Access Wrangell Bench Warrants
Wrangell City and Borough bench warrants are issued by courts in the First Judicial District of Alaska. This Southeast Alaska community has its own police department and courthouse that handle local cases. The Alaska State Troopers A Detachment assists with state-level matters. You can search for Wrangell bench warrants by calling the Wrangell Police Department at (907) 874-3304, contacting the Wrangell Courthouse at (907) 874-2311, using the AST active warrants database, or searching through CourtView online. This page walks through each option and explains how to resolve a bench warrant in the Wrangell area.
Wrangell Bench Warrants Overview
Wrangell Police Department Bench Warrants
The Wrangell Police Department serves the City and Borough of Wrangell. The department is at 431 Zimovia Highway, Wrangell, AK 99929. The non-emergency phone number is (907) 874-3304. Officers maintain arrest and warrant records for Wrangell cases. The department coordinates with the Alaska State Troopers A Detachment on regional law enforcement matters.
You can call the Wrangell Police Department to ask about active bench warrants. Officers can confirm whether a Wrangell bench warrant is still open and share the bail amount set by the judge. Records requests can be submitted in person or by phone. The department works closely with the Wrangell Courthouse on all warrant matters. When the court issues a Wrangell bench warrant, it enters the Alaska Public Safety Information Network so that officers across the state can see it.
The department has participated in apprehending people with out-of-state warrants as well. Wrangell officers serve warrants for local cases and help AST with state warrants in the borough. If you walk into the police station with an active Wrangell bench warrant, you may be arrested on the spot. The department provides warrant information to the public upon request.
Note: Contact the Wrangell Police at (907) 874-3304 before visiting in person if you think you may have an active bench warrant.
Wrangell Courthouse Warrant Records
The Wrangell Courthouse is at 215 Front Street, Wrangell, AK 99929. The phone number is (907) 874-2311. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles District Court records for the Wrangell area. Superior Court matters go to Juneau. The court clerk can verify the status of any Wrangell bench warrant. You can call ahead or visit during business hours.
Public access terminals in the courthouse let you search for cases in the system. The court processes warrant recalls when defendants come in to address their cases. Bail hearings are held here for people arrested on Wrangell bench warrants. The court also provides self-help resources for people who want to clear a warrant on their own. Wrangell is part of the First Judicial District, and the court handles cases from throughout the borough.
To get copies of Wrangell bench warrant records, use Form TF-311 from the Trial Courts records page. The first document copy costs $5.00 and each added copy is $3.00. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first one. Submit the form to the Wrangell court or the court where the case was filed. If the case went to Juneau for Superior Court, send your request there.
Searching Wrangell Bench Warrants Online
The DPS active warrants database is the fastest online tool for checking Wrangell bench warrants. AST updates this file each day. It shows full name, age, gender code, bail amount, charge, warrant type, and court order number. Wrangell warrants appear alongside warrants from every other part of Alaska. You can download the list as a PDF or CSV file.
The CourtView portal lets you search by name, case number, or citation. If a Wrangell bench warrant is active, the case docket will include a warrant entry. CourtView has records from around 1990 forward. For older Wrangell cases, call the courthouse at (907) 874-2311 for a paper records search. The system does not show juvenile records, sealed cases, or confidential matters.
You can also call AST at (907) 269-5511 or email warrants@dps.state.ak.us. Every warrant must be confirmed in APSIN before an arrest is made. The department warns the public not to try to detain anyone on the warrant list. If you think someone in Wrangell has a bench warrant, call the police department or troopers.
How Wrangell Bench Warrants Are Issued
A Wrangell bench warrant is issued when a person misses a court date or violates a release condition. Under AS 12.30.060, the court can sign a warrant any time a defendant fails to appear as required. The judge reviews the file and issues the order. It enters APSIN the same day. From that point, any officer in Alaska can arrest the person on the Wrangell warrant.
Wrangell bench warrants also come from broken bail conditions. If someone violates a no-contact order or misses a check-in, the court may sign a new warrant. Criminal Rule 4 requires the warrant to name the defendant, state the charge, list the bail, and direct any peace officer to make the arrest. The arresting officer does not need the warrant in hand but must inform the person about the charge and the warrant as soon as possible.
These warrants never expire. A Wrangell bench warrant stays active until served or recalled by the court. Some warrants remain open for years if the person leaves the area. Any traffic stop or law enforcement contact in Alaska can bring up an old Wrangell warrant through a routine APSIN check.
Clearing Wrangell Bench Warrants
Start by calling the Wrangell Courthouse at (907) 874-2311. The clerk can tell you the charge, the bail amount, and your options. For small fines-only warrants, you may be able to pay online through the Alaska Court System portal. For misdemeanor warrants, the court may set a new hearing date for you without requiring an arrest.
For bigger cases, get legal help first. The Alaska Court System self-help criminal page has Form CR-330 for filing a Motion to Quash Warrant. If the judge grants it, Form CR-331 is signed and the Wrangell bench warrant is recalled. You can also turn yourself in at the Wrangell Police Department or any trooper post in Alaska. If bail cannot be posted, you see a judge within 24 hours.
The Alaska Department of Law Criminal Division in Juneau handles prosecutions for the First Judicial District. In felony cases, the prosecutor may need to approve a warrant recall. Alaska Legal Services Corporation helps low-income residents across Southeast Alaska. Under AS 12.25.030, an officer can arrest without a warrant for crimes in their presence. But most Wrangell bench warrant arrests come from a confirmed warrant hit during routine contact. Under AS 40.25.110, all bench warrants are public records that anyone can ask about.
Note: The DPS Records and Identification Bureau offers criminal history checks for $20 but does not show active Wrangell bench warrants.
Nearby Alaska Boroughs
Wrangell City and Borough is in Southeast Alaska. Use these links for bench warrant info in nearby areas.