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This page lists all 22 city jails in Alaska. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Alaska
Understanding city jails in the Alaska
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Alaska. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Alaska, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Alaska, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Alaska's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Alaska, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Alaska
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Alaska has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Alaska. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Alaska
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Alaska
The full list of city jails in Alaska is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Anchorage Municipal Jail
4501 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
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Anchorage | View Details |
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Bethel Jail
220 State Hwy
PO Box 500, Bethel, AK 99559
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Bethel Census | View Details |
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Dillingham Jail
PO Box 889, Dillingham, AK 99576
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Dillingham | View Details |
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Togiak Jail
PO Box 270, Togiak, AK 99678
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Dillingham | View Details |
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Fairbanks Jail
911 Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Fairbanks North Star Borough | View Details |
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Juneau Jail
6255 Alaway Ave, Juneau, AK 99801
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Juneau | View Details |
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Seldovia Jail
Lipke Lane
PO Box 221, Seldovia, AK 99663
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Kenai Peninsula Borough | View Details |
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Soldotna Jail
44510 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669
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Kenai Peninsula Borough | View Details |
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Ketchikan Jail
361 Main St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough | View Details |
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Kodiak Jail
2160 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615
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Kodiak Island Borough | View Details |
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Houston Jail
Mile 57.3 Parks Hwy
(13965 West Armstrong Road)
PO Box 9400...
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough | View Details |
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Wasilla Jail
1800 East Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough | View Details |
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Nome Jail
PO Box 1230
102 Bypass Road, Nome, AK 99762
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Nome | View Details |
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Metlakatla Jail
PO Box 399, Metlakatla, AK 99926
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Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan | View Details |
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Sitka Jail
304 Lake St #102, Sitka, AK 99835
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Sitka | View Details |
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Hoonah Jail
379 Ravin Drive
PO Box 450, Hoonah, AK 99829
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Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon | View Details |
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Cordova Jail
PO Box 1210, Cordova, AK 99574
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Valdez-Cordova | View Details |
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Valdez Jail
212 Chenega Ave
PO Box 307, Valdez, AK 99686
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Valdez-Cordova | View Details |
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Whittier Community Jail
PO Box 608, Whittier, AK 99693
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Valdez-Cordova | View Details |
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Petersburg Jail
16 South Nordic Drive
PO Box 329, Petersburg, AK 99833
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Wrangell-Petersburg | View Details |
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Wrangell Jail
PO Box 1168
431 Zimovia Hwy, Wrangell, AK 99929
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Wrangell-Petersburg | View Details |
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Somerton Jail
PO Box 477
445 East Main St, Somerton, AK 85350
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Yuma | View Details |
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