Ketchikan Inmate Population

Ketchikan inmate population records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Corrections and the Ketchikan Police Department. The Ketchikan Correctional Center at 1201 Schoenbar Road is the primary detention facility for the city and surrounding Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Inmates are booked by KPD and held at the correctional center or transferred to other DOC facilities. To find someone in custody, search VINELink at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. This page covers how to access Ketchikan inmate population data and arrest records.

Ketchikan Correctional Center and Inmate Population

Ketchikan Correctional Center is the primary detention facility for the City of Ketchikan and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The facility is at 1201 Schoenbar Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6270. Call (907) 228-7363 for inmate search information. For administrative inquiries, use (907) 228-7350. The Alaska Department of Corrections operates the facility under the state's unified prison and jail system.

Alaska runs both jails and prisons at the state level. There is no separate city or borough jail system. The DOC manages Ketchikan Correctional Center and makes all custody decisions. When someone is arrested in Ketchikan, officers process the booking and the inmate may be held at this facility or transferred to another DOC location based on security classification and available space.

The Ketchikan Correctional Center processes new bookings, handles pretrial detention, and houses inmates serving active sentences for the Southeast Alaska region. This is the facility most likely to hold someone arrested in the city. The VINE system is the most reliable way to confirm current location for any Ketchikan inmate.

The Ketchikan City Hall is at 344 Dock Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. City services including the police department coordinate with state correctional facilities for all matters related to the inmate population.

Ketchikan Police Department Arrest Records

The Ketchikan Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. The department is at 361 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Call (907) 225-6631 for records and general information. The Administrative Division handles records requests. KPD maintains arrest records, booking photos, and incident reports for all arrests made within city limits.

Arrest records include felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses. Mugshots taken at booking are part of the official arrest record and can be requested through the department. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295 governs all records requests. KPD must respond within 10 working days under AS 40.25.110. Records exempt under AS 40.25.120 include open investigation files, juvenile records, victim data for certain crimes, and medical information. All other records are generally available.

Alaska State Troopers also cover parts of Ketchikan Gateway Borough outside the city. The Troopers post in Ketchikan is at 1979 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 225-5118. For incidents handled by the Troopers rather than KPD, contact the Troopers directly for records.

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. Under AS 12.62.160, any person may request Alaska criminal justice information. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35. Fingerprint results arrive by mail within 2-3 weeks using the standard FD-258 form.

VINE Inmate Search for Ketchikan

VINELink is Alaska's official statewide inmate search and victim notification system. It is free and anonymous. The system runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Search at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. TTY users call 1-866-847-1298. You can 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 four characters and leave out the leading zero. Results show name, gender, race, ID number, current facility, and custody status. Ketchikan inmates are typically held at Ketchikan Correctional Center unless transferred to another DOC facility.

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. Create a four-digit PIN at registration. VINE calls until you confirm with your PIN or up to 24 hours. Multiple phone numbers and email addresses can be added. Email alerts don't need a PIN. The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 provides additional support.

Court Records for Ketchikan

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides online access to court records for Ketchikan. Search by case number, party name, or citation number. The system covers both misdemeanors and felonies filed in the local court. The docket shows motions, payment records for bail and fines, judicial assignments, and case documents.

Case numbers follow the Alaska format with leading zeroes, dashes, and a five-digit sequence number. Each search returns up to 500 records. Hearing schedules, sentencing details, and probation conditions are not shown online. The Clerk of Court for Ketchikan can be reached at (907) 225-3195 for warrant and court case information, or to request copies of specific documents. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the system.

Nearby Cities

Other Southeast Alaska cities that share the same statewide DOC system for inmate population records.