Eagle River Inmate Population

Eagle River inmate population records are part of the Alaska Department of Corrections statewide system. Eagle River is a community within the Municipality of Anchorage, served by the Anchorage Police Department and Alaska State Troopers. Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, Alaska's primary women's prison, is physically located in Eagle River. To find someone in custody anywhere in the state, search VINELink at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. This page explains how to look up Eagle River inmate population data and arrest records.

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is located at 9101 Hesterberg Road, Eagle River, Alaska 99577. You can reach the facility at (907) 694-9511. It is Alaska's largest women's prison, with a capacity of up to 415 inmates. The facility opened in 1987 and operates at a medium to close security level. It is managed by the Alaska Department of Corrections as part of the state's unified prison and jail system.

Hiland Mountain holds women from across Alaska who have been sentenced or are awaiting trial. Inmates are assigned here based on security classification, program needs, and available space. The facility is not limited to women arrested in Eagle River or even in the Anchorage area. It draws from the entire state DOC population. For families trying to find a woman in Alaska DOC custody, VINE is the right starting point regardless of where the arrest happened.

Eagle River itself is a community within the Municipality of Anchorage. The municipality is a unified city-borough that combines city and borough functions. Eagle River does not have its own separate government. Residents are served by the same Anchorage city services, including the Anchorage Police Department for law enforcement.

APD handles law enforcement for Eagle River and the broader Anchorage Municipality. The Alaska State Troopers also cover certain areas and jurisdictions within the municipality. For incidents in Eagle River, APD is typically the first responding agency. Their records unit handles public records requests for arrest and incident reports.

Arrest Records for Eagle River

Arrest records for Eagle River are maintained by the Anchorage Police Department. APD's Records Unit is the place to request copies of arrest records, incident reports, and booking photos for incidents that occurred in Eagle River. Contact APD through the City of Anchorage or visit the records unit in person during business hours.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295 governs all public records requests in Eagle River and the Municipality of Anchorage. Agencies must send an initial response within 10 working days under AS 40.25.110. Records related to open investigations, juvenile cases, victim data for certain violent crimes, and medical information are exempt under AS 40.25.120. Everything else is generally accessible. The Alaska Supreme Court has consistently read exemptions narrowly.

For statewide criminal history records, contact the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone: (907) 269-5767. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35. Both types are available under AS 12.62.160, which lets any person request Alaska criminal justice information. Fingerprint results arrive by mail within 2-3 weeks.

VINE Inmate Search for Eagle River

VINELink is Alaska's official statewide inmate search system. It is free, anonymous, and available 24/7. Search at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. TTY users call 1-866-847-1298. Search by full name, partial name, or DOC ID number.

For partial name searches, enter the first two characters of the last name and the first name, then check the partial name box. For ID searches, enter at least the first four characters and skip the leading zero. Results show the person's name, gender, race, ID number, current facility, and custody status. Women who are held at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center will appear in VINE with that facility listed. Men arrested in Eagle River are typically transported to the Anchorage Correctional Complex or other DOC facilities.

You can register with VINE to receive automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. The system calls or emails you when a transfer, release, or escape occurs. You create a four-digit PIN at registration. VINE keeps calling until you confirm with your PIN or up to 24 hours. Multiple phone numbers and email addresses can be registered. Email alerts don't need a PIN. The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 can provide additional help.

Court Records for Eagle River

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides online access to court case records for Eagle River. Eagle River is served by the Anchorage court system. Search by case number, party name, or citation number. The system covers both misdemeanors and felonies. The docket shows motions, payment records, judicial assignments, and documents in the file.

Case numbers follow the Alaska format with leading zeroes, dashes, and a five-digit sequence number. Each search returns up to 500 records. Hearing times, sentencing details, and probation conditions are not shown in the online docket. For those details, contact the Anchorage Clerk of Court or review the physical case file at the courthouse. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the system.

Nearby Cities

These cities are in or near the Municipality of Anchorage and share the same DOC system for inmate population records.