Fairbanks North Star Borough Inmate Population
The Fairbanks North Star Borough inmate population is housed primarily at the Fairbanks Correctional Center, a state-operated facility in the heart of Interior Alaska. Fairbanks is Alaska's second-largest city, and its correctional facility serves not just the borough but several surrounding regions. Law enforcement agencies across the borough made over 1,100 arrests in 2022. This page explains how to search for current inmates, request records, and use the official tools available to the public.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Overview
Fairbanks Correctional Center
The Fairbanks Correctional Center is the main detention facility serving the Fairbanks North Star Borough inmate population. It is located at 1931 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701, and can be reached at (907) 458-6700. The facility is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections as part of the statewide network. It holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates across a range of security classifications.
The FCC serves as the regional hub for Interior Alaska. In addition to people arrested within Fairbanks North Star Borough, the facility receives inmates from surrounding areas including Denali Borough, Southeast Fairbanks, and the Yukon-Koyukuk region. This makes it one of the more active facilities in the state. The staff handle bookings, classification, housing assignments, and the daily operation of the incarcerated population. Visitors must check in during designated visiting hours. For inmate-specific information such as current housing unit and visiting schedules, call (907) 458-6700.
Inmates from Fairbanks North Star Borough whose sentences require higher security or specialized programming may be transferred to Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward or to Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla. Women from the borough are typically held at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in Eagle River, phone (907) 694-9511.
Note: Inmate transfers between DOC facilities are common; always verify current housing through VINE before planning a facility visit.
Searching the Fairbanks Borough Inmate Population
VINELink at vinelink.com is Alaska's official statewide inmate lookup system. It is free, available 24 hours a day, and does not require registration for basic searches. Enter the person's name or their DOC inmate ID. The system shows their current facility, custody status, and projected release date when available. Because it connects directly to the DOC database, it reflects current information rather than outdated public records.
VINE notifications are free to register for and can be set to alert you by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. Toll-free: 1-800-247-9763. TTY: 1-866-847-1298. Victim Service Unit: 877-741-0741.
Law Enforcement Agencies in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Several law enforcement agencies operate within Fairbanks North Star Borough. The Fairbanks Police Department, reachable at (907) 450-6500, is the largest. They made 1,127 arrests in 2022 alone. That number reflects the volume of criminal activity processed through the borough in a given year, and each of those arrests generates a record that feeds into the inmate population when the person is detained.
North Pole Police Department at (907) 488-6902 covers the City of North Pole within the borough. They recorded 69 adult arrests and 5 juvenile arrests in 2022. The Alaska State Troopers, reachable at (907) 451-5100 for dispatch, handle the unincorporated areas of the borough and assist other agencies when needed. Together, these agencies produce a substantial volume of arrest records each year. The Clerk of Court for the Fairbanks area can be reached at (907) 452-9289 or (907) 452-9277 for court-related record requests.
Arrest records from all three agencies are part of the public record. You can request them through the individual agencies or through the DPS Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767.
Alaska Court Records provides a searchable interface for Fairbanks North Star Borough arrest records, linking booking data to court case filings.
Criminal Background Checks in Fairbanks
Under AS 12.62.160, any person may request criminal history information from Alaska. The DPS Records and Identification Bureau processes these requests. A name-based check costs $20 and a fingerprint check costs $35. Inmate records for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents will appear in both types of checks if the individual has been processed through the Alaska corrections system.
Inmate records typically include the person's name, date of birth, physical description, and social security number in the DOC database. The public portions of these records are accessible under the Alaska Public Records Act. Fingerprint-based searches are more thorough and less likely to produce false matches when subjects have common names. Fingerprinting can be done at law enforcement offices. Federal criminal history or records from other states are not included in an Alaska-only check.
The right to inspect public records is at AS 40.25.110. Exceptions are listed at AS 40.25.120.
Alaska Public Records Act
The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295 gives the public the right to access government records. Agencies must respond to written requests within 10 working days. No particular form is required. The Department of Law's guide at law.alaska.gov covers the process, your rights, and how to appeal a denial.
For Fairbanks North Star Borough inmate records, send your request to the Alaska Department of Corrections. For arrest records from local law enforcement, address the request to the specific department - Fairbanks PD, North Pole PD, or State Troopers depending on which agency made the arrest. Be specific about what you need, who it involves, and the time period. If you are denied, the agency must give you a written reason. The full text of Alaska Statutes is searchable at akleg.gov.
Public Record Center's Fairbanks page aggregates available records links and search tools for the Fairbanks North Star Borough inmate population and related records.
CourtView and Fairbanks Court Records
Alaska CourtView at courts.alaska.gov lets you look up court cases across the state. Fairbanks North Star Borough cases are handled through the Fourth Judicial District. You can search by name or case number. Court cases appear with charges, dates, and outcomes. For Fairbanks, case numbers start with "4FA" in the standard Alaska format.
CourtView works best when you already have a name or case number to search. If you know someone is in the Fairbanks inmate population and want to understand the charges against them, CourtView provides that information. Combine it with a VINE lookup to get both the legal case status and the physical custody status. The Clerk of Court at (907) 452-9289 can help with physical document requests.