North Lakes Inmate Population Records
North Lakes is a community in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, and its inmate population is served by Alaska State Troopers and held at regional DOC facilities including the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and Goose Creek Correctional Center. This page covers how to search North Lakes inmate records through VINE and CourtView, how to request records from state agencies, and how to access public records under Alaska law.
North Lakes Overview
North Lakes Inmate Population and Mat-Su DOC Facilities
North Lakes is a community in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, part of the broader Mat-Su region of Southcentral Alaska. Like other unincorporated communities in this borough, North Lakes has no city police department or municipal jail. Law enforcement comes from Alaska State Troopers, and anyone arrested in the North Lakes area is booked into one of the Alaska DOC facilities serving the Mat-Su region.
The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility is the primary short-term detention facility for the area. It's at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-0943. This facility takes pretrial detainees from North Lakes and surrounding Mat-Su communities. The Palmer Correctional Center at Glen Highway Mile 58, Palmer, (907) 745-5054, handles longer-term sentenced inmates in the region.
The Goose Creek Correctional Center in the Wasilla area is also a major facility that may house North Lakes inmates. Goose Creek is at 22301 West Alsop Road, Wasilla, AK 99623, and the phone is (907) 864-8100. It houses minimum and medium security inmates. A North Lakes resident who is sentenced may end up at any of these three facilities depending on their security classification and available space at the time of transfer.
To find out exactly where a specific person is held, use the free VINELink system. VINE searches all Alaska DOC facilities in real time. Enter a name or DOC ID number to see current custody status and location. The system is free, anonymous, and available 24 hours a day. You can call VINE at 1-800-247-9763 or use TTY at 1-866-847-1298 if you prefer phone access.
Note: North Lakes has no local jail or municipal law enforcement. All arrests go through Alaska State Troopers and Alaska DOC regional facilities.
Alaska State Troopers and North Lakes Arrests
Alaska State Troopers patrol the North Lakes area and handle all law enforcement for the community. When Troopers make an arrest in North Lakes, the booking record enters the Alaska DOC database and is accessible through normal state channels. Troopers don't publish a local booking log, but you can request arrest records through the Alaska DPS Records and Identification Bureau.
The DPS R&I Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, (907) 269-5767. A name-based criminal history check runs $20. A fingerprint-based check is $35. Any person may request these records under Alaska Statute 12.62.160. Provide the person's full name and any other identifying information when submitting. The bureau must respond within 10 working days under the Alaska Public Records Act.
The Mat-Su region of Alaska, which includes North Lakes, is served by Alaska State Troopers and regional DOC facilities including Mat-Su Pretrial, Palmer Correctional, and Goose Creek Correctional Center.
How to Search North Lakes Inmate Records
VINE is the fastest tool for North Lakes inmate population searches. Go to VINELink.com and search by name or DOC ID. You'll see the person's current facility and custody status. You can register for automatic notifications that tell you when their status changes. The DOC Victim Services Unit at 877-741-0741 can help with registration if needed.
For court records tied to North Lakes arrests, use Alaska CourtView. North Lakes cases are filed in the Third Judicial District. CourtView is free and lets you search by name or case number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for open and closed cases. It won't show real-time custody, but it shows the full public court record.
For a complete Alaska criminal history, the DPS R&I Bureau at (907) 269-5767 handles formal requests. This is the most thorough option and covers all Alaska arrests and convictions, not just Mat-Su-area records. Name checks cost $20 and fingerprint checks cost $35. Both are authorized under Alaska Statute 12.62.160.
Alaska Public Records Act in the North Lakes Area
North Lakes inmate population records and related law enforcement documents are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100-295). Because North Lakes is unincorporated, there are no local government records. All records come from state agencies: Alaska State Troopers, Alaska DOC, and the court system.
The APRA gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. Agencies must respond within 10 working days. Some records are protected. Active investigation files, juvenile records, and certain victim information may be withheld. Agencies must give a legal reason for any denial. You have the right to appeal.
The full text of the Alaska Public Records Act is available at the Alaska Statutes website. For a plain-language guide to your rights, check the Reporter's Guide to Alaska Public Records. Both resources are free to use online.
VINE Notification for North Lakes Cases
The Alaska VINE program is free and open to anyone who wants to track a North Lakes inmate's status. Register online or by calling 1-800-247-9763. Once registered, you'll get automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. This includes release from custody, transfer to another facility, or other status changes.
VINE covers all Alaska DOC facilities, including all three Mat-Su-area facilities that may hold North Lakes inmates. The system is anonymous. You don't have to explain your reason for registering. The DOC Victim Services Unit at 877-741-0741 can assist if you have questions about North Lakes cases or the notification system.
The Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board manages the VINE program, which gives North Lakes residents free, anonymous access to inmate custody status and automated release notifications.
Court Records for North Lakes Cases
North Lakes cases are processed in the Third Judicial District. The Palmer District Court and Palmer Superior Court serve the Mat-Su area and handle criminal matters from North Lakes. Alaska CourtView is the free online tool for searching these records. Use it to look up cases by name or case number and see the full public court record.
CourtView shows charges, filings, hearing schedules, and outcomes for all Alaska court cases, including North Lakes criminal matters. For older closed cases, records are archived in the same system. For document copies from Palmer court, contact the Clerk of Court for that district. Copies are available for a fee and can often be requested by mail.
If a North Lakes case went to the Alaska Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, those records are also searchable through the Alaska court system website. Court of Appeals decisions are published and available to the public at no charge.
Note: CourtView shows court case status and history. For real-time custody status, always use VINE separately as the two systems do not share live data.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Inmate Population
North Lakes is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, one of the fastest-growing regions in Alaska. The Mat-Su Borough page has broader information on correctional facilities, law enforcement contacts, and records resources for the full borough area.
Nearby Cities
Several other Mat-Su communities are near North Lakes and share the same regional correctional infrastructure.