Anchorage District Court cases in Anchorage County, Anchorage, AK
Anchorage District Court is a state district trial court of limited jurisdiction within the Alaska Court System serving Anchorage. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, violations, municipal ordinance offenses, traffic and minor offenses, and conducts arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary examinations and probable-cause determinations in felony matters. On the civil side, it hears limited-jurisdiction civil actions, including small claims, landlord-tenant/eviction cases, debt and contract disputes, and non-title property claims. The court also issues protective orders, including domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault protective orders, and adjudicates infractions and citation disputes. Felony trials, family law matters (such as divorce and child custody), probate, and major civil cases are handled by the Superior Court.
Anchorage District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Anchorage |
| Street Address: | 222 W. 7th Avenue, Rm 229 |
| City: | Anchorage |
| Zip Code: | 99513 |
| Phone: | 907-677-6100 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/content/anchorage |
| Parking: | Visitor parking is available across "C" street to the west of the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. |
| Public Transportation: | Anchorage PeopleMover bus service is available on "C" street to the west of the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, and one block north on 6th Avenue. |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms |
| Jury Service: | https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/jury-info |
| Email: | BurgessProposedOrders@akd.uscourts.gov |
| ADA: | BONEY: (907) 264-0581NESBETT: (907) 264-0767 |
| ADA Phone: | 907-677-6100 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Anchorage District Court
Anchorage District Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal: misdemeanors and violations (including DUI), domestic violence misdemeanors, probation violations, first appearances, arraignments, bail, pleas, trials; felony preliminary hearings.
- Civil: small claims (up to $10,000), general civil cases (up to $100,000), debt collection, landlord-tenant/evictions (FED), return of property.
- Protective orders: intake, issuance, and hearings for domestic violence and stalking/sexual assault protective orders; enforcement of orders.
- Traffic/minor offenses: citation responses, infraction hearings, fine payments.
- Case filings and records: accepts filings and fees, provides required forms, case access, copies and certified records.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, deferrals/excuses, check-in, scheduling, and compensation.
- Court hearings and support: schedules and conducts in-person/remote hearings; publishes calendars; provides interpreters, ADA accommodations, and payment processing for fines, bail, and restitution.