Search Juneau Inmate Population
Juneau is Alaska's state capital, and its inmate population is primarily held at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center, which is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections. This page explains how to look up Juneau inmate records using VINE, CourtView, and public records requests, and provides contact details for the Juneau Police Department and the City and Borough of Juneau court system.
Juneau Overview
Lemon Creek Correctional Center and Juneau Inmate Population
The Lemon Creek Correctional Center (LCCC) is the main facility holding the Juneau inmate population. It's located at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801. The main phone line is (907) 465-6200, and the fax is (907) 465-6207. As of March 31, 2023, the facility held 18 inmates, though that number fluctuates with arrests and transfers. LCCC handles both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates, as is standard for Alaska DOC facilities.
Because Juneau is an island community accessible only by air and ferry, managing the local inmate population comes with logistical challenges. Some Juneau inmates are transferred to other DOC facilities around the state when LCCC capacity is reached or when security level requires it. If someone you're trying to locate isn't at LCCC, check the free VINELink system, which shows current custody location for all Alaska DOC inmates statewide.
VINE is searchable by name or DOC ID number. It's available at any hour with no account needed. You can also call 1-800-247-9763 to check by phone, or 1-866-847-1298 for TTY access. The service is free. Once you find someone in the system, you can register to get automatic notifications if their custody status changes.
VINELink is the primary resource for checking whether someone is in Alaska DOC custody, including at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau. It costs nothing and works 24 hours a day.
Note: LCCC population is small and changes frequently. Call (907) 465-6200 to confirm current housing status for a specific Juneau inmate.
Juneau Police Department Arrests and Records
The Juneau Police Department serves the City and Borough of Juneau. JPD conducted 1,465 arrests in 2022, making it one of the more active departments in the state relative to population. You can reach JPD at (907) 586-0600. The department is located at 6255 Alaway Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801. JPD handles patrol, investigations, and booking for all arrests within the city and borough limits.
JPD arrest records are subject to the Alaska Public Records Act. Written requests to the department will return arrest logs and incident reports in most cases. Some records involving active investigations or juvenile suspects may be withheld. For records tied to court proceedings, the Juneau Clerk of Court handles access to court documents.
The Juneau Police Department handles law enforcement for Alaska's capital city and maintains arrest records that feed into the Alaska DOC inmate population system.
City and Borough of Juneau Records Access
The City and Borough of Juneau is the local government for Juneau. The CBJ maintains public records in line with the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100-295). City Hall is at 155 S. Seward Street, Juneau, AK 99801. Public records requests for Juneau city records, including local law enforcement activity logs, can be submitted to the relevant city department.
The CBJ site lists each department separately, so the right place to direct your request depends on what you're looking for. For police-related records, contact JPD directly. For court records, contact the First Judicial District Clerk of Court. For city administrative records related to the Juneau inmate population or DOC contracts, the CBJ administrative offices handle those requests.
The City and Borough of Juneau official website is the starting point for public records requests related to Juneau government agencies, including law enforcement and corrections contacts.
Note: Alaska agencies must respond to public records requests within 10 working days. Requests that are unusually broad or complex may take longer.
Alaska Public Records Act and Juneau
Juneau records, like all Alaska government records, are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act. This law covers state agencies and local governments alike. It gives any person the right to inspect and copy most public records within a reasonable time. Agencies must respond within 10 working days and can charge a reasonable fee for copying.
Juneau has both city-level records (held by the CBJ) and state-level records (held by agencies like Alaska DOC and the courts). Knowing which level of government holds the record you want saves time. Court records go through the First Judicial District. DOC records go through the Alaska Department of Corrections. Local arrest logs go through JPD. Each agency handles its own requests separately, so you may need to contact more than one.
The Reporter's Guide to Alaska Public Records is a helpful reference for understanding what records are accessible and which exemptions apply. The Alaska Statutes website has the full text of the APRA if you need to cite specific provisions.
CourtView and Juneau Criminal Court Records
Juneau cases are handled in the First Judicial District, which is the court district for Southeast Alaska. Alaska CourtView lets you search Juneau cases by name or case number for free. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for completed cases. It covers the Juneau District Court, Superior Court, and all other trial courts in the First Judicial District.
CourtView is maintained by the Alaska Court System and updated regularly. It doesn't show real-time custody status, but it shows the full public court record. For people facing criminal charges in Juneau, their case will appear in CourtView once it's filed. Closed cases are archived and still searchable.
For physical copies of court documents from Juneau cases, you'll need to contact the Juneau Clerk of Court. Document fees apply. If you're trying to confirm whether someone is in custody right now, CourtView won't do that directly. Use VINE instead for current custody status, and CourtView for case history.
DPS Criminal History Requests for Juneau Cases
For formal criminal history records involving Juneau cases, the Alaska DPS Records and Identification Bureau handles requests at 5700 East Tudor Rd, Anchorage, (907) 269-5767. The bureau is the central repository for all Alaska criminal history data, including Juneau arrests and convictions. A name-based check costs $20 and a fingerprint-based check costs $35.
Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160, any person can request criminal justice information from this bureau. The results include all Alaska arrest and conviction history, not just Juneau records. This makes it useful when someone has moved around the state and may have records in multiple districts.
All Juneau criminal activity is reported to this state database, so a DPS check will pick up JPD arrests and First Judicial District convictions along with any records from other parts of Alaska. For records tied specifically to court proceedings, CourtView remains the most accessible tool for Juneau cases.
Juneau City and Borough Inmate Population
Juneau is both a city and a borough under Alaska's unique government structure. The Juneau City and Borough page covers the broader correctional and records resources for the full jurisdiction, including Lemon Creek Correctional Center and the First Judicial District court system.
Nearby Cities
Other Southeast Alaska communities also use VINE and Alaska DOC resources for inmate population lookups.