Matanuska-Susitna Borough Inmate Population Search

Matanuska-Susitna Borough has more Alaska DOC correctional facilities than any other region outside Anchorage, making it a significant part of the state's inmate population. You can search Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate records through the Alaska DOC offender locator, VINELink, and CourtView. This page covers each tool, explains how the borough's facilities work, and details how to request arrest and criminal records for people held or arrested in the Mat-Su area.

DOC Facilities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is home to four Alaska Department of Corrections facilities, more than any other Alaska borough outside the Anchorage area. These facilities hold a large portion of Alaska's total inmate population and accept transfers from across the state. Knowing which facility holds a specific person is the first step in any Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population search.

The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility at 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-0943, holds people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or arraignment. This is typically where a newly arrested person from the Mat-Su area will be processed first. The facility also serves as the physical inspection point for inmate records in the borough. If you need to inspect records in person, the address is 339 East Dogwood Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645.

Palmer Correctional Center, located at Glen Highway Mile 58, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 745-5054, is a minimum to medium security facility housing sentenced inmates. It is one of the older facilities in the state and operates at general population capacity. People serving shorter or lower-risk sentences from across Alaska may be placed here.

Goose Creek Correctional Center at 22301 West Alsop Road, Wasilla, AK 99623, phone (907) 864-8100, is one of Alaska's largest and most modern facilities. It houses medium to close security inmates and holds a significant share of the state's total inmate population. Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents convicted of serious offenses are often held here.

Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm at P.O. Box 877730, Wasilla, AK 99687, phone (907) 376-2976, is a minimum-security facility with a farm work program. Inmates here are generally lower-risk and serving sentences that allow for supervised work activity. It is one of the more unique placements in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population system.

How to Search Mat-Su Borough Inmate Records

The Alaska DOC offender search at doc.alaska.gov is the primary tool for looking up any inmate in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population. Search by name, date of birth, or DOC number. The results show the current facility, DOC number, sentence information, and scheduled release date where available. No login is needed and the search is free.

Arrest records in Matanuska-Susitna Borough include basic details like the reason for arrest, the person's name and personal information, the date and location of the arrest, the arresting officer's name, and the judge who issued any warrant. These records are maintained by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough law enforcement agencies and are part of the Alaska criminal justice information system.

For arrests that happened recently, the record may not yet be fully reflected in the DOC system. In those cases, contacting the Palmer Police Department, Wasilla Police Department, or the Alaska State Troopers Wasilla post at 1800 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654-7353, can confirm current custody status. In 2022, Palmer and Wasilla reported 70 violent crime incidents and 405 property crimes, suggesting a fairly active caseload for this growing region.

Law Enforcement Agencies in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Multiple law enforcement agencies operate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The Palmer Police Department covers the city of Palmer, which is both the borough seat and the site of the magistrate court at 435 South Denali Street. The Wasilla Police Department handles Wasilla, the borough's most populous city. Alaska State Troopers cover the broader borough, including unincorporated areas, rural communities, and areas outside the two main cities.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough clerk of court is at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645. This office handles court filings and can direct you to records related to Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population cases that have moved through the court system. Criminal records tied to convictions are separate from arrest records and are maintained by the state DPS rather than local agencies.

For criminal history record requests, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety Records and Identification Section at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Name-based checks cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost $35 and are more precise.

VINELink for Matanuska-Susitna Borough Inmates

VINELink covers all Alaska DOC facilities, meaning every person held at a Mat-Su Borough facility is searchable through the system. Access it at vinelink.com. Search by name to see the current facility and custody status. Register for free notifications by phone, email, or text to receive alerts when an inmate's status changes. Registration is anonymous; the inmate is not informed.

The VINELink screenshot above shows the Alaska inmate search interface that covers Matanuska-Susitna Borough facilities including Palmer Correctional Center, Goose Creek, Mat-Su Pretrial, and Point Mackenzie. Call 1-800-247-9763 for voice assistance or 1-866-847-1298 for TTY access.

The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 provides additional support for those tracking Mat-Su Borough inmates. This unit can coordinate with facility staff and assist victims who need custody updates that go beyond what VINELink provides automatically.

Public Records Requests for Mat-Su Borough

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100-295 covers all government-held records including Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population records and arrest data. You can submit a written request to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough agency that holds the records you need. For DOC facility records tied to Palmer Correctional Center, Goose Creek, or other Mat-Su facilities, requests go to the Alaska DOC.

Agencies have 10 business days to respond. Some records are not public, including active investigations and certain juvenile records. If a request is denied, ask for the specific exemption in writing. You can appeal a denial through the courts or the Alaska ombudsman.

The APRA page above outlines the rules for accessing Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population records and other public documents held by state and local agencies serving the Mat-Su area.

CourtView and Mat-Su Court Records

Alaska CourtView at courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/cvinfo.htm covers the Palmer magistrate court and district court, where Matanuska-Susitna Borough criminal cases are filed. Search by name or case number to find pending charges, hearing schedules, and sentencing records tied to Mat-Su inmates. CourtView is free and open to the public without a login.

The Mat-Su clerk of court at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645 handles in-person records requests. For cases not yet visible in CourtView, a call to the clerk's office at the Palmer courthouse may provide current case status. The magistrate court at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, handles arraignments and initial appearances for people recently entered into the Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate population.

CourtView shown above provides access to criminal case records filed in the Palmer courts covering the Matanuska-Susitna Borough area. It is a key tool for cross-referencing inmate population data with active or recent court cases.

Cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Matanuska-Susitna Borough includes several cities and communities with qualifying populations. Inmate population records for residents of these cities are part of the same borough-wide system described on this page.

Nearby Boroughs

Matanuska-Susitna Borough neighbors several major Alaska regions. Inmate population records for those areas are managed through the same Alaska DOC system.