Sitka City and Borough Jail
Alaska
Sitka Police Department Jail
Sitka has no county jail; the Sitka Police Department operates a local jail for short-term holds, and longer-term inmates are held by the Alaska Department of Corrections, typically at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau.
- Address
- 304 Lake Street, Sitka, AK 99835
- Phone
- (907) 747-3245
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://doc.alaska.gov/
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How to find an inmate
The Sitka Police Department operates the local jail in Sitka for people held after arrest. Call the jail with the person's full name and date of birth to confirm custody. People transferred for longer stays usually go to Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, so check Alaska DOC resources for anyone sentenced to state prison.
Visitation
Visiting rules at the Sitka jail are set by the Sitka Police Department. Call the jail to confirm whether visits are allowed and what the current rules are. For inmates transferred to Alaska DOC facilities, check the DOC website.
Bail and bond
A judge or magistrate of the Alaska Court System sets bail, usually at the first appearance. Contact the court or the Sitka jail for the bail amount and the accepted payment methods.
Mail and money
Ask the Sitka Police Department jail whether it accepts mail or money for short-term detainees and how to send them. For inmates in Alaska DOC custody, use the DOC's approved mail and deposit methods, and confirm current details with the facility.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Sitka jail?
Call the Sitka Police Department at (907) 747-3245 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Sitka Police Department Jail?
It is at 304 Lake Street, Sitka, AK 99835.
How do I post bail in Sitka?
A judge or magistrate of the Alaska Court System sets bail. Contact the court or the jail for the amount and payment instructions.
Where are long-term inmates from Sitka held?
They are typically held by the Alaska Department of Corrections at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau.