Kenai Peninsula County
Kenai Peninsula Borough is located in the State of Alaska. The county was formed in 1964 and covers 24,752 square miles, of which 35% is water. As of 2020, approximately 58,000 individuals were residing within the county. The City of Soldotna serves as the borough seat.
The court system in Kenai Peninsula Borough comprises the Superior and District Courts. The Superior Court serves as the primary trial court, handling civil and criminal cases and hearing appeals from the District Courts. Generally, the Superior Court hears cases involving felonies, non-criminal actions, juvenile delinquency, child neglect, domestic relations issues, guardianship, probate matters, and involuntary commitments. The District Court, with limited jurisdiction, handles misdemeanors, municipal ordinance violations, domestic violence, small claims, and civil cases up to $100,000 (per defendant). Additionally, Kenai Peninsula Borough District Court Magistrate Judges preside over cases involving traffic violations, domestic violence, child custody, and inquests. Magistrates also issue warrants, officiate marriages, conduct preliminary hearings, and adjudicate other cases across the three District Courts in the Borough.
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, public court records encompass a range of documentation related to case proceedings handled by the Superior or District Courts. These records typically include essential documents filed during court cases, such as complaints, answers, motions, and transcripts of hearings. They also include general case information and other details of the cases. The Clerks of the courts are responsible for maintaining paper copies of these records at the courthouse. Additionally, public court records in Kenai Peninsula Borough records are accessible through online repositories maintained by custodians.
The following court records are generally available to members of the public in Kenai Peninsula Borough:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
To access Kenai Peninsula Borough public court records, interested individuals can visit the Clerk's Office during business hours or send records requests via email or fax at (907) 283-8535. Additionally, such records may be accessed through the Alaska Court System's Courtview Public Access portal, where users can search for docket information and court cases.
