD, complete the department's records request form and submit it in person or by email to fpd@fairbanks.us. Ticket numbers from FPD begin with the letter "F" (for example, F1234567).

Here is a screenshot of the Fairbanks Police Department website:

FPD records are separate from court records and Troopers records. If a DUI arrest was made by FPD, start here. If it was made by Alaska State Troopers, use the DPS channels instead.

Traffic tickets issued by FPD are paid to the City Clerk at 800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. This is separate from court fines and criminal penalties. If you received a traffic citation related to a DUI stop but no criminal charges were filed, the City Clerk handles that payment. For criminal DUI fines and fees, payments go through the court.

North Pole Police Department also covers parts of the greater Fairbanks area. If a DUI incident occurred in North Pole or nearby areas outside FPD jurisdiction but within the borough, contact North Pole PD or check the Troopers' dispatch for jurisdiction details.

Alaska State Troopers - Detachment A

Alaska State Troopers Detachment A is headquartered in Fairbanks and covers Interior Alaska including the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding census areas. Troopers handle DUI enforcement on roads outside city limits and assist FPD within the city when needed. The Daily Dispatch at dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov publishes recent Troopers arrests including DUI incidents with BrAC (breath alcohol concentration) readings, names, and charge descriptions.

Here is the Fairbanks North Star Borough official website with links to borough departments and records request information:

The borough site lists all department contacts and the public records process. Start here when you need to determine what records the borough itself holds versus what is in state court files.

For criminal background checks including DUI convictions anywhere in Alaska, the DPS Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. The self-service online portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov lets individuals request their own record without fingerprinting. Third-party requests follow a different process and require fingerprinting and a formal application.

Fairbanks Therapeutic DUI Court

Fairbanks operates a Therapeutic DUI Court for repeat DUI offenders. This program is treatment-focused and designed for offenders who qualify based on their history and circumstances. Participants go through structured treatment, regular court check-ins, and monitoring as an alternative to standard sentencing for repeat DUI convictions. Fairbanks is one of several Alaska cities with a therapeutic court program, alongside Anchorage, Bethel, Juneau, Kenai, and Palmer.

Participation in the therapeutic court creates a different case record than a standard criminal DUI case. Some records in therapeutic court programs may be handled differently than standard criminal records. If you are searching for a DUI record from someone who went through the therapeutic court, check CourtView first. The Fairbanks courthouse clerks can tell you how records from the therapeutic court are filed and accessed.

Information on Alaska's therapeutic court programs, including eligibility and program details, is available at dot.alaska.gov. These programs aim to reduce repeat DUI offenses through treatment and accountability rather than purely punitive measures.

Fairbanks Correctional Center

The Fairbanks Correctional Center at 1931 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701, phone (907) 458-6700, is the primary detention facility for Interior Alaska. DUI offenders sentenced to jail time in Fairbanks North Star Borough typically serve their sentence here. For felony DUI sentences, offenders may be transferred to a different state facility depending on sentence length and bed availability.

The Alaska Department of Corrections maintains an inmate lookup tool at doc.alaska.gov. This tool shows current incarceration status and facility location for people in state custody. Use it to confirm whether a specific person is in custody and where they are held.

Alaska DUI Laws and Penalties

Alaska law sets the DUI blood alcohol limit at 0.08% under AS 28.35.030. The limit drops to 0.04% for commercial drivers under AS 28.33.030. Refusing a chemical test is a crime under AS 28.35.032 and carries the same penalties as a DUI. Implied consent under AS 28.35.031 applies to all drivers on Alaska roads.

First offense: minimum 72 hours in jail, $1,500 fine, 90-day license revocation. Second offense: 20 days minimum, $3,000 fine, one-year revocation. Third offense within 10 years: Class C felony, 120-day minimum, $10,000 fine, permanent revocation. DUI entries stay on your driving record in Alaska permanently. There is no lookback limit for how long they remain on file.

When a DUI arrest happens, the criminal case goes through the court system and a separate administrative revocation begins through the DMV. The driver receives a 7-day temporary license. They have 7 days from arrest to request a DMV hearing to contest the revocation. Missing that deadline means the revocation goes forward without a hearing. Information on the administrative process is at dmv.alaska.gov. Administrative hearing details are at dmv.alaska.gov/driver-services-adjudication/administrative-hearing-information/.

DMV Records - Driving History and Reinstatement

Driving records for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents are maintained by the Alaska DMV. Request your own record at dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/driving-record/. After a DUI revocation, reinstating your license requires three things: SR-22 insurance, completion of ASAP (Alcohol Safety Action Program), and installation and use of an ignition interlock device (IID). Full details are at dmv.alaska.gov/driver-services-adjudication/reinstate-after-dui-breath-test-or-refusal/.

Here is the Alaska DMV DUI administrative revocation page:

This page explains what triggers a revocation, how long it lasts based on offense number, and how to challenge it through the administrative hearing process.

Court Forms and Legal Help

Court forms for DUI-related filings are available at courts.alaska.gov/forms/index.htm. The Alaska Department of Law handles prosecution of criminal cases including DUI. Information is at law.alaska.gov. For legal aid in the Fairbanks area, contact the Alaska Legal Services Corporation or use the Alaska Bar Association's referral service to find a qualified attorney.

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Cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough

These qualifying cities in the borough have their own DUI records pages:

• Fairbanks DUI Records
• Badger DUI Records
• College DUI Records
• Farmers Loop DUI Records

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

DUI records for areas near Fairbanks North Star Borough:

• Denali Borough DUI Records
• Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area DUI Records
• Southeast Fairbanks Census Area DUI Records