Dillingham 72 Hour Booking Records
The Dillingham Census Area keeps short term jail records at the local police lockup and the Dillingham Regional Adult Detention Facility. You can look up a Dillingham 72 Hour Booking through the police roster, the Alaska VINE system, or the state court portal. This page walks you through where fresh bookings get logged, who to call, and how to file a records request when you want more than the roster. Most new arrests hit the log within hours of intake. Use the tools below to find a name, a charge, or a court date fast.
Dillingham 72 Hour Booking Overview
Dillingham 72 Hour Booking at the Local Jail
Most short term custody in the area runs through the Dillingham Regional Adult Detention Facility. The jail holds people right after arrest and keeps a running book of bookings. Staff log each intake with a name, a charge, a date, and a mugshot. The roster is shared back out to the police side of the house and gets updated through the day. You can call the jail on (907) 842-5253 for a status check on someone just booked.
The facility runs under the city but works close with Alaska State Troopers. When the population gets high, inmates move out to larger state run centers. Short term holds of 72 hours or less are the most common reason a name shows up on the local roster. Long term housing is rare since Dillingham is not a full state prison.
As noted in the City of Dillingham records portal, the municipal side keeps its own files on arrests and calls for service. That is a good second stop when the jail roster does not show what you need.
The city site links out to police contact info, public records forms, and meeting files tied to safety and law enforcement.
Search Dillingham Arrest Records Online
For a name based look up, start with the VINE Link inmate search. VINE pulls custody status right from Alaska Department of Corrections. You can sign up for alerts that ping you when a person is moved or released. The tool is free. It works for any facility in the state, not just Dillingham.
The Alaska DOC offender search gives a second path. It shows statewide inmates, so names from the Dillingham Census Area turn up if they get moved to a bigger jail. Both tools pair well with the court case site.
Note: Jail rosters are posted for public view but may lag an hour or two behind a fresh booking at peak times.
Dillingham Police and Troopers
The Dillingham Police Department sits at 590 D Street West, Dillingham, AK 99576. Phone: (907) 842-5354. The department runs patrol, takes 911 calls, and books people into the local jail. Officers work close with Alaska State Troopers out of the Dillingham Post at (907) 842-5641. Village Public Safety Officers cover rural villages in the area. Tribal police may operate in some Alaska Native villages under a shared jurisdiction plan.
When you want an arrest record that sits with the police side, you file a public records request with the department. Requests run under the Alaska Public Records Act. Arrest records are public under Alaska Statute 40.25.110 through 120. Most requests are answered within ten working days.
| Agency | Dillingham Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 590 D Street West, Dillingham, AK 99576 |
| Phone | (907) 842-5354 |
| Jail Phone | (907) 842-5253 |
| Troopers | (907) 842-5641 |
Dillingham 72 Hour Booking and the Courts
The Dillingham Courthouse sits at 476 Emperor Way, Dillingham, AK 99576. Call (907) 842-5215 during court hours. The court is part of the Third Judicial District of the Alaska Court System. A first appearance after a 72 Hour Booking usually happens within one business day.
Use CourtView Public Access to pull up a criminal case by name, case number, or date. The site shows charge info, hearing dates, bail, and rulings. The full Alaska Court Search Cases page walks you through the search tools if you are new to the site. Warrants without a court tie in run under Alaska Statute AS 12.25.030, which governs arrests without warrants.
Background Checks and State Records
The Alaska DPS Background Check Home page is the main hub for state criminal history requests. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau runs the central repository under Alaska Statute AS 12.62.110. A name based check is $20. A fingerprint based check is $35. Results cover any arrest or booking that hit the statewide database, including items out of Dillingham.
For a digital intake, the DPS Online Criminal History Portal lets you start a request from any browser. Release rules sit in Alaska Statute AS 12.62.160, which covers when and how agencies may share criminal justice info.
Public Records Requests in Dillingham
You can file a public records request with the city, the police, or the state. Most people start with the city form linked from the Dillingham website. The state offers a central portal for anything tied to Alaska State Troopers. For a statewide FOIA request, use the DPS FOIA Portal. Requests can be made by email, mail, or through the online form. Give a name, a date range, and the record type you want. Be as clear as you can.
Historical items older than the usual two year window may sit with the Alaska State Archives. The archives hold court files, booking logs, and old police blotters.
Note: Always include a day and month when you ask for a Dillingham 72 Hour Booking record. A name alone may not be enough for the clerk.
What a 72 Hour Booking Record Shows
A booking entry usually lists the full name, date of birth, charges at the time of intake, a booking photo, and the arresting agency. It also shows the bail amount and the date of the first court date. Some records add height, weight, and the location of arrest. Release info is added once the person leaves. The record may get sealed later if charges are dropped.
Crime victims can sign up with the Alaska Office of Victims' Rights for VINE notifications. That gives a phone or email ping as soon as custody status changes.
Tips for a Faster Dillingham 72 Hour Booking Search
Most people run into trouble when they only have a first name or a nickname. Dillingham is small, but common last names still show up in the rural Bristol Bay area. Always try to bring a full legal name and a date of birth. A month and day of the arrest helps the records clerk pull the right file in one try. If you only know the week, say so up front.
Try more than one tool. VINE may show a name a little later than the jail roster. CourtView may not list the case until the first hearing. The state repository has the widest net, but it costs $20 or $35 and takes longer to return. Stack the free tools first, then pay for a full check if the name does not show up.
Most Dillingham 72 Hour Booking holds end with bail, a court release, or a move to a bigger state jail. A quick call to the Dillingham jail at (907) 842-5253 can tell you which of those three paths is in play. Staff can confirm custody status even when the name does not yet appear in the online feeds.
Nearby Census Areas and Boroughs
The Dillingham area shares services with nearby rural regions. Check these pages for booking info from the rest of southwest Alaska.