Mat-Su Borough Bench Warrants
Matanuska-Susitna Borough bench warrants are court orders that judges in the Third Judicial District sign when a person fails to appear, breaks a release rule, or skips a fine hearing in a Mat-Su case. You can look up Matanuska-Susitna bench warrants through the Wasilla Police Department, Palmer Police Department, the Palmer Courthouse clerk, the state CourtView portal, and the Alaska State Troopers active warrants database. This page walks through how to search Mat-Su bench warrants and how to clear one.
Mat-Su Bench Warrants Overview
Wasilla Police Department Records
The Wasilla Police Department serves the City of Wasilla within the Mat-Su Borough. The address is 1800 E Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654. The non-emergency line is (907) 352-5401. The Records line is (907) 352-5427. The department keeps records of arrests and Mat-Su bench warrants issued in Wasilla cases. Records requests can be filed for police reports and warrant info.
Visit the Wasilla Public Records page to learn how to file a request. The records custodian is on duty during normal business hours. Fees may apply for copies of reports and records. Wasilla PD coordinates with the Alaska State Troopers (B Detachment) on warrant work and serves warrants from the Palmer and Wasilla courts.
The department joins multi-agency warrant sweeps with state and local partners. Wasilla PD provides info on how to resolve outstanding Mat-Su bench warrants by calling the Records Division. Under AS 12.30.060, a court may issue a bench warrant when a person fails to appear or breaks a release rule.
Note: Wasilla Police can confirm a Mat-Su bench warrant by name, but cannot recall the warrant on their own.
Palmer Police Department Mat-Su Bench Warrants
The Palmer Police Department serves the City of Palmer, the borough seat. The address is 425 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645. The non-emergency line is (907) 745-4811. Palmer PD keeps arrest and warrant records for Palmer cases. You can submit a records request in person or by phone. The department coordinates with Wasilla PD and the Alaska State Troopers on regional matters.
Palmer courts issue warrants for cases in the Palmer judicial district. The department joins the Mat-Su Narcotics Team on warrant-based drug operations. Bail can be posted at the department for some Mat-Su bench warrants. Officers serve warrants in coordination with state and local agencies. The Palmer Courthouse and Palmer PD work closely on warrant matters.
The department provides info on warrant checks and record requests. Alaska Criminal Rule 4 requires probable cause for any Mat-Su warrant. AS 12.25.030 lets a peace officer make a warrantless arrest for a crime in their presence or for a domestic violence call. Most Mat-Su bench warrant arrests come from a verified warrant hit during a routine call or stop.
Palmer Courthouse Mat-Su Bench Warrants
The Palmer Courthouse serves the Mat-Su Valley region. The address is 435 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645. The clerk is at (907) 746-8100. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The court has a Superior Court for felony cases and a District Court for misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Warrant records sit in the case management system.
To get copies of a Mat-Su bench warrant or related case file, use Form TF-311 PA. This is the Palmer-specific records request form. Online requests take about 2 to 4 weeks. In-person requests are handled the same day. Public access terminals in the courthouse let you search by name. The court processes a high volume of warrant requests for the Mat-Su Valley.
Use the state CourtView portal from any browser. Search by name, case number, or ticket number. Docket entries for an open Mat-Su case will show any "Warrant" line. Records mostly start in 1990. For older Mat-Su bench warrants, call the Palmer clerk for a paper search.
The court provides self-help resources for defendants who want to clear a Matanuska-Susitna bench warrant. Use Form CR-330 for a Motion to Quash Warrant. The judge signs Form CR-331 if the motion is granted. The Palmer Courthouse is the hub for the northern Third Judicial District.
AST B Detachment Mat-Su Bench Warrants
B Detachment of the Alaska State Troopers serves Southcentral Alaska, including the Mat-Su Valley. The main office is at 1980 E Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654. Dispatch for Mat-Su Valley and Copper Valley is (907) 352-5401. Posts include Palmer, Wasilla, Glennallen, and Valdez. The Glennallen Post serves the Copper River Valley area.
B Detachment keeps active warrant info for AST cases in the region. The detachment works with Wasilla PD and Palmer PD on regional warrant operations. The Mat-Su Narcotics Team runs warrant-based drug enforcement. B Detachment also joins the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) task force. Visit the AST warrants database for the current list.
The daily AST hot sheets page shows every open warrant in the state, including Mat-Su cases. Each entry has the name, age, gender code, bail amount, charge, and warrant type. AST warns the public not to try to detain anyone listed. Every warrant must be confirmed in APSIN before an arrest is made.
How to Resolve a Mat-Su Bench Warrant
Most Mat-Su bench warrants can be cleared by showing up. Call the Palmer Courthouse clerk and ask for the next hearing slot. For small fines, you can pay online through the state court payment system. For bigger cases, talk to an attorney first. The Alaska Court System self-help criminal page has the forms and steps you need.
You can also turn yourself in at Wasilla PD, Palmer PD, or any AST post. Bail can be posted at the jail or court. If bail can't be paid, the defendant will see a judge within 24 hours. The Alaska Department of Law Criminal Division in Anchorage handles state prosecutions for the Third Judicial District, which includes Mat-Su.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation may help low-income borough residents with Mat-Su bench warrant matters. Under AS 12.35, search warrants are a separate type and must be served within 10 days. Mat-Su bench warrants do not expire on their own. They stay open until a judge recalls them or a peace officer serves them.
Note: Mat-Su bench warrants stay active until the Palmer Courthouse signs a recall, no matter how old the original case is.
Mat-Su Records Resources
The DPS Records and Identification Bureau handles criminal history checks for the borough. A name-based check costs $20. A fingerprint check costs $35. The R&I Bureau does not give warrant info on its own. For a Mat-Su bench warrant lookup, use the AST database, the Palmer court, the Wasilla or Palmer police records office, or the state CourtView portal.
Most Mat-Su warrant records are open under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.110 to AS 40.25.125. Court records are public under Administrative Rule 37.5. Juvenile records, sealed files, and active search warrants are the main exceptions.
Nearby Alaska Boroughs
Use these links for bench warrant info in boroughs near Matanuska-Susitna.