Hoonah-Angoon Police Blotter Records

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area police blotter records come from two sources: the Hoonah Police Department for incidents within city limits, and Alaska State Troopers for incidents across the broader census area. The census area has no centralized borough police force, so understanding which agency handled a given incident is the first step in knowing where to submit a records request. This guide covers both sources and explains how to access court records, inmate data, and other law enforcement information for Hoonah-Angoon.

Hoonah Police Department Records

The Hoonah Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for the city of Hoonah. The department maintains records of incidents and arrests that occur within city limits. Public records requests for Hoonah Police blotter reports should be submitted directly to the department. Contact information is available through the City of Hoonah's official website at hoonah.org.

When submitting a records request, provide the date of the incident, the names of any parties involved, and the case number if you have it. Requests are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act (APRA) under AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. The law presumes that government records are public unless a specific exemption applies. Agencies must respond within 10 working days under AS 40.25.110. Fees for copying are limited to actual duplication costs, and the first five person-hours of search time per month are provided at no charge.

The image below is from the City of Hoonah's government website, which provides contact information for the Hoonah Police Department and guidance on submitting public records requests.

City of Hoonah Government Website

The Hoonah city website includes department listings and contact details for the police department and city clerk, both of which handle different categories of public records.

For incidents that took place outside Hoonah city limits, the relevant agency is Alaska State Troopers, not the city police department. The census area covers a large geographic area of Southeast Alaska that includes Angoon, Pelican, Tenakee Springs, and other communities beyond Hoonah. Trooper records for these locations follow a different request process.

Alaska State Troopers in Hoonah-Angoon

Alaska State Troopers from Detachment A (South), headquartered in Ketchikan, provide law enforcement coverage for the unincorporated communities and rural areas of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Troopers also respond to major incidents in Hoonah itself when local resources require support. The census area's dispersed communities, many accessible only by air or water, make trooper coverage especially critical in this region.

For trooper-handled incidents, police blotter records are maintained by the Department of Public Safety. The official channel for requesting these records is the Alaska DPS JustFOIA portal. Through this system you can submit requests for incident reports, body camera footage, collision reports, and other DPS records. The portal requires you to create an account. Once logged in, you can file new requests, check the status of pending ones, and search the record archive.

The Alaska DPS Daily Dispatch is the statewide public blotter for trooper press releases. It covers all detachments, including Detachment A (South) which serves Southeast Alaska and the Hoonah-Angoon area. Each entry on the dispatch includes the incident number, location, type of call, and a description of what happened, along with charges and arrest outcomes. The dispatch is searchable by date range or incident number. It does not require an account and is the fastest way to review recent trooper activity without filing a formal request.

Note: If you are unsure whether an incident was handled by the Hoonah Police Department or Alaska State Troopers, start with the Daily Dispatch. If the incident appears there, trooper records apply. If not, contact the Hoonah Police Department directly.

Court Records for Hoonah-Angoon

Most judicial matters for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area are handled by the courts in Juneau. The Juneau District and Superior Courts are located at the Hurff Ackerman Saunders Courthouse, 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801. The District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and small claims. The Superior Court handles felony trials and civil matters for the region.

Court records are searchable through Alaska CourtView. CourtView provides online access to case information for trial courts statewide, including the Juneau courts that handle cases from Hoonah-Angoon. You can search by case number, party name, or citation number. Records generally go back to 1990. For older case files, contact the Juneau court clerk directly, as pre-1990 records may not be digitized.

To request specific documents from the Juneau courthouse, use the standard TF-311 form. Submit the form by email, fax, or in person at the clerk's window. Restricted records, including juvenile cases, sealed files, and certain family law matters, are not available through CourtView or standard records requests. Fees apply for copying court documents beyond what is available online for free.

Inmate Records and Detention Facilities

Inmates arrested in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area are typically transferred to Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, located at 1000 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801, phone 907-465-8633. Lemon Creek serves as the primary detention facility for all of Southeast Alaska, housing both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from communities across the region.

To look up an inmate in the state system, use the Alaska DOC Offender Locator. The tool is available around the clock and returns current custody status, facility location, charges, and release information when available. Crime victims can register for automated notifications through the VINE service, which sends alerts when an offender's custody status changes. This is particularly useful if you are monitoring the status of someone held at Lemon Creek or another Alaska DOC facility.

For criminal history information, the Alaska DPS Background Check portal provides name-based records searches under AS 12.62. A $20 fee applies for the initial report. Fingerprint-based checks cost $48.25 and include a national FBI database check in addition to the state record.

Public Records Law and Your Rights

All public records requests in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, whether directed to the Hoonah Police Department or to state agencies, are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act. The APRA establishes that government records are presumed open to public inspection. Any person can request records. You do not need to state a reason. Agencies may only withhold records when a specific statutory exemption clearly applies.

Under AS 40.25.120, law enforcement records may be withheld if releasing them could reasonably be expected to interfere with an active investigation, deprive a defendant of a fair trial, or disclose the identity of a confidential source. These are the most common reasons that police blotter requests in Hoonah-Angoon might be denied in whole or in part. If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal the denial to the Borough Attorney or the appropriate supervisory official.

For records involving serious crimes handled by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, requests should go through the JustFOIA portal. ABI maintains posts across the state, including a Juneau post that handles major felony cases for Southeast Alaska including the Hoonah-Angoon area. The Alaska State Archives in Juneau also holds historical law enforcement and court records for cases predating the digital era.

Sex Offender Registry and Active Warrants

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry, maintained under AS 12.63, is searchable by name, city, or zip code. The registry lists registered offenders' photos, addresses, employer information, and conviction records. You can set up email alerts to receive notifications when a registrant moves into your area. Offenders are required to verify their information periodically, and the registry is updated as changes occur.

The Alaska Active Warrants database lists outstanding arrest warrants for individuals statewide. The database is searchable by name and includes warrant type, issuing court, date issued, charges, and bail amounts where available. The database is updated as warrants are served, recalled, or dismissed.

Nearby Boroughs

Records resources for neighboring Southeast Alaska communities are available on these pages.