About clearing a record in Alaska

Alaska law lets you ask an agency to seal its record of your case under Alaska Stat. § 12.62.180. The path is narrow. You must show, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the charge came from mistaken identity or a false accusation.

Each agency can seal only the records it keeps. You send a written request to the head of that agency. For the state's central record, that is the Department of Public Safety.

The head of the agency decides. If the agency says no, you can appeal to the court.

Alaska has no law to expunge a record.

Remedies in Alaska

  • Sealing DIY

Common questions →