Hoonah-Angoon Phone Directory

The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area phone directory lists contact numbers for courts, law enforcement, and state services in this part of northern Southeast Alaska. As an unorganized census area, there is no borough government here. The City of Hoonah is the largest community in the area. Public services come from city offices, the Alaska Court System, and state agencies like the troopers. This phone directory pulls together the key contacts you need to reach these offices, whether you are calling about a court case, a records request, or a law enforcement matter.

Hoonah-Angoon Court Phone Numbers

The Hoonah Court serves the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area for judicial matters. The court address is Box 430, Hoonah, AK 99829. Customer service is at (907) 945-3668. For record requests, fax (907) 945-3637 or email 1HNmailbox@akcourts.gov. You can also file documents by email to the same address.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Weekend arraignments take place at 10:30 am with the courthouse closed to the public. The public access line for remote arraignment viewing is 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID 923 853 3061. The court handles criminal cases, civil disputes, family law, and small claims for communities across the census area.

Court records are searchable through the Alaska Court System CourtView online tool. This free service lets you look up cases by name or case number for all superior and district courts statewide, including the Hoonah court. The Appellate Courts Case Management System is also available for anyone tracking an appeal through the Alaska Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.

For domestic violence or protective order petitions, contact the Hoonah court directly by phone during business hours. The court can explain the filing process and timeline. Remote hearings may be available for residents in outlying communities who cannot travel to Hoonah easily.

Law Enforcement Phone Directory for Hoonah-Angoon

The Alaska State Troopers have a post in Hoonah that covers the census area. The phone number is (907) 945-3620, fax (907) 945-3570. Troopers provide law enforcement for the region, coordinating with municipal police in any incorporated communities. For emergencies, call 911.

The Southeast Alaska region toll-free trooper line is (800) 478-0062. The dispatch number for the Kenai Peninsula and Southeast Alaska region is (907) 262-4453. These lines are for non-emergency matters. If you need to report something that is not urgent, the Hoonah post takes calls during business hours.

Criminal records and background checks for Hoonah-Angoon residents are handled by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. A name-based background check costs $20 through the online portal. Each extra copy is $5. This process is governed by Alaska Statute 12.62. Questions about the background check process can be directed to (907) 269-5511.

Hoonah-Angoon Phone Directory for Records

Since there is no borough government, public records in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area come from multiple sources. City records for Hoonah are kept by the City of Hoonah. State agencies handle everything else.

Land and property records are maintained by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. The Anchorage recording office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone (907) 269-8876, handles document recordings for this part of Southeast Alaska. You can search recorded documents online through the Alaska Land Records Information System for free. Recording fees start at $20 for the first page per AS 44.37.025.

Vital records are kept by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391. Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy. Death certificates are $30. Marriage licenses are $60 with a three-day waiting period.

Public Records Access in Hoonah-Angoon

The Alaska Public Records Act governs access to government records across the state. The law is found at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. It applies to both state and local agencies. The federal FOIA does not cover Alaska state or local government records.

Under AS 40.25.110, you can request the manual searching and copying of records. Under AS 40.25.115, requests involving electronic services like database searches may be handled differently. Agencies can charge for copy costs and research time. Be as specific as possible when you submit a request so staff can locate what you need without too much extra work.

The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov holds historical records that may cover the Hoonah-Angoon area. These include territorial-era court records, land documents, and other archival materials. Staff help with research requests by phone or email.

Hoonah-Angoon Directory Screenshot

The image below shows the Alaska Court System website, the main portal for finding court phone numbers and searching case records for the Hoonah-Angoon area through the Alaska Court System.

Use this statewide portal to look up cases, check court schedules, and find phone numbers for the Hoonah courthouse and other courts across Alaska. The CourtView search tool is free to use and covers all case types.

Hoonah-Angoon Background Checks and Warrants

Criminal background checks for Hoonah-Angoon residents go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. The main phone is (907) 269-5767. A name-based check costs $20 through the online portal. Mail-in requests need two forms of photo ID. Third-party requests require the subject to sign a consent form and an unsworn falsification statement. Questions about the process can go to (907) 269-5511.

The Alaska State Troopers also maintain a public warrants list that gets updated daily. The list shows active warrants only and includes the person's name, gender, age, bail amount, offense description, and warrant type. You can download the list in CSV or PDF format from the Department of Public Safety website. The public should not try to detain anyone on the list. All warrants must be confirmed through the Alaska Public Safety Information Network before an arrest is made.

The Hoonah-Angoon area is vast and sparsely populated. Getting services can take time given the geography. Many residents rely on phone calls and mail for most government interactions. If you need something from a state office, plan for extra time. Remote communities in this census area often have limited connectivity, so calling during regular business hours is usually the best approach.

Nearby Areas Phone Directory

The Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is in northern Southeast Alaska, bordered by other boroughs and census areas. Browse these pages for more phone directory contacts in the region.

• Juneau City and Borough is the nearest major government center and state capital
• Haines Borough lies to the north
• Sitka City and Borough is to the south
• Yakutat City and Borough sits to the northwest

Note: Many state-level services for the Hoonah-Angoon area route through Juneau offices since the state capital is nearby.