Unalaska Family Court Records
Unalaska family court records are handled through a two-court system: the local Unalaska Court manages limited jurisdiction matters, while full family law cases like divorce, custody, and child support are referred to the Kodiak Superior Court or Anchorage Superior Court. Unalaska, also known as Dutch Harbor, is located on Unalaska Island in the Aleutians West Census Area. If you need to find or access family court filings, you can search online through CourtView or contact the Unalaska Court directly for records within its jurisdiction. This page covers where records are kept, how to search, and what help is available.
Unalaska Overview
Where Unalaska Family Court Records Are Kept
Unalaska has a local District Court that handles limited jurisdiction matters, including misdemeanor cases, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, and domestic violence protective orders. For family law cases requiring Superior Court jurisdiction, including divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, and paternity, residents are referred to the Kodiak Superior Court or the Anchorage Superior Court depending on the case type and scheduling. Family court records in Unalaska may be held at the local court or at the Superior Court in Kodiak or Anchorage.
The Unalaska Court is located at 204 West Broadway, P.O. Box 245, Unalaska, AK 99685. Customer service is at (907) 581-1379. Record requests can be faxed to (907) 581-2809 or emailed to 3UNmailbox@akcourts.gov. The jury clerk is at (907) 581-1266. The court is part of the Alaska Court System's Third Judicial District. Because Unalaska is accessible only by air or ferry, the court uses video conferencing for some proceedings to reduce the need for travel to Kodiak or Anchorage.
| Local Court | Unalaska Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 West Broadway, P.O. Box 245 Unalaska, AK 99685 |
| Phone | (907) 581-1379 |
| Fax | (907) 581-2809 |
| 3UNmailbox@akcourts.gov | |
| Superior Court | Kodiak Trial Courts or Anchorage Trial Courts |
| Judicial District | Third Judicial District |
How to Search Unalaska Family Court Records
The main tool for searching Unalaska family court records is CourtView, Alaska's public access system. CourtView covers most cases filed since 1990 across all Alaska courts. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show the case type, parties, filing dates, and docket entries. CourtView does not show full documents, but it tells you whether a case exists and where it stands. Because Unalaska cases may be filed at the local court, at Kodiak, or at Anchorage, you may need to search under more than one court location.
For copies of specific documents, contact the court where the case was filed. If the case was handled locally, contact the Unalaska Court at (907) 581-1379 or 3UNmailbox@akcourts.gov. If it went to Superior Court, you would contact Kodiak at (907) 486-1600 or Anchorage at (907) 264-0514. Plain copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 per additional page. Research fees of $30.00 per hour apply when a case has to be searched by name without a case number.
Note: Adoption files, juvenile case records, and CINA cases are sealed and cannot be accessed through CourtView or by the public.
The City of Unalaska provides local government services and community resources for residents, including municipal records and referrals to local service providers.
The City of Unalaska's website provides contact information for city departments and local services that may be relevant to residents dealing with family court matters.
Filing Family Law Cases from Unalaska
Unalaska residents file family law cases under Alaska state law. Divorce and dissolution cases follow Alaska Statute 25.24. Alaska is a no-fault state, meaning divorce can be filed based on "incompatibility of temperament" without proving wrongdoing by either spouse. Dissolution is a simpler process when both spouses agree on all terms. Given Unalaska's remote island location, TrueFiling for electronic case filing is especially valuable. It allows residents to submit documents to the Kodiak or Anchorage Superior Court without traveling there in person.
Custody cases follow Alaska Statute 25.20 and the best interest of the child standard from AS 25.24.150. Judges consider each parent's relationship with the child, the child's needs, and the stability each parent can provide. Child support is calculated under Civil Rule 90.3 using both parents' net incomes. Domestic violence protective orders can be filed locally at the Unalaska Court, which provides faster access for that specific type of relief. All other family law matters proceed to the Superior Court level.
The island location of Unalaska means planning court appearances requires coordinating travel by air or ferry. Video conferencing is used for some hearings to reduce the burden on Unalaska residents. Contact the Unalaska Court or the relevant Superior Court to ask which hearings can be conducted remotely. All official forms are available free at the Alaska Court System forms page.
The Unalaska visitor and community information site offers regional context and resources for residents navigating services in Dutch Harbor and the surrounding Aleutian Islands area.
Community resources in Unalaska include local organizations that can help residents connect with legal services and support during family court proceedings.
Unalaska Family Court Record Fees
Copy fees for Unalaska family court records follow Alaska's statewide schedule. Plain copies are $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 per additional page. If the clerk has to search by name without a case number, a $30.00 per hour research fee applies. If you cannot pay the fees, apply for a waiver using Form TF-920. The form considers your income and household size. Submit it at the court handling your case or through TrueFiling online.
Legal Help for Unalaska Residents
The Family Law Self-Help Center can be reached at (907) 264-0851 or toll-free (866) 279-0851. Staff help people understand forms and procedures for family court cases. They do not give legal advice, but they can walk you through the filing steps. All official court forms are available free at the Alaska Court System self-help forms page.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation and Legal Aid Services of Alaska serve remote communities including Unalaska and may provide telephone or video consultations for people who cannot travel. The Child Support Services Division can be reached at 1-800-478-3300 and handles enforcement, modifications, and interstate cases. For divorce certificates and vital records separate from the court case file, contact the Alaska Division of Vital Records through health.alaska.gov. Vital records and court records are separate documents maintained by different agencies and must be requested separately.
Aleutians West Census Area Family Court Records
Unalaska is the largest city in Aleutians West Census Area. Family law cases from the area go to the Kodiak or Anchorage Superior Courts. For more information on the court system serving this region, visit the census area page below.
Nearby Cities
These Alaska cities have family court record pages and are served by courts in the Third Judicial District.