Search Haines County, AK Jail & Inmate Records
Table of Contents
- Haines County Inmate Search and Records
- How to Find an Inmate in Haines County, AK
- Booking Process & Common Charges in Haines County
- Visitation Rules at Haines County Jail
- How to Contact an Inmate at Haines County Jail
- Parole, Release & Reentry Resources in Haines County
- Haines Incarceration Statistics
- How Many Inmates Are Currently in Haines County?
- Haines County Facility Directory
- Haines Prisons and Jails
- Useful Links
To find inmate records in Haines County, Alaska, start by checking the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) online offender locator at doc.alaska.gov, which provides searchable information on individuals held in state-run facilities. If you cannot locate the inmate online or need more specific information, contact the Haines Borough Police Department directly, as they handle local law enforcement and hold jail records for the area. Visit the Haines Borough Police Department office at 213 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827, or call them at (907) 766-2121 for assistance with inmate inquiries and records access. For records pertaining to court cases or jail bookings, you can also visit the Haines District Court at 123 Main Street, which maintains criminal case files and related documentation. Be prepared to provide identifying information about the inmate for any request, and note that some records may require a formal request or small processing fee.
How to Find an Inmate in Haines County, AK
Inmate records for Haines Borough are accessible online, but the correct tool depends on whether the person is held briefly at the Haines Rural Jail Facility, in an Alaska Department of Corrections institution, or in federal custody. Recent local bookings may require direct confirmation with the Haines Borough Police Department.
| Search Tool | Records Available | Access Method | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska DOC / VINE Inmate Search | People held in Alaska Department of Corrections institutions and participating custody records | Alaska DOC and VINELink, Phone: 1-800-247-9763 | Alaska operates a unified correctional system, so sentenced and longer-term detainees are searched through statewide custody resources rather than a county prison locator. |
| VINE Inmate Search | Custody status and available release, escape, or work-release notifications | VINELink, Phone: 1-800-247-9763 | Search by the person's name and register for available notifications. |
| Haines Rural Jail Facility / Haines Borough Police Department | Recent local bookings, short-term detainees, and local custody confirmation | Haines Borough Police, Phone: (907) 766-2121, Address: 315 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827 | The rural jail is located within the police department and is used for short-term community-jail custody. Call when a recent arrest is not yet reflected in statewide systems. |
| Federal BOP Locator | People held in Federal Bureau of Prisons custody | Federal BOP Inmate Locator | Alaska has no BOP-operated federal prison. Federal offenders from Alaska may be designated to BOP facilities outside the state according to security, medical, program, and bed-space needs. |
| In-Person Records Request | Local police, booking, jail, and related records available for public disclosure | Visit or contact the Haines Borough Police Department, 315 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827; (907) 766-2121 | Provide the person's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Formal copies may require a public-records request and applicable processing fees. |
Booking Process & Common Charges in Haines County
After an arrest in Haines Borough, the person may be transported to the Haines Rural Jail Facility for fingerprinting, photographing, medical screening, property inventory, and a short-term housing decision. Processing commonly takes approximately 4–8 hours, but court schedules, medical needs, weather, transportation, warrants, or transfer arrangements may extend the time; the frequency labels below are qualitative estimates based on local and state reporting rather than an official live charge count.
| Charge Category | Common Examples | Frequency | Typical Hold Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUI / Traffic | DUI, reckless driving, driving while suspended, serious traffic warrants | Most Common | Commonly several hours to 48 hours, depending on sobriety, bail, court review, and transportation conditions |
| Drug Offenses | Controlled-substance possession, paraphernalia, distribution-related allegations | Common | Often 24–72 hours before release, arraignment, or transfer; serious felony cases may remain pending longer |
| Assault / Domestic Violence | Assault, domestic violence, protection-order violations, disorderly conduct | Most Common | Often held until court review or release conditions are set; duration varies by charge and safety assessment |
| Property Crimes | Theft, burglary, criminal mischief, vehicle-related property offenses | Common | Commonly 24–72 hours when release is authorized; felony cases may require transfer or longer pretrial custody |
| Failure to Appear | Missed court dates or failure to comply with a court order | Common | Until the warrant is addressed, bail is posted, or the person appears before the court |
| Outstanding Warrants | Local, state, or out-of-jurisdiction warrants | Common | Until the issuing court or agency authorizes release or arranges transfer |
| Felony (Pre-Trial) | Serious assault, major property offenses, repeat drug charges, other felony allegations | Occasional | Until bail, dismissal, plea, or trial; sentenced felony offenders are transferred to an Alaska Department of Corrections institution |
Visitation Rules at Haines County Jail
Before visiting the Haines Rural Jail Facility, call the Haines Borough Police Department to confirm whether visitation is available and whether the visitor has been approved. The borough does not publish a regular public visitation timetable for the short-term rural jail, so every visit must be verified directly with the facility.
Visitation Schedule
| Day | Visiting Hours | Visit Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Tuesday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Wednesday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Thursday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Friday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Saturday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
| Sunday | No public time slot posted | In-Person / By Arrangement | Confirm with facility |
Visitation Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| ID | Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. |
| Dress Code | Wear modest, nonrevealing clothing. Staff may deny entry for clothing considered unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate. |
| Prohibited Items | Do not bring weapons, electronics, bags, food, drinks, or other unauthorized property into the secure area. |
| Visitor Approval Process | Contact the Haines Borough Police Department before traveling. Approval depends on the detainee's status, facility operations, security needs, and available staff. |
| Children Policy | Ask the facility before bringing a minor. A parent or legal guardian should accompany and supervise the child, and proof of relationship may be required. |
| Attorney / Clergy Visits | Attorneys and approved clergy should arrange professional visits directly with jail staff and present appropriate identification or credentials. |
How to Contact an Inmate at Haines County Jail
People held at the Haines Rural Jail Facility may be able to make outgoing phone calls and receive approved physical mail, while digital messaging or video services depend on the facility's current provider and short-term custody arrangements. Nonlegal communications may be inspected, recorded, or monitored for security purposes.
[Inmate Full Name, Booking ID]
[Haines Rural Jail Facility]
[315 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827]
| Method | How It Works | Setup | Rules / Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone Calls | Detainees make outgoing calls through [Provider] or another facility-authorized telephone system; incoming calls are not transferred directly to detainees. | Friends or family may need to establish or fund an account with [Provider], if required. | Calls may be recorded and monitored; time limits, blocked numbers, and fees may apply. |
| Physical Mail | Approved letters are delivered after security inspection when mail is accepted for the detainee's expected length of stay. | Use the detainee's full name and booking ID, the facility name, the street address, and the sender's complete return address. | Do not send cash, contraband, stickers, staples, prohibited photographs, or unapproved property. Call before mailing because short-term detainees may be transferred quickly. |
| Digital Messaging | Electronic messages may be available through [Provider] if the service is enabled for the rural jail. | Register with [Provider], locate the facility and detainee, and fund the account if required. | Availability is not publicly confirmed; messages may be reviewed and fees may apply. |
| Video Calls | Remote video visits may be offered through [Provider] when operationally available. | Create a [Provider] account, complete any visitor approval, and schedule an available session. | Availability is not publicly confirmed; approved visitors only, and sessions may be monitored, limited, delayed, or canceled. |
Parole, Release & Reentry Resources in Haines County
The Alaska Board of Parole makes parole decisions for eligible state-sentenced offenders, while the Alaska Department of Corrections Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole provides community supervision. Haines Borough is served through Southeast Alaska resources, including the Juneau Probation Office and statewide reentry programs.
| Program / Resource | Description | Who It Serves | Contact / Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Board of Parole | Conducts parole hearings and grants, denies, or sets conditions for parole when an offender is legally eligible. | Eligible Alaska state-sentenced offenders, victims, and participating family members | Alaska Board of Parole, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1800, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 269-4642 |
| Good Time / Sentence Reduction | Alaska sentence-credit rules may reduce eligible portions of a sentence based on governing law, conduct, classification, and DOC calculations. | Eligible people serving Alaska sentences | Alaska Department of Corrections; request an individual time-accounting explanation from facility records or classification staff |
| Parole Supervision | The Juneau Probation Office serves Southeast communities and provides probation, parole, and related community-supervision services. | People ordered to probation, parole, or other supervision in Haines Borough and Southeast Alaska | 2760 Sherwood Lane, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 465-3180; Juneau Offices |
| Reentry Housing | Alaska DOC Reentry Services coordinates transition planning and referrals for housing and community support where available. | Eligible people preparing for release or returning to Alaska communities | Alaska DOC Reentry Services: (907) 269-5299; Alaska DOC |
| Employment Assistance | The Alaska Job Center Network provides job-search tools, training referrals, résumé assistance, and workforce services. | Job seekers, including eligible people returning from incarceration | Alaska Job Center Network; Juneau Job Center: 10002 Glacier Highway, Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 465-4562 |
| Benefits Restoration | Alaska Connect allows eligible residents to apply for or renew public-assistance benefits and upload supporting documents. | Eligible returning residents and households | Alaska Division of Public Assistance |
| VINE Victim Notification | Provides custody searches and available notifications involving release, escape, death, or work-release placement. | Victims, witnesses, families, and concerned members of the public | VINELink, Phone: 1-800-247-9763 |
Haines Incarceration Statistics
Haines Borough operates a small rural community jail for short-term custody, while longer-term incarceration is handled through Alaska's unified Department of Corrections system. Comparable borough-level figures are not available for every required category, so the crime table uses the most recent statewide Alaska Uniform Crime Reporting data and clearly labels statewide values.
Crime Statistics
| Crime Category | Reported Incidents | Rate per 100,000 | % of Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime (total) | 5,365 (statewide) | 722.1 (statewide) | 29.5% (statewide index total) | → Stable |
| — Assault | 3,806 aggravated assaults (statewide) | 512.2 (statewide) | 20.9% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| — Robbery | 609 (statewide) | 82.0 (statewide) | 3.3% (statewide index total) | ↑ Increasing |
| — Homicide | 51 (statewide) | 6.9 (statewide) | 0.3% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| Property Crime (total) | 12,850 (statewide) | 1,729.5 (statewide) | 70.5% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| — Theft / Larceny | 9,113 (statewide) | 1,226.5 (statewide) | 50.0% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| — Burglary | 1,771 (statewide) | 238.4 (statewide) | 9.7% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| — Vehicle Theft | 1,817 (statewide) | 244.5 (statewide) | 10.0% (statewide index total) | ↓ Decreasing |
| Drug Offenses | Not published in the comparable 2024 index table (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | → Stable |
| DUI / Traffic | Not published in the comparable 2024 index table (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | → Stable |
| Domestic Violence | Reported through separate Alaska crime data rather than the comparable index table (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | N/A (statewide) | → Stable |
Inmate Demographics
| Demographic Category | Breakdown | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Approximately 91% male and 9% female in institutions | Statewide average used from the 2025 Alaska DOC Offender Profile |
| Age Groups | Ages 30–39 form the largest adult correctional group in major Alaska DOC custody and supervision categories | Statewide average used |
| Race / Ethnicity | Alaska Native people form the largest institutional group, followed by White people; other groups represent smaller shares | Statewide average used |
| Top Offense Types | Felony, violent, property, drug, and supervision-related offenses are major categories within the unified system | Statewide average used |
| Avg. Sentence Length | No single current statewide average applies across pretrial, misdemeanor, felony, and supervision populations | Statewide data limitation noted |
| Recidivism Rate | 55.7% for the FY2022 felony-release cohort under Alaska DOC's historical three-year reincarceration definition | Statewide average used |
How Many Inmates Are Currently in Haines County?
Haines Borough's rural jail population is very small and may fluctuate between zero and a few people. Because no live public count is published, the table uses an estimated one-person short-term snapshot; longer-term sentenced offenders are transferred into the Alaska Department of Corrections system rather than remaining in the six-bed community jail.
| Facility Type | Population | % of Total | Avg. Daily Cost | Capacity Utilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail (Pre-Trial) | Estimated 1 | 100% | Not publicly published | About 16.7% of the six-bed capacity |
| Sentenced Offenders (local, short-term) | 0 | 0% | N/A | 0% |
| Transferred to State Facility | 0 | 0% | N/A | N/A |
| Federal Holds | 0 | 0% | N/A | 0% |
| Juvenile / Youth | 0 | 0% | N/A | 0% |
| Total | Estimated 1 | 100% | Not publicly published | About 16.7% of the six-bed capacity |
Haines County Facility Directory
Haines Borough has one local correctional facility: the Haines Rural Jail Facility, a small community jail within the Haines Borough Police Department. It is designed for short-term detention; people requiring longer incarceration may be transferred to an Alaska Department of Corrections institution.
| Facility Name | Type | Location | Capacity | Population | Security Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Rural Jail Facility | Community Jail | 315 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827 | 6 beds in the latest clearly published borough planning document; confirm current configuration | Usually 0–1 in a typical short-term snapshot; no live public count | Secure short-term community detention |
Haines County Prisons and Jails
Useful Links
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