Fairbanks Jail Roster Lookup

The Fairbanks jail roster is the main way to find an inmate held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center, the Fairbanks Police Department lockup, or other local holding sites. You can search by name or offender ID. This page walks you through the core Fairbanks jail roster tools, from the state VINE line to direct jail phone numbers. It links to city offices, the court system, and public records sources. Use the search tool below to start a Fairbanks jail roster lookup on the records you need.

Where to Find the Fairbanks Jail Roster

The Fairbanks jail roster pulls from three main places. First, the Fairbanks Police Department handles arrests inside the city limits. Second, the Fairbanks Correctional Center holds most booked inmates under state DOC control. Third, the VINE service covers every state and community jail in Alaska. Most people start with VINE, then call the jail to confirm a person is still there. You can also use the state DOC tools linked on the Fairbanks North Star Borough page.

Fairbanks Correctional Center

The Fairbanks Correctional Center is the main detention site for the city and the wider borough. The address is 1931 Eagan Avenue, Fairbanks, AK. The main phone line is 907-458-6700. FCC holds pretrial inmates and people serving short sentences under state law. It is one of 13 facilities in the Alaska DOC system. Most Fairbanks arrests end up here within a few hours of booking at the city lockup.

For visiting hours, legal calls, and housing questions, call the main line first. Staff can tell you if the inmate is still there or has moved to another DOC site. Long term inmates often move to Spring Creek in Seward or Goose Creek in Wasilla. Once a person moves, VINE updates the site record. You can then call the new jail's direct line to confirm. The Fairbanks North Star Borough page has the full list of state DOC sites.

Note: Visiting rules and hours change often at FCC, so always call 907-458-6700 before you drive to 1931 Eagan Avenue.

Fairbanks Police and City Offices

The Fairbanks Police Department books people after most arrests inside the city. Fingerprinting services are also provided at the Fairbanks Police Department. For state level fingerprint background checks, use the Alaska Department of Public Safety criminal records page. That office runs the state's main fingerprint database.

City hall offices are based at 800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The Fairbanks Mayor's office phone is 907-459-6793. The fax line is 907-459-6787. The Fairbanks City Clerk is also at 800 Cushman Street. The clerk's main phone is 907-459-6774. The clerk handles public records requests tied to city files, including some police records. When you file a request, the Alaska Public Records Act gives agencies 10 business days to reply.

The Fairbanks Public Library sits at 1215 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. It is a good research stop for court files, news clippings, and old records. Some people use the library to pull older arrest reports that are not online. The library also has public computers for VINE and CourtView searches if you do not have a device of your own.

VINE and State Inmate Search

VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is the main public tool for the Fairbanks jail roster. Call 1-800-247-9763 or use VINELink online. The service is free. You can search by offender name or ID. You can also set alerts by phone or email. VINE runs all day and all night. The Alaska Department of Public Safety external links page lists it as the official inmate lookup.

When you search by ID, drop the first zero. You can also use just the first four characters and check the partial ID box. VINE is the only state approved vendor for Alaska inmate data. It shows current location, hold site, and a tentative release date. You can register a phone or email to get alerts when a person moves or is released. The system asks for a four digit PIN. Keep the PIN safe and do not share it.

For a second route, the court system runs a tips on locating people page. It covers VINE, DOC phone lines, and property tax listings in one place.

Fairbanks Court System and CourtView

The Fairbanks courts sit in the Fourth Judicial District. The Rabinowitz Courthouse is the main court building in the city. Cases tied to a Fairbanks booking show up in CourtView, which is the state court case management system. You can search CourtView at the Alaska Court System home page. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. CourtView shows charges, bail, and the next court date for each case.

The Alaska Court System handles all criminal cases that go past the city level. Felony cases go to the Superior Court. Lower level cases go to the District Court. Both sit at the Rabinowitz Courthouse. CourtView matters for jail roster work because a booking usually points to an open case. If you find the case number, you can see bail info and the next court date. That tells you when a Fairbanks jail roster inmate may be released.

Fairbanks Public Records

Fairbanks North Star Borough criminal records include arrest reports, criminal history reports, and accident reports. These are the documents and files created by law enforcement inside the borough. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 through AS 40.25.125 covers access rules. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. The act does not limit who can file a request or why.

Criminal history files follow a tighter rule. Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160, most criminal history is confidential. The subject of the record can still get a copy, and a court order can open the data. For a statewide name based history report, the fee is $20 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy. A fingerprint based search costs $35. The Alaska Public Records Act page covers the full rules and the request process.

The Alaska DPS background check portal handles online criminal history requests. The screenshot below shows the portal page.

You need a social security number and a state ID to use the online path. Walk-in sites take cash, check, and money order.

Note: Send written records requests to the Fairbanks City Clerk at 800 Cushman Street for city level files, and to the Alaska DPS Criminal Records Bureau for statewide history.

Borough and Nearby Cities

Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The full borough view is on the Fairbanks North Star Borough page. That page covers Fairbanks, North Pole, and the smaller cities in the area. It also has the full list of state DOC tools for the region.

Other qualifying cities in the borough include Badger, College, and Farmers Loop. Each has its own jail roster page with direct links to FCC and local resources. For users looking south, Anchorage is the largest city in the state and hosts the Anchorage Correctional Complex. Alaska has no sheriffs. The Alaska State Troopers at 907-269-5976 fill that role for areas outside Fairbanks city police coverage.