Nome Census Area DUI Records

Search Nome DUI Records Through CourtView

The Alaska Court System's CourtView public access portal is the primary tool for finding DUI records tied to Nome Census Area. CourtView allows free name searches and returns results from all Alaska courts. DUI cases from Nome and the surrounding villages are processed at the Nome Superior and District Court, located at 113 Front Street, P.O. Box 1110, Nome, AK 99762, phone (907) 443-5216. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Misdemeanor DUI cases appear at the District Court level, while felony DUI cases go to Superior Court. Both appear in CourtView searches.

Nome Census Area is an unorganized borough with no local government. There is a Nome Census Area Clerk's Office at 102 Division Street, Nome, AK 99762, phone (907) 443-6603, but DUI court records are held by the Alaska Court System, not the local clerk. For court records, CourtView or a direct request to the Nome courthouse is the right path. The local clerk's office handles area-level administrative matters unrelated to court proceedings.

CourtView is free for basic searches and available 24 hours a day. A name search will return DUI cases filed at Nome and any other Alaska court. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and disposition. To get copies of actual documents, follow up with the Nome courthouse.

Nome Court Copy Fees and Records Requests

Standard copy fees at Nome courthouse are $0.25 per page for basic uncertified copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page for copying. If court staff must search for records by name without a case number, a research fee of $15 per name per year searched applies. These are Alaska Court System rates that apply at Nome along with other courts across the state.

Records requests can be submitted in person during business hours, by mail, or in some cases by phone inquiry for basic information. Mail requests should go to the Nome courthouse with payment made out to the Alaska Court System. Include the full name of the subject, approximate date range, and case number if you have it. Standard forms for records requests are posted at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Use form TF-311 for the Nome courthouse, which covers all court locations not separately listed in the form instructions.

Nome Superior Court handles felony DUI cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, and probate from across the Second Judicial District's western Alaska coverage area. Nome District Court handles misdemeanor DUI charges, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000 from Nome and the surrounding villages.

Law Enforcement in Nome Census Area

Nome has both a city police department and an Alaska State Troopers post. The Nome Police Department is at 102 Front Street, Nome, phone (907) 443-5262. The police department handles DUI enforcement within Nome city limits and is the first point of contact for incidents in the city. Outside city limits, Alaska State Troopers cover the vast census area. The Nome Troopers post is at 206 West 5th Avenue, Nome, AK 99762, phone (907) 443-2835. Troopers patrol Nome and fly to remote villages across the region in response to calls.

Village Public Safety Officers serve many of the remote communities spread across Nome Census Area. VPSOs provide first response in villages where troopers cannot be present at all times due to distance. They can respond to DUI calls, conduct initial field assessments, and hold suspects until troopers arrive. VPSO reports become part of the case file that feeds into any criminal DUI case filed at the Nome courthouse.

Several Alaska Native villages in Nome Census Area also operate tribal police departments under Public Law 93-638 compacts with the federal government. These tribal officers have authority within village boundaries and can make DUI arrests. Those cases are then processed through the state court system and appear in CourtView under the Nome court docket once filed.

For recent DUI-related incidents, the Alaska State Troopers Daily Dispatch publishes arrest summaries from around the state and is updated regularly. This is a useful first check for recent Nome area DUI arrests before a case has been formally docketed in CourtView.

Anvil Mountain Correctional Center

Individuals arrested on DUI charges in Nome may be held at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center, which serves as the regional detention facility. The center's phone number is (907) 443-2241. This facility houses pre-trial detainees from Nome and surrounding areas. Those held here following a DUI arrest remain in custody until arraignment or release conditions are set by the court. For remote village arrests, defendants may be flown to Nome and booked at Anvil Mountain before being brought before a magistrate or judge.

Inmate status at Anvil Mountain and other Alaska Department of Corrections facilities can be checked through the VINE system at vinelink.com/alaska or through the Alaska Department of Corrections website at doc.alaska.gov. VINE allows real-time notifications when an offender's custody status changes, which can be useful for people tracking a specific DUI case.

DPS Criminal History Records for Nome Area DUIs

The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes DUI convictions from Nome Census Area and all other parts of Alaska. The DPS self-service background check portal allows name-based criminal history requests for $20 or fingerprint-based checks for $35. Results are returned by email. A DUI conviction from Nome will appear in this database if it resulted in a criminal conviction rather than just an administrative license action.

The DPS check covers all of Alaska. One request captures any DUI conviction statewide tied to the person's identity, not just those from Nome or the Second Judicial District. Under Alaska law, a DUI conviction is permanent. There is no standard expungement process for DUI convictions, so old Nome area DUI cases will still appear in a current DPS search.

In-person and mail requests go to the DPS Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. The DPS can also process requests through the online portal without a visit to Anchorage.

Alaska DUI Laws That Apply in Nome Census Area

Alaska DUI statutes apply statewide, including all communities within Nome Census Area. Under AS 28.35.030, a DUI occurs when a driver's blood alcohol content reaches 0.08% or higher or when the driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Commercial drivers face a stricter limit of 0.04% under AS 28.33.030. A first offense means a minimum 72 hours in jail, a $1,500 fine, and a 90-day license revocation. A second DUI carries at least 20 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, and a one-year revocation. A third or later DUI within 10 years is a Class C felony with a minimum 120-day jail term, a $10,000 fine, and permanent revocation of driving privileges.

Refusing to take a breath or blood test is a separate criminal offense under AS 28.35.032. The penalties for refusal equal those for a standard DUI conviction. Alaska's implied consent law means all drivers on state roads are considered to have agreed to chemical testing by using a vehicle in Alaska. Refusal results in both criminal charges and automatic administrative license revocation.

After a DUI arrest, the DMV starts an administrative revocation process separate 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. Full details on that process are at the DMV DUI administrative revocation page. Getting a license restored after a DUI requires SR-22 insurance, completion of the Alaska Safety Action Program, and in many cases installation of an ignition interlock device. Current reinstatement requirements are on the DMV reinstatement page.

DMV Driving Records for Nome Area Drivers

The Alaska DMV driving record service provides records showing license actions, revocations, and reinstatement history for a specific driver. The fee is $10 per record. A DMV driving record shows the administrative side of a DUI, including any license suspension or revocation that followed an arrest, separate from what appears in a court criminal record. Both the court record and the driving record capture important but different information about a DUI case.

DUI convictions remain on an Alaska driving record permanently. An old DUI from Nome or anywhere else in Alaska will appear in a current DMV record. This makes DMV driving records a reliable tool for checking long-term DUI history for Nome area drivers when a full picture is needed.

Administrative hearings to contest a license revocation can be requested through the DMV hearing information page. A limited license allowing restricted driving during a revocation period may be available in some cases. See the DMV limited license page for eligibility details.

Property and Vital Records in Nome Area

Property records for Nome Census Area are accessible through the Alaska Land Records Information System (ALRIS), which the state maintains as a centralized property records database. Vital records, including birth and death certificates that may appear in DUI-related probate or estate matters, are kept by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics in Juneau. Neither of these sources is directly tied to DUI records, but they come up in related proceedings, particularly when a DUI case involves a fatality or results in estate matters.

The Alaska Department of Law at law.alaska.gov provides information on public records rights and the statutes that govern access to arrest records and criminal history under Alaska law. Arrest records are public under AS 40.25.110 through AS 40.25.220.

Nearby Census Areas and Boroughs

If the DUI record you need may involve a neighboring part of western Alaska, check these nearby areas:

• Northwest Arctic Borough DUI Records
• Kusilvak Census Area DUI Records
• Bethel Census Area DUI Records