Nome Census Area Busted Mugshots

Nome Census Area busted mugshots come from two main law enforcement agencies: the Nome Police Department and the Alaska State Troopers Nome post. The census area spans a huge stretch of western Alaska and includes dozens of remote villages beyond the city of Nome itself. Arrests in town go through the Nome PD, while rural calls fall to the troopers and Village Public Safety Officers. This page walks you through how to find Nome Census Area busted mugshots using CourtView, the DOC offender search, and written records requests. Use the search tool below to start.

Nome Census Area Arrests and Booking Process

The Nome Police Department handles arrests within the city limits. Their office is at 102 Greg Kruschek Ave, Nome, AK 99762. Call dispatch at (907) 443-5262 for any police matter. The department has a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, two patrol sergeants, eight sworn officers, a full-time investigator, and a community service officer. Dispatch runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Outside city limits, the Alaska State Troopers Nome post takes the lead. The post is at 206 West 5th Avenue, Nome, AK 99762. Call (907) 443-2835. Troopers cover the entire census area, including the many small villages that have no local police. VPSOs in the villages act as first responders, but the troopers handle actual arrests and booking paperwork. The Nome Census Area is vast, so response times in remote spots can stretch to hours or even days depending on weather and aircraft access.

The Nome Police Department page shown above provides contact details and links to forms for filing reports and checking case status for Nome Census Area busted mugshots.

Filing Reports and Checking Nome Cases

If you need to file a report or check on a case in Nome, there are several ways to do it. The Nome PD case status page explains the process. Call dispatch at (907) 443-5262. You can also print out a statement form and bring it to the station, or fax it to (907) 443-2266. For emergencies, dial 911.

To check the status of your case, call dispatch and ask to speak with the investigating officer. If you do not know the officer's name, the dispatcher can route you. The Nome District Attorney's Office at (907) 443-2296 handles questions about charging decisions. A DV/SA advocate is available at (907) 443-8523. For court case lookups, use Alaska CourtView.

The file-a-report page above walks you through the steps for both new reports and status checks on existing Nome Census Area cases.

Nome Census Area Court and CourtView Search

The Nome Superior and District Court sits at 113 Front Street, P.O. Box 1110, Nome, AK 99762. Phone is (907) 443-5216. The court is part of the Second Judicial District. Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, and probate. District Court covers misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, and preliminary felony hearings.

Free online case searches run through CourtView. Search by name, case number, or ticket number. Records go back to roughly 1990. Each case listing shows the caption, docket entries, and charges. Click a case number to get the full charge detail and hearing dates. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard documents. Certified copies run $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page copying costs. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Nome court serves a huge geographic area covering dozens of remote villages, so many proceedings happen by video or phone.

Marriage licenses are also issued through this court. Nome Census Area busted mugshots cases that involve domestic matters often cross over into family court filings at the same location.

Note: Under AS 22.35.030, criminal records may be removed from CourtView 60 days after a full acquittal or dismissal in certain cases.

Inmate Lookup for Nome Census Area Busted Mugshots

People arrested in the Nome Census Area are held at local facilities temporarily and then transferred. The Alaska Department of Corrections offender locator shows current housing, release dates, and the case an inmate is held on. Search by name or offender ID. If a name does not show up, call the DOC at (907) 269-7426.

VINELink tracks custody changes and sends free alerts when an inmate moves, gets released, or is transferred. Sign up by phone at 1-800-247-9763 or online. This is a good tool for Nome Census Area busted mugshots situations where the person has been moved to a facility far from the region. Weather delays and limited flights make transfer times unpredictable in western Alaska.

The trooper daily dispatch logs also show arrest details from across the state. You can search by date range or incident number. Nome entries fall under the state trooper coverage for the Second Judicial District.

Public Records and Nome Census Area Law

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 through AS 40.25.295 gives anyone the right to request arrest records and booking photos. Agencies must respond within 10 working days under AS 40.25.120. Send requests to the Nome Police Department at PO Box 1230, Nome, AK 99762, or to the Alaska State Troopers Records Section at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.

A name-based background check costs $20. A fingerprint check runs $35. Both go through the Criminal Records and Identification Bureau in Anchorage. Under AS 12.62.160, any person can request criminal justice information from the state. The APRA procedures page from the Alaska Department of Law has more details on how the process works.

• Full name and date of birth of the person
• Date range of the arrest or incident
• Agency that handled the call (NPD or AST)
• Type of record you need (mugshot, report, log)
• Mailing address for the response

The Sex Offender Registry is a separate public database you can search by name, location, or map view. The victim notification system sends alerts on case status changes for crime victims in the Nome Census Area.

Nearby Census Areas and Boroughs

Nome Census Area shares borders with the Northwest Arctic Borough to the north and the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area to the east. The Kusilvak Census Area and Bethel Census Area sit to the south. Cases sometimes cross these lines, especially when trooper coverage overlaps. No qualifying cities in the Nome Census Area have their own page on this site. For the full list of Alaska boroughs and census areas, visit the counties index.

Sealing Nome Census Area Records Under AS 12.62.180

Alaska has a narrow rule for sealing criminal records. The rule is AS 12.62.180. It only applies when a person was arrested or charged based on mistaken identity or a false accusation. A full expungement law does not exist in this state. Most Nome arrest files stay public for life, even after a not guilty verdict or a dismissal.

To file for a sealing order, send a written request to the Department of Public Safety. Include a court order or a letter from the prosecutor that shows the case was based on mistaken identity. The bureau will review the request. If granted, the file is sealed and the record will not show on a background check. The court file may still stay open unless a judge signs a separate order. For help, contact the Alaska Legal Services Corporation or a private lawyer. Legal aid is free for low-income residents. Nome Census Area Nome mugshots posted on third-party sites are not covered by the state law. You will need to contact each site directly and ask them to take the photo down. Some sites charge a fee. The state does not control those sites and cannot force a removal.

Inmate Lookup and VINE Alerts for Nome Census Area

The Alaska Department of Corrections runs the state inmate locator. The site is at doc.alaska.gov. Search by name or offender ID. Results show the current jail, the next court date, and the release date if set. Most Nome bookings end up at a regional jail or the nearest state correctional center.

For real-time alerts, use VINElink. VINE is a free tool that sends a call, text, or email when a person in custody moves. Sign up with a name and a PIN. The PIN keeps your contact info safe. You can also call VINE at 1-800-247-9763. The service covers jail moves, release, escape, and court date changes. Crime victims and their families use it most, but any person can sign up. The tool is confidential. The inmate is not told that you signed up. Alerts go out within about 15 minutes of a move. Nome Census Area Nome mugshots are not shown on VINE, but the case number and jail name link back to the court file. Use that case number to pull the booking sheet from the Nome jail or the trooper post that handled the arrest.