Find DUI Records in Wrangell City and Borough

Searching DUI Records Online and In Person

Alaska CourtView at records.courts.alaska.gov is the main tool for searching DUI records in Wrangell. The system is free to use and lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. DUI charges filed under AS 28.35.030 show up as criminal cases. Implied consent refusal charges appear under AS 28.35.031. Repeat DUI offenses become felonies under AS 28.35.032 when the driver has three or more prior convictions within the past ten years.

CourtView shows the case number, parties, charges, court location, hearing dates, and current status. Not every document in a case file is available to view online, but the index gives a clear record of what has been filed. For specific documents, you need to contact the Wrangell Courthouse directly. The courthouse is located at 205 Brueger Street, Wrangell, AK 99929. This is the same address as the municipal offices. The court handles both District Court and Superior Court cases for the Wrangell area.

District Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases, civil matters under $100,000, traffic infractions, and small claims. Superior Court handles felony DUI cases, civil cases over $100,000, family law matters, probate, and appeals from lower courts. Because Wrangell is a relatively small and remote community, judges sometimes travel on a rotation schedule. If you need to appear in court or file documents, it is worth calling ahead to confirm court hours and whether a judge is available in person or by video.

The official Wrangell City and Borough website at wrangell.com is the starting point for local government services, including records access, contact information, and meeting information for the Borough Assembly.

The borough website links to the clerk's office, public records portal, assembly agendas, and municipal code, all of which are relevant when searching for local records.

Borough Clerk and Public Records Requests

The Borough Clerk's public records request portal at wrangell.com/administration/request-public-records allows anyone to submit a formal request for municipal documents, including police incident reports and arrest logs maintained by the Borough.

You can submit requests by email to clerk@wrangell.com or through the online form. The municipality has 10 business days to respond to most public records requests under Alaska law.

The Wrangell Borough Clerk maintains official records for the City and Borough. These include vital records, business licenses, assembly minutes, local ordinances, and municipal documents. Borough code states that all records and accounts of every office, department, or agency of the borough government are open to public inspection. This means DUI-related police records held by the borough can be requested under Alaska's Public Records Act, AS 40.25.110 through 40.25.220.

The Borough Clerk's office is at 205 Brueger Street, Wrangell, AK 99929. Phone: (907) 874-2381. Email: clerk@wrangell.com. The Assembly meets on the first and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Municipal Code and assembly minutes are posted online at the borough website. Records you can request from the clerk's office include police department records, incident reports, arrest logs, and other documents generated by borough departments. These are separate from court records, which are held by the Alaska Court System.

Wrangell Police Department and DUI Arrests

The Wrangell Police Department handles law enforcement within the City and Borough of Wrangell. When someone is arrested for DUI in Wrangell, the police process the arrest, which includes booking, photographing, and fingerprinting. The department also offers fingerprinting services for background checks, which can be useful for individuals who need to document their own criminal history. The Wrangell Police can be reached at (907) 874-2381.

Wrangell does not have a permanent jail for long-term detention. The borough has holding cells for temporary custody, but defendants who need to be held longer are transferred to the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, which is the regional detention facility for southeast Alaska. This means that after a DUI arrest in Wrangell, a person held in custody is typically transported to Juneau by ferry or small aircraft within a day or two.

Arrest records from the Wrangell Police Department are public under Alaska's Public Records Act. You can request them through the Borough Clerk or directly from the police department. Some information may be redacted if a case is still active or if release would interfere with an ongoing investigation, but basic arrest information is generally available to the public. The Wrangell Police maintain arrest logs and incident reports that can confirm whether a DUI arrest occurred and when.

The Alaska State Troopers also have regional jurisdiction and can be reached through the Ketchikan Post at (907) 225-5118. The Troopers provide backup and handle cases in areas outside Wrangell proper. Their arrest records are available through the daily dispatch system at dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov, which publishes arrest information from across the state.

The Borough Clerk's office page at wrangell.com provides contact details, meeting schedules, and information on how to submit public records requests and access municipal documents.

The Clerk's office is a good first contact for municipal records, while court records are handled through the Alaska Court System at the Wrangell Courthouse.

DUI Charges and Penalties Under Alaska Law

Alaska law defines DUI under AS 28.35.030 as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher, or while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances, even if the BAC is below 0.08%. Commercial vehicle operators face a lower threshold of 0.04% under AS 28.33.030. A first DUI conviction carries up to one year in jail with a minimum of 72 hours, a minimum fine of $1,500, and a 90-day license revocation.

A second DUI within ten years is more serious. The minimum jail time is 20 days, the fine is at least $3,000, and the license revocation lasts one year. A third or subsequent DUI within ten years is charged as a felony under AS 28.35.032. Felony DUI carries a minimum of 120 days in jail, a minimum fine of $10,000, and a three-year license revocation. These minimum sentences cannot be suspended, meaning a judge cannot give less than the minimum even with mitigating factors.

Refusing to submit to a chemical test at the time of a DUI stop is treated as a separate offense under AS 28.35.031. Refusal carries its own penalties, including license revocation, and the refusal can be used as evidence in the criminal case. The DMV administers the license revocation process separately from the court. Information on DUI administrative revocation is at dmv.alaska.gov. Drivers have seven days from the date of arrest to request a hearing with the DMV. Missing this deadline means the revocation takes effect automatically.

DMV Records and Criminal History Searches

Driving records are available through the Alaska DMV at dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/driving-record/. A driving record shows current license status, prior DUI revocations, and the history of any administrative actions on the license. This is a separate record from the court case record. Both are relevant for a complete picture of someone's DUI history.

Reinstatement after a DUI revocation requires specific steps. The DMV's reinstatement page at dmv.alaska.gov lists what is needed, which typically includes proof of SR-22 insurance, payment of a reinstatement fee, and in many cases completion of a substance abuse evaluation. Depending on the number of offenses, an ignition interlock device may be required before driving privileges are restored.

Criminal background checks that include DUI convictions can be requested through the Alaska Department of Public Safety at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. This system is for individuals requesting their own records. The DPS background check and the court record in CourtView are separate. Checking both gives a more complete picture of any DUI history in Wrangell or elsewhere in Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Law at law.alaska.gov oversees DUI prosecutions across the state. The Department coordinates with District Attorney offices, which file charges and handle cases through trial or plea. In Wrangell, the local prosecutor or a DA based in Ketchikan may handle cases depending on the nature and severity of the offense.

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