Fairbanks District Court cases in Fairbanks North Star County, Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks District Court in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a state district trial court of limited jurisdiction within the Alaska Court System's Fourth Judicial District. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases and minor offenses; traffic, parking, and municipal ordinance violations; small claims; limited civil cases (generally up to $100,000); landlord-tenant/eviction actions; and petitions for protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault). The court also conducts first appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony matters before transfer to the Superior Court. It does not adjudicate felony trials, divorces, custody, probate, or other matters reserved to the Superior Court.
Fairbanks District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Fairbanks North Star |
| Street Address: | 101 12th Avenue, Rm 332 |
| City: | Fairbanks |
| Zip Code: | 99701 |
| Phone: | 907-451-5791 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-locations/trenton |
| Parking: | Short-term parking is available at the front of the building. |
| Email: | Holland_Chambers@akd.uscourts.gov |
| ADA: | Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 907-452-9202 (711) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fairbanks District Court
Fairbanks District Court (Alaska Court System) serves the public by providing:
- Case intake and filings: criminal (misdemeanors, minor offenses, traffic), initial felony appearances and preliminary hearings; civil (small claims, limited civil disputes, landlord-tenant/evictions); protective-order petitions (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault).
- Court hearings: arraignments, bail, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (bench and jury), sentencings, and compliance/review calendars.
- Protective orders: emergency, ex parte, and long-term orders, with related hearings and service/enforcement paperwork.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, scheduling, and compensation.
- Records and payments: access to dockets and copies, certificates, payment of fines/fees, bail posting, and payment plans when available.
- Public assistance: calendars, standardized forms, filing guidance, and referrals to self-help resources.