Fairbanks North Star County
Fairbanks North Star Borough was established in 1964 in the State of Alaska. It covers approximately 7,444 square miles and has a population of around 95,000 residents. Fairbanks, the borough's largest city, serves as the government seat. Also, the City of North Pole is located in the borough.
The court system in Fairbanks North Star Borough aligns with the Alaska State Trial Court System, consisting of both Superior and District Courts. The Superior Court is the primary trial court, adjudicating civil and criminal cases. Common matters handled by the Superior Court include juvenile cases involving delinquency or abuse and neglect of minors and cases related to estate settlements, civil commitments, guardianships, and conservatorships. Domestic relations cases, such as divorce proceedings, are also within the Superior Court's jurisdiction. The District Court, on the other hand, handles misdemeanor cases, violations of local ordinances, and civil disputes where the contested amount is less than $100,000 per defendant. Additionally, District Court judges handle small claims up to $10,000, domestic violence cases, and conduct inquests. Magistrates within the District Court oversee traffic violation trials and preside over municipal ordinance violation cases. They also issue warrants and preside over certain cases involving minors.
Public court records in Fairbanks North Star Borough are created as the cases filed progress through the District Court or Superior Court. These records include complaints, transcripts, motions, court orders, and other case filings. Upon creation, Fairbanks North Star Borough public court records are indexed and managed by the Clerk serving as the records custodian. In addition to paper records stored at the courthouse, public court records are conveniently accessible on the Alaska Court System's official database.
The following court records are generally publicly available in Fairbanks North Star Borough:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, interested persons can request court case files from the Superior Court Clerk by faxing a completed records request form to (907) 452-9330 or sending it in person or via email. Individuals may also access docket information and cases handled by the District or Superior Court using the Courtview Public Access portal.
