Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Inmate Population
The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has no local detention facility, so its inmate population is transported to regional correctional centers managed by the Alaska Department of Corrections. Individuals arrested in communities across this Southeast Alaska census area, including Hoonah and Angoon, are typically housed at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau. Public searches for current inmates and custody records are available through VINE, CourtView, and other official tools at no cost.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Overview
Regional Detention Through Lemon Creek Correctional Center
The Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau serves as the primary detention facility for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area inmates and the broader Southeast Alaska region. It is located at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-6200, fax (907) 465-6207. The facility is operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections and holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from across the region.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area includes the communities of Hoonah, Angoon, Pelican, and several smaller villages. Most are accessible only by small aircraft or boat. There is no road connection between these communities and Juneau or other major population centers. When an arrest occurs in any of these communities, the arrested individual must be transported by ferry or floatplane to reach Juneau or another processing point. This logistical reality means there can be delays between an arrest and an individual appearing in the DOC database, but once they arrive at Lemon Creek or another facility, their custody becomes searchable through Alaska's public tools.
If the Lemon Creek facility does not have space or if the individual's classification requires a different level of security, the DOC may transfer them to another facility within the statewide network. The Anchorage Correctional Complex, at 1400 East 4th Avenue, Anchorage, is one option. Always verify current location through VINE before planning any visit to a facility.
Note: Geographic isolation in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area may create delays between arrest and DOC database entry; allow time before searching VINE.
Law Enforcement in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Law enforcement in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area comes from several sources. The Hoonah Department of Public Safety handles policing within the community of Hoonah. Angoon and other smaller communities may have local police or rely on Village Public Safety Officers for day-to-day coverage. The Alaska State Troopers have jurisdiction throughout the census area and often serve as backup or handle cases that local agencies cannot manage alone.
VPSOs play a significant role in communities like Pelican where permanent Trooper posts do not exist. These officers are trained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety and provide a first-response presence. They do not operate detention facilities but can hold individuals briefly before transport. When a VPSO or local officer makes an arrest, the booking process eventually flows through the State Trooper system and into the DOC database once the individual reaches a processing facility.
Arrest records from all agencies serving Hoonah-Angoon Census Area can be requested through the DPS Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. For local department records, contact the specific agency. All requests fall under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100. The DPS website is at dps.alaska.gov.
Public Record Center maintains a directory of record sources for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, linking to official state and local databases for inmate and arrest information.
VINE: Free Inmate Search for Hoonah-Angoon
VINELink at vinelink.com is the official free inmate lookup for Alaska. You can search for anyone in the DOC system, including those originally arrested in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Enter the person's name or their DOC inmate ID. The results show current facility, custody status, and release date if available. The system is available 24 hours a day and requires no registration for basic searches.
For ongoing monitoring, register a free account and set up notifications. VINE will alert you when an inmate's status changes - by phone call, text, or email depending on what you choose. This is useful for family members who live far from the facility where someone is held. The toll-free number is 1-800-247-9763. TTY users dial 1-866-847-1298. The Victim Service Unit is at 877-741-0741. All lookups through VINE are anonymous.
Criminal Background Checks
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. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and is more reliable. Both types of checks will show any Alaska criminal history for the person, including inmate records tied to arrests in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Submit requests to the DPS bureau at the address above. Fingerprinting can be done at law enforcement offices in the region or in Juneau. Results cover Alaska-only records. Federal records or out-of-state criminal history are not included. The public inspection right under AS 40.25.110 supports access to these records, with exceptions at AS 40.25.120.
Note: Criminal history checks through DPS reflect Alaska records only; records from other states or federal agencies are not included.
Alaska Public Records Act
The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295 gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records. Agencies must respond within 10 working days. No special form is required to make a request. The Department of Law's guide at law.alaska.gov covers what records are available, how to request them, and how to appeal if you are denied.
For Hoonah-Angoon Census Area inmate-related records, your request goes to the Alaska DOC for inmate records or to the relevant law enforcement agency for arrest records. Be specific about names, dates, and record types. If an agency denies your request, they must give you a written reason and explain your right to appeal. Full Alaska Statutes are at akleg.gov. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides legal aid to those with limited means who need help navigating records requests or related legal matters in this region.
CourtView and Court Records
Alaska CourtView at courts.alaska.gov is the public portal for Alaska court records. Cases from Hoonah-Angoon Census Area are processed through the Alaska court system and will appear in CourtView once filed. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing schedules, and outcomes. Court records give context to an inmate's custody that VINE alone does not provide.
Using VINE alongside CourtView gives you the most complete picture of an individual's custody and legal situation from the Hoonah-Angoon area.
Alaska's Public Records Act ensures access to inmate custody and arrest records for the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, with a clear process for requesting information from state and local agencies.