Lake and Peninsula Borough Family Court Records
Family court records for Lake and Peninsula Borough are maintained by the Alaska Court System under the Third Judicial District. Because the borough has no courthouse of its own, cases are typically filed through the Dillingham Superior Court, with some eastern portions of the borough routing to Kodiak. These records cover divorce and dissolution filings, child custody orders, child support cases, adoption proceedings, and protective orders. You can search online through CourtView or contact the nearest serving courthouse to request copies of filed documents.
Lake and Peninsula Borough Overview
Courts That Serve Lake and Peninsula Borough
Lake and Peninsula Borough is one of the most remote and sparsely populated boroughs in Alaska. It stretches from the base of the Alaska Peninsula up through a chain of lakes and wild land north toward Iliamna. There is no courthouse in the borough. Family court cases filed by residents go to the Dillingham Superior Court for the western and central parts of the borough. Some cases from the eastern part of the borough may be handled through the Kodiak Trial Courts instead, depending on the circumstances and which location is more practical for the parties involved.
If you are a Lake and Peninsula resident with a family court matter and you are not sure where to file, call either Dillingham or Kodiak and explain your situation. Court staff can direct you to the right location. In some cases, filings may also be routed to Anchorage if that is more accessible for both parties.
| Primary Court | Dillingham Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 476 Emperor Way South P.O. Box 909 Dillingham, AK 99576 |
| Phone | (907) 842-5215 |
| Fax | (907) 842-5746 |
| Website | courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/3di.htm |
| Alternate Court | Kodiak Trial Courts (eastern borough) |
| Kodiak Address | 204 Mission Road, Room 124 Kodiak, AK 99615 |
| Kodiak Phone | (907) 486-1600 |
| Kodiak Website | courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/3ko.htm |
The image below gives an overview of court record resources available for Lake and Peninsula Borough through alaskacourts.org.
This resource can help you identify which records are accessible and through which offices.
Searching Lake and Peninsula Family Court Records
CourtView is the online tool for searching family court records filed in Alaska, including cases from Lake and Peninsula Borough. Go to records.courts.alaska.gov to start a search. You can look up cases by the name of either party or by the case number. CourtView shows records for most case types going back to 1985. Older cases are on paper at whichever court handled them and must be requested in person or by mail.
When you search, look for cases associated with the Dillingham court location if the case was filed from the western part of the borough. Eastern-area cases may show up under Kodiak. The search results will tell you which court holds the file. That is where you go to get copies. Read the CourtView information page to understand how the system works and what each field in the results means.
Note: CourtView shows docket entries and basic case information. It does not let you read the full text of documents. To get actual filings such as a divorce decree or custody order, contact the court that holds the file.
Filing and Records Access in a Remote Borough
Lake and Peninsula Borough is one of the least accessible places in Alaska. Most communities in the borough have no roads connecting them to Dillingham or any other town. Travel by small plane is the norm. The Alaska Court System recognizes this and allows for telephone and video hearings in many family law cases. This means you may be able to participate in a custody hearing or a dissolution proceeding without flying to Dillingham, which can be expensive.
For records requests, start with CourtView. If you need physical copies, write or call the Dillingham court. Include the case number, names of the parties, and the date the case was filed if you know it. Specify what documents you need. Pay the copy fee when you get the invoice. Standard rates are $5 for the first page and $3 for each page after that. Certified copies cost $10 for the first page and $3 per additional page. Staff can also email or fax documents in some cases.
Family court records in Alaska are public under Administrative Rule 37.5 and Alaska Statute 40.25.110 through 40.25.120. These rules say who can see what, and they spell out which records can be restricted. Most divorce and custody filings are public. Records involving minors, juvenile matters, or sealed portions of domestic violence cases may have access limits. Contact the court if you are unsure whether a specific record is public.
The image below is from a public records directory that lists sources for Lake and Peninsula Borough records.
Alaska Family Law and Forms
All family court cases in Lake and Peninsula Borough follow Alaska state law. The main statutes are AS 25.24 for divorce and dissolution of marriage, AS 25.20 for child custody, AS 25.27 for child support, AS 25.30 for the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, and AS 25.35 for domestic violence. Alaska recognizes no-fault divorce based on incompatibility of temperament. You do not have to prove fault to end a marriage under Alaska law. You can learn more at courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shclaws.htm.
All court forms needed for family law cases are free and available at courts.alaska.gov/forms/index.htm. The DR-100 packet is for uncontested dissolution. DR-800 covers divorce. DR-475 is for parenting plans. DR-305 is for child support calculations. Form TF-920 lets you ask the court to waive the filing fee if you cannot afford it. The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center can walk you through which forms to use. Call (907) 264-0851 or the toll-free number at (866) 279-0851.
Child support enforcement for Lake and Peninsula Borough residents goes through the Child Support Services Division. Their toll-free number is 1-800-478-3300. You can also check their website at dor.alaska.gov/cssd for information about calculating support, modifying existing orders, and reporting non-payment.
When a family law case is filed in Alaska, Standing Orders take effect automatically. These orders govern things like taking children out of state and disposing of property during a pending case. They apply as soon as the case is filed, without the judge having to issue them separately.
Communities in Lake and Peninsula Borough
Lake and Peninsula Borough has no cities that meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site. Communities in the borough include King Salmon, Naknek, South Naknek, Port Alsworth, Igiugig, Kokhanok, Levelock, Newhalen, Nondalton, and others. All family court cases from these areas go through the Dillingham or Kodiak courts depending on location.
Nearby Boroughs
These areas border or are near Lake and Peninsula Borough. If you are unsure which court serves your location, check with the nearest courthouse.