Kodiak Island Borough DUI Records
DUI records in Kodiak Island Borough are held by the Alaska Court System, Kodiak Police Department, and Alaska State Troopers, and searching them requires knowing which agency handled the case. This page covers how to find DUI case filings, arrest reports, criminal history, and license revocation records tied to incidents in this Southwest Alaska island borough, whether the case went through Kodiak District Court or involved state-level criminal history databases.
Kodiak Island Borough Overview
Search Kodiak Island DUI Records Online
The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal is the main tool for searching DUI records in Kodiak Island Borough. CourtView allows free public searches by name, case number, or date. Most DUI misdemeanor cases filed in Kodiak appear here once they have been docketed. Felony DUI offenses, which apply to a third or later DUI within 10 years under Alaska law, are handled at the superior court level and also appear in CourtView. The system covers the full Alaska court network, so a single name search will pull up any case statewide.
CourtView shows basic case data including the charges filed, court dates, case status, and disposition. It does not always show the full text of court documents, but it gives enough detail to confirm whether a case exists and where it is being heard. For older records that may not be in the online system, a direct request to the Kodiak courthouse is the right move.
The Kodiak Courthouse is at 204 Mission Road, Room 122, Kodiak, AK 99615. The court phone number is (907) 486-1600, and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Court staff can assist with records requests in person or by mail using Alaska Court System form TF-311.
The Kodiak courthouse handles both Superior Court and District Court matters. Superior Court covers felony DUI cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, and probate. District Court handles misdemeanor DUI charges, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000.
Kodiak Court Copy Fees and Records Requests
Copy fees at Kodiak courts are $5 for the first two pages and $2 for each additional page. Certified copies cost more and require a specific request at the clerk's window. If you do not have a case number and need court staff to search for records by name, a research fee of $15 per name per year searched may apply. This is a standard Alaska Court System fee that applies at most courthouses outside of Anchorage.
Mail requests work well for Kodiak records if you cannot visit in person. Send a completed TF-311 form to the Kodiak courthouse with payment made out to the Alaska Court System. Include the full name of the subject, approximate date range, and any case number if you have it. The court will respond with available records or a fee estimate for larger requests.
Standard forms for records requests are posted at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The TF-311 form covers all Alaska court locations and is the correct form for requesting Kodiak records.
The Kodiak Island Borough website provides contact information for borough offices. Borough administrative staff can help direct records requests to the right agency, though court DUI records are maintained by the Alaska Court System rather than the borough itself.
Kodiak Police Department Records
The Kodiak Police Department is a primary source for DUI arrest records within the City of Kodiak. The department is at 2160 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615, and can be reached at (907) 486-8000. The KPD's Support Services Division includes a Communications Unit, a Records Unit, and operates the City Jail. The KPD was established in September 1940 and has grown to 41 full-time members with a budget over $6 million annually.
The Kodiak Police Department website publishes police blotters online, which can include recent DUI arrests. Blotters are a quick first check for recent incidents before a full court case has been docketed in CourtView. For a formal records request, contact the Records Unit directly during business hours.
The Kodiak City Jail is operated on a contractual basis for the Alaska Department of Corrections and is described as the largest and busiest contract jail in Alaska. Individuals arrested on DUI charges in the city are booked here before any transfer to a state correctional facility if custody is required beyond the initial hold.
Alaska State Troopers and DUI Arrests in the Borough
Outside city limits, Alaska State Troopers handle DUI enforcement in Kodiak Island Borough. The Kodiak Troopers post is at 2421 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615, phone (907) 486-4121. Troopers patrol roads on Kodiak Island and respond to DUI calls from areas not covered by city police. For recent DUI-related incidents, the Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch is updated regularly and includes arrest summaries from around the state.
The Daily Dispatch is public and searchable. It does not list every DUI stop but does include arrests and significant incidents. This is a useful source if you need to confirm a recent arrest before the case has been fully entered into the court system. Dispatch records are not a substitute for court records but can confirm that an event occurred and when.
Individuals held following a DUI arrest in the borough may be housed at the Kodiak Jail at 1421 Rezanof Drive West, Kodiak, AK 99615, which is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections. Inmate status can be checked through the VINE system at doc.alaska.gov or through vinelink.com/alaska.
DPS Criminal History Records for DUI Convictions
The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes DUI convictions. The DPS self-service background check portal lets you request a name-based criminal history for $20 or a fingerprint-based check for $35. Results are returned by email. A DUI conviction in Kodiak Island Borough will show up in this database if it resulted in a criminal finding, not just an administrative action.
This type of check covers all of Alaska, so a single request will capture any DUI convictions statewide, not just those from Kodiak. The DPS Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone is (907) 269-5767. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM.
Under Alaska law, a DUI conviction stays on a person's criminal record permanently. There is no expungement option for most DUI convictions in Alaska, so old DUI cases from Kodiak can still appear in a DPS check even if they are decades old.
Alaska DUI Laws and Kodiak Island Cases
Alaska's DUI laws apply statewide, including in Kodiak Island Borough. Under AS 28.35.030, a DUI occurs when a driver operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher, or while impaired by drugs or alcohol. The limit for commercial drivers is 0.04% under AS 28.33.030. Penalties increase sharply with repeat offenses. A first offense means a minimum 72 hours in jail, a $1,500 fine, and a 90-day license revocation. A second offense brings at least 20 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, and a one-year revocation. A third or subsequent DUI within 10 years is a Class C felony with a minimum 120-day jail term, a $10,000 fine, and permanent license revocation.
Refusing a breath or blood test triggers separate charges under AS 28.35.032. The penalties for refusal match those for a standard DUI conviction. Alaska's implied consent law means all drivers are presumed to have agreed to chemical testing by virtue of using state roads.
When someone is arrested for DUI in Kodiak, the DMV starts an administrative revocation process separately from the criminal case. The driver gets a 7-day temporary license from the time of arrest and must request a hearing within that window to contest the revocation. Details on that process are at the DMV DUI administrative revocation page. Reinstatement after a DUI requires SR-22 insurance, completion of the Alaska Safety Action Program (ASAP), and ignition interlock device (IID) installation. See the DMV reinstatement page for current requirements.
DMV Driving Records for Kodiak Residents
The Alaska DMV driving record service provides a record of license actions, revocations, and reinstatements tied to a specific driver. The fee is $10 per record. Driving records show the administrative side of a DUI, including any license suspension or revocation that resulted from the arrest, separate from what appears in the criminal court record. For Kodiak Island residents checking their own record or a family member's record, this is a direct and low-cost option.
Alaska DUI convictions remain on a driving record permanently. A driving record from the DMV will show every DUI-related license action going back to the start of the person's Alaska driving history. This makes driving records useful when a full history is needed, not just what appears in a court case search.
Administrative hearings to contest a license revocation can be requested through the DMV hearing request page. A limited license, which allows restricted driving while a revocation is in effect, may be available for some Kodiak drivers under certain conditions. See the DMV limited license page for eligibility rules.
Therapeutic Courts in the Region
Alaska operates therapeutic courts in several locations that handle DUI cases through treatment-focused programs rather than standard criminal prosecution. Kodiak is not listed as a therapeutic court site. The nearest therapeutic court locations are Anchorage and Kenai. For defendants in Kodiak who qualify, a referral to a therapeutic court program may still be possible, though participants would need to travel to the program site. More information on these programs is at the Alaska therapeutic court programs page.
Cities in Kodiak Island Borough
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Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
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