Kodiak Inmate Population

Kodiak inmate population records are maintained through the Alaska Department of Corrections statewide system. The Kodiak Police Department provides law enforcement for the city and maintains arrest records. Kodiak is the main population center of Kodiak Island Borough. Inmates from Kodiak are held through the Alaska DOC after arrest and processing. To find someone in custody, search VINELink at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763 any time. This page covers how to access Kodiak inmate population data and arrest records.

Kodiak Police Department and Inmate Population

The Kodiak Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Kodiak. The department is at 217 Lower Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, Alaska 99615. Call (907) 486-8000 for arrests and inmate information. KPD officers handle all calls for service within city limits, process bookings, and maintain the official arrest record for each incident.

When someone is arrested in Kodiak, KPD handles the booking. Officers photograph the person, collect fingerprints, record charges, and log personal information. This data becomes part of the permanent arrest record. The city does not operate a long-term detention facility. After booking and initial holding, inmates are transferred to regional DOC facilities operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections.

Kodiak Island Borough is served by Kodiak Island Borough's law enforcement agencies, which include KPD for the city and Alaska State Troopers for areas outside city limits. The Alaska State Troopers can be reached at (907) 269-5511 for general inquiries. For incidents outside the city of Kodiak, the Troopers handle the initial response and maintain separate records.

Because Kodiak is an island community, transport to mainland DOC facilities is more complex than in areas with road access. The DOC coordinates transport via air when needed. The VINE system shows real-time custody status regardless of which facility holds the inmate. Use VINE to confirm current location rather than calling individual facilities.

The Kodiak area is served by several local and state agencies, all connected to the statewide Alaska DOC system for inmate population tracking and records.

Arrest Records for Kodiak

Arrest records for the City of Kodiak are held by the Kodiak Police Department. To request records, contact KPD at 217 Lower Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, Alaska 99615, phone (907) 486-8000. The department handles public records requests under the Alaska Public Records Act. Arrest records include felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses. Booking photos taken at arrest are part of the official record and can be requested through KPD.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295 governs all records requests in Kodiak. Agencies must respond within 10 working days under AS 40.25.110. Records related to open investigations, juvenile cases, victim information for violent crimes, and medical data are exempt under AS 40.25.120. All other records are generally available to the public. When a record is withheld, the agency must cite the specific exemption that applies.

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

The City of Kodiak official website and the Kodiak Police Department are the primary sources for inmate population records and arrest data in the city.

VINE Inmate Search for Kodiak

VINELink is Alaska's statewide inmate search and victim notification 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 four characters without the leading zero. Results show name, gender, race, ID number, current facility, and custody status. Because Kodiak inmates may be transported to the mainland for longer detention, VINE is the only reliable way to confirm exactly where someone is held after an arrest in Kodiak.

You can register with VINE for automatic status notifications. Transfers, releases, and escapes all trigger the system. Create a four-digit PIN at sign-up. VINE calls until you confirm with your PIN or up to 24 hours. Multiple phone numbers and email addresses can be registered. Email notifications don't require a PIN. The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 provides additional support.

Court Records for Kodiak

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides online access to court records for Kodiak and Kodiak Island Borough. Search by case number, party name, or citation number. The system covers both misdemeanors and felonies. You can see motions filed, payment records for bail and fines, judicial assignments, and documents in the file.

Case numbers must 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 online. Contact the Kodiak Clerk of Court or visit the courthouse to get that information. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the online system.

Nearby Cities

Other Alaska coastal cities with inmate population records flowing through the statewide DOC system.