Wrangell Background Check Access
A Wrangell background check covers files held by the Wrangell Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the state Department of Public Safety. The City and Borough of Wrangell sits in southeast Alaska, with the city of Wrangell as the borough seat. To search a Wrangell background check, you can call the local police, run a name on CourtView, or order a name or print check from DPS. This page walks through each step with the right office, fee, and link.
Wrangell Background Check Overview
Wrangell Police Department Records
The Wrangell Police Department is the main local source for a Wrangell background check. The department holds the local jail and keeps arrest, booking, and incident records for the city and borough. There is no online inmate search just for Wrangell, so direct contact is the best way to confirm an arrest or current jail status. You can call the department non-emergency line or visit the office in person to request mug shots, booking photos, or police reports.
For a public records request, the borough follows the Alaska Public Records Act. State and local offices must reply within 10 business days. Fees may apply for staff time and copies. The Wrangell Borough clerk also handles records that fall outside police files, like meeting minutes and contracts.
The Wrangell public records page is a good first read for anyone new to a Wrangell background check. It lists the main contact paths for the police, the jail, the borough clerk, and the state offices.
The page above lays out the local steps for arrest data, sex offender lookups, and voter records, all in one short guide.
Borough Hiring Background Investigations
The City and Borough of Wrangell runs a strict pre-employment background check for new hires. Under Section 3.4 of the borough employee handbook, applicants must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Failure to cooperate or pass the check makes a person ineligible for borough work. The borough follows the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state privacy and antidiscrimination laws. Results stay confidential to the extent the law allows.
A criminal record is not always a bar to a borough job. The handbook says a misdemeanor or felony will not auto-disqualify a person, but a pending charge will. Lying on the application is also grounds for permanent loss of eligibility. The borough also runs reference checks under Section 3.5 and pre-employment drug screening under Section 3.6.
The Wrangell Police Officer page spells out the full hiring background check, which includes a polygraph-style personal history form, a medical exam, a drug test, and a deep look at past employers. Officer applicants must meet Alaska Police Standards Council rules.
The job bulletin also gives the pay grade and the contact info for the police chief. You can apply by mail to PO Box 1168, Wrangell AK, 99929 or by phone at (907) 874-3304.
The Wrangell police job bulletin shows the duties of a sworn officer and lists the background check, drug screen, and APSC F-3 form needed for hire.
Note: A Wrangell background check for a borough job is more in depth than a basic name check, since it covers credit, drug screen, and prior employer interviews.
Alaska DPS Background Check Path
For the official state-level Wrangell background check, the main path runs through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Under AS 12.62.160, anyone can ask for a name or print check on themselves or another person. The fee is $20 by name or $35 with a fingerprint card. The print check pulls FBI data along with the state index. The Wrangell Police Department can roll prints for local residents who do not want to fly to Anchorage.
The DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau sits at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. The phone is 907-269-5767. You can mail the form, walk in, or start the request online and get a secure link by email. Reports come back by mail in most cases.
Court Records and CourtView
The Wrangell trial court is part of the First Judicial District. Court records are the second key part of any Wrangell background check. The Alaska Court System runs CourtView, a free state index of trial court cases. You can search by name and pull case number, party names, and case type. CourtView is the fastest way to spot any open or closed criminal case tied to the borough.
Open the Alaska Court System case search to start. The state notes that a court search is not a full criminal history check. Some cases never make it to CourtView, and some files drop off after a set period. Sealed, juvenile, and dismissed matters get pulled under Administrative Rule 37.6. Always confirm a date of birth before you act on a hit. Common names match many people across the state.
Two state laws cap what shows online. Under AS 22.35.030, the court system cannot list a criminal record after 60 days have passed since an acquittal or full dismissal that was not part of a plea deal. Under AS 04.21.078, some minor alcohol and small marijuana cases stay off the public site. For sealed files, you must visit the court in person.
Sex Offender Registry and Inmate Lookup
The Alaska Sex Offender/Child Kidnapper Registry is open and free. Under AS 18.65.087, you can search by name, location, or offense. Each entry shows full name, photo, physical details, home and work address, the crime of conviction, and the status of the listing. Under AS 12.63.020, people with non-aggravated offenses must register for 15 years. Those with aggravated offenses or more than one offense must register for life. The Alaska Supreme Court upheld this public disclosure rule in Doe v. State, 189 P.3d 999 (Alaska 2008).
The Alaska Department of Corrections runs the inmate lookup. You can use VINElink at (800) 247-9763 to find an inmate's current location and status. DOC data may show name, booking date, charges, and facility. Voter registration for Wrangell residents is handled by the Alaska Division of Elections, with local help at the borough clerk's office at 205 Brueger Street.
For care roles with kids or vulnerable adults, the Alaska Department of Health runs a separate barrier crime check under AS 47.05.310 and 7 AAC 10.900. The barrier crime check is not the same as the basic DPS background check, and it is required for foster parents, care home staff, and many volunteers. Under AS 12.62.180, sealing of an arrest record is rare and almost never granted after a conviction.
Cities in the Wrangell Borough
The City and Borough of Wrangell has no other cities that meet the population threshold for a separate page. The city of Wrangell is the only main population center inside the borough. For a background check tied to Wrangell, use the police department for local files, the courts for case files, and DPS for the full state record.